Freight Rates India to U.S. East Coast | FCL Shipping & Transit Times
U.S. East Coast's imports from India in 2024 were about US$42.8B. Direct sailings like India → U.S. East Coast can be as low as 22–35 days. Get live prices, schedules and documents.
Total trade
US$42.8B
U.S. East Coast imports from India, 2024 (UN Comtrade/DGCIS)
Two-way trade
US$128.5B
Two-way trade 2024/25
Typical transit
22–35 days
Direct services ~22–30d; Transshipment up to ~35d.
Port throughput
7.4M TEU
Port of NY/NJ handles 7.4M+ TEU annually. East Coast's busiest port. Savannah handles 5.3M+ TEU.
Trade Snapshot: India → U.S. East Coast
Updated: 2025-12-08
Top Commodities Traded (India → U.S. East Coast)
From DGCI&S / analysis briefs & sector reports
Pharmaceutical Products (HS-30)
Generic medicines, APIs, pharmaceutical formulations. India is major supplier. US$12.5B (2024).
Textiles & Apparel (HS-50-63)
Garments, home textiles, fabrics. Major export category. US$8.2B (2024).
Machinery & Equipment (HS-84)
Industrial machinery, equipment, parts. US$6.8B (2024).
Organic Chemicals (HS-29)
Chemical products, pharmaceutical intermediates. US$5.1B (2024).
Major Ports & Transit Benchmarks
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Origins (India):
Destinations (U.S. East Coast):
Carriers:
| Port Pair | Service | Transit | Cut-off (typ.) | Free Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva → New York | Direct / T/S | 22–30 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Mundra → Savannah | Direct / T/S | 25–32 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Chennai → Charleston | Transshipment | 28–35 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 |
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- Contract rates ↓ ~3–8% as tenor ↑.
- Each extra free day can ↑ all-in by ~USD 4–6.
- Peak windows: pre-CNY (Jan–Feb), back-to-school (Aug–Sep).
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