{"id":1313177,"date":"2026-08-24T08:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T03:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1313177"},"modified":"2026-08-24T08:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T03:03:35","slug":"india-imported-rs-800-cr-of-used-clothes-rs-1340-cr-of-pet-food-in-12-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/india-imported-rs-800-cr-of-used-clothes-rs-1340-cr-of-pet-food-in-12-months\/","title":{"rendered":"India Imported Rs 800 Cr Of Used Clothes, Rs 1340 Cr Of Pet Food In 12 Months"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India\u2019s Import Bill Tells A Bigger Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s merchandise import bill reached <strong>$775.71 billion in FY26<\/strong>, rising 7.56% over the previous year. While crude oil, electronics, machinery and gold dominate the headline numbers, a closer look at the data reveals a surprisingly diverse list of products entering the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India imported nearly <strong>$85 million worth of used clothing<\/strong>, around <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.financialexpress.com\/policy\/economy\/used-clothes-saffron-pet-food-what-fine-print-of-indias-import-bill-tells-about-its-economy\/4323891\/\">$48 million of saffron across two categories<\/a><\/strong>, almost <strong>$947 million of tur dal<\/strong>, and about <strong>$141 million worth of dog and cat food<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-24-at-8.32.45-AM-1024x609.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1313179\" 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million recorded a year earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States was by far the biggest supplier, accounting for <strong>$58.3 million<\/strong>, followed by Canada at $16.05 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, the two countries supplied almost 88% of India&#8217;s used-clothing imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But these imports do not necessarily mean Indians are simply buying more second-hand clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Used Clothes Are Also A Raw Material<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A significant portion of imported used clothing enters India&#8217;s textile recycling ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clothes are sorted after arriving in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Items that are still usable can enter second-hand or thrift markets, while damaged textiles can be processed into fibres and recycled yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panipat in Haryana is one of India&#8217;s important textile recycling centres, where discarded fabrics can be transformed into products such as blankets, rugs and cushions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means some of India&#8217;s used-clothing imports are effectively raw material for the country&#8217;s circular economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India Imported $48 Million Of Saffron<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saffron presents a very different puzzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India is home to <strong>Kashmiri saffron<\/strong>, one of the world&#8217;s best-known varieties, yet the country imported around <strong>$48.15 million worth of saffron-related products in FY26<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imports of saffron stigma alone were worth <strong>$31.41 million<\/strong>, up 35.16% from $23.24 million a year earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another category, classified as &#8220;other saffron&#8221;, added $16.74 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Afghanistan Dominates India\u2019s Saffron Imports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afghanistan supplied approximately <strong>95% of India&#8217;s saffron-related imports<\/strong> when the two categories are combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason is not necessarily that imported saffron is replacing Kashmiri saffron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s domestic saffron production is concentrated in a relatively small geographical area and is vulnerable to weather and water availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, demand exists across different grades, price points and applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium Kashmiri saffron and imported saffron can therefore coexist in the same market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tur Dal Is A Much Bigger Import Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among these unusual-looking imports, tur dal is by far the most significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India imported <strong>$947.07 million worth of pigeon peas, commonly known as tur or arhar dal, in FY26<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although that was 26.32% lower than the previous year&#8217;s $1.29 billion, the figure still represents almost $1 billion spent importing a staple food consumed across millions of Indian households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The numbers highlight the continuing gap between domestic production and India&#8217;s enormous demand for pulses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Africa Has Become A Major Dal Supplier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mozambique was India&#8217;s biggest supplier of tur dal in FY26, exporting approximately <strong>$354.83 million<\/strong> worth of pigeon peas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myanmar supplied another $278.35 million, while Tanzania contributed $203.73 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these three countries accounted for roughly <strong>88% of India&#8217;s tur dal imports by value<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means a significant portion of the dal consumed in Indian households travels thousands of kilometres before reaching Indian consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Does India Need To Import Dal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India has been working towards greater self-sufficiency in pulses, but domestic production remains vulnerable to weather conditions, crop yields and changing demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic tur production was estimated at around <strong>3.59 million tonnes in 2025-26<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, production does not always keep pace with consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Importing pulses provides an additional supply source and helps prevent sudden shortages and sharp price increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government is also pursuing a long-term push towards self-sufficiency through its pulses mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pet Food Imports Are Growing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another interesting category is pet food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India imported <strong>$140.96 million worth of dog and cat food packaged for retail sale in FY26<\/strong>, up 4.51% from $134.87 million a year earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the second consecutive year in which imports in this category increased by more than 4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number offers a glimpse into the changing consumption habits of Indian households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thailand Supplies Most Imported Pet Food<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thailand dominated India&#8217;s imported pet-food market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It supplied approximately <strong>$93.33 million<\/strong>, accounting for around two-thirds of India&#8217;s total imports in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy supplied $11.22 million, while France contributed $9.82 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China and Indonesia were also among the leading suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The growth indicates increasing demand for packaged and specialised pet food as India&#8217;s pet-care market expands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pet Food Is A Sign Of Changing Consumption<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike used clothing or tur dal, India&#8217;s pet-food imports are not necessarily a response to a domestic supply shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, they reflect changing consumer behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As pet ownership grows and more households treat pets as family members, spending on specialised food, healthcare and other products is increasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imported premium products are therefore finding a growing market among Indian consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India Also Imported $61.5 Million Of Art<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The country&#8217;s import list extends into another unexpected category: art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India imported approximately <strong>$61.5 million worth of paintings, drawings and pastels in FY26<\/strong>, up 9.49% from $56.17 million the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike commodities such as oil or pulses, the value of individual artworks can vary enormously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A relatively small number of high-value transactions can therefore have a significant impact on the overall import figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Bigger Picture Is Not About These Products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The real significance of these numbers lies in what they say about India&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India is simultaneously a major producer of textiles and an importer of used clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a producer of premium saffron but also imports saffron from abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the world&#8217;s largest agricultural economies but imports almost $1 billion of tur dal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it is developing a rapidly expanding pet-care market that increasingly relies on specialised products from overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These seemingly contradictory trends are a natural consequence of a large and increasingly affluent economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India\u2019s Imports Reflect Both Shortages And Choices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some imports exist because India does not produce enough of something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tur dal is a clear example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other imports exist because consumers want products that are unavailable locally, available only in limited quantities or offered at different price points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet food and saffron illustrate this pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Used clothing is different again because imports can become inputs into India&#8217;s recycling and manufacturing ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, simply looking at an import number does not reveal whether India is economically weak or strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Import Bill Is More Than An Oil Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crude oil remains India&#8217;s biggest import requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the country&#8217;s import basket has become far more diverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electronics, machinery, chemicals and other industrial inputs are essential for manufacturing and infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the consumer level, however, the import list reveals another side of the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indians are increasingly buying products linked to changing lifestyles, from packaged pet food to imported food products and even overseas art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Growing Economy Naturally Imports More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As incomes rise, consumers generally demand a wider range of goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some can be produced domestically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others may be cheaper, better or simply unavailable in sufficient quantities within the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imports therefore do not automatically represent a weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more important question is whether India is simultaneously developing domestic capabilities in strategically important areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Government Wants To Reduce Strategic Import Dependence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India has been working on import substitution in several sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has identified products that are currently imported because domestic manufacturing either does not exist at sufficient scale or lacks certain technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective is not necessarily to eliminate all imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, the focus is increasingly on reducing dependence on imports where India has the potential to develop competitive domestic production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Challenge Is To Balance Self-Reliance And Trade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete import independence is neither realistic nor necessarily desirable for a large modern economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International trade allows countries to access products, resources and technologies that may be expensive or inefficient to produce domestically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is therefore to become more competitive rather than simply replacing every imported product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s import data show precisely why that distinction matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What These Numbers Say About India<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The country&#8217;s import bill is effectively a snapshot of its economic transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tur dal numbers reveal a continuing agricultural supply gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The used-clothing imports reveal the scale of India&#8217;s recycling ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The saffron data highlight strong consumer demand that extends beyond domestic production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet-food imports point towards changing household spending patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Art imports reflect another segment of rising consumption and wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each category tells a different story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Strange Import List Is Actually A Sign Of A Complex Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, importing used clothes while being one of the world&#8217;s largest textile producers seems contradictory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Importing saffron despite having Kashmiri saffron appears equally puzzling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the underlying economics are more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imports can serve different purposes, from filling supply gaps to providing raw materials, catering to premium consumers and supporting industries that have developed around global supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s import basket therefore reveals not just what the country lacks, but also what its consumers increasingly want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India\u2019s Import Story Is Changing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The headline import bill will continue to be dominated by energy, electronics, machinery and other major commodities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the smaller categories deserve attention because they reveal changes happening at the household and industry level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From recycled textiles to African pulses and Thai pet food, India&#8217;s consumption patterns are becoming increasingly diverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is the real story hidden inside the country&#8217;s enormous import bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s $775.71 billion merchandise import bill in FY26 contains far more than crude oil, electronics and machinery. 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