Based on India's trade statistics for the fiscal year 2011-2012, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China were India's largest trading partners in terms of total value of trade (exports + imports). The UAE was often the largest or second largest partner during this period due to significant trade flows, including re-exports, while China was consistently among the top due to large import volumes into India.
In 2011 which two countries accounted for the largest share percent in India’s total trade with rest of the world?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2013 · Topic: Trade Balance and Trade Deficit/Surplus (Historical Trends and Composition of India's Trade Balance (Goods and Services))
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