Apple Inc recorded its highest-ever monthly export value from India in November, shipping iPhones worth about $2,000 million, according to industry data. This milestone highlights India’s steadily expanding role in Apple’s global manufacturing and supply chain strategy.
Based on the latest figures, the US-based technology company has exported iPhones valued at roughly $14,000 million from India during the first eight months of the current financial year. This strong export performance reflects both increased production capacity and rising global demand for devices assembled in the country.
Recent company filings revealed that Apple India achieved record domestic sales of around $9,000 million in the previous financial year. During the same period, one out of every five iPhones produced worldwide was manufactured or assembled in India. Overall, Indian operations contributed close to 12 percent of Apple’s total global production value, underscoring the country’s growing importance as a manufacturing hub.
While India currently contributes just over 2 percent of Apple’s global revenue of approximately $416,100 million, analysts note that its role in iPhone production has expanded rapidly. A key development has been Apple’s decision to begin assembling its premium Pro and Pro Max iPhone models locally for the first time, marking a significant upgrade in India’s manufacturing capabilities.
Geographically, company disclosures showed that the Americas generated about $178,400 million in revenue during the last financial year, accounting for nearly 43 percent of Apple’s global earnings. Europe followed with a share of 26.7 percent, while Greater China contributed 15.4 percent. A rising portion of iPhones sold in these regions is now being shipped from India, reflecting the country’s deeper integration into Apple’s global supply network.
Apple’s revenue from India has increased almost eightfold over the past decade. This growth has been driven mainly by strong demand for iPhones, along with MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and accessories. Services continue to represent a small single-digit share of total sales in the country.
Commenting on the company’s performance, Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said the firm posted a September quarter revenue record across emerging markets and achieved its highest-ever revenue in India, led by robust iPhone sales. During an earnings call on December 11, Cook noted that Apple is entering its busiest retail season with its strongest product lineup, supported by new store openings in markets such as India and the United Arab Emirates.
Apple’s Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh added that global iPhone revenue reached about $49,000 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 6 percent, driven by the iPhone 16 lineup. He also highlighted that Apple achieved record iPhone sales in several emerging markets, including India, reinforcing the country’s growing strategic value for the company.
