Freight Rates India to U.S. West Coast | FCL Shipping & Transit Times
U.S. West Coast's imports from India in 2024 were about US$38.6B. Direct sailings like India → U.S. West Coast can be as low as 18–27 days. Get live prices, schedules and documents.
Total trade
US$38.6B
U.S. West Coast imports from India, 2024 (UN Comtrade/DGCIS)
Two-way trade
US$128.5B
Two-way trade 2024/25
Typical transit
18–27 days
Direct services ~18–25d; Transshipment up to ~27d.
Port throughput
10.7M TEU
Port of LA handles 10.7M+ TEU annually. US West Coast's busiest port. Long Beach handles 8.1M+ TEU.
Trade Snapshot: India → U.S. West Coast
Updated: 2025-12-08
Top Commodities Traded (India → U.S. West Coast)
From DGCI&S / analysis briefs & sector reports
Pharmaceutical Products (HS-30)
Generic medicines, APIs, pharmaceutical formulations. US$11.2B (2024).
Textiles & Apparel (HS-50-63)
Garments, home textiles, fabrics. US$7.5B (2024).
Machinery & Equipment (HS-84)
Industrial machinery, equipment, parts. US$6.2B (2024).
Organic Chemicals (HS-29)
Chemical products, pharmaceutical intermediates. US$4.8B (2024).
Major Ports & Transit Benchmarks
Benchmarks are indicative; use live schedules for ETAs
Origins (India):
Destinations (U.S. West Coast):
Carriers:
| Port Pair | Service | Transit | Cut-off (typ.) | Free Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva → Los Angeles | Direct / T/S | 18–25 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Mundra → Long Beach | Direct / T/S | 20–27 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 |
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