China Manufacturing Decoded

India Overtakes China in US Smartphone Shipments: What It Really Means

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Adrian and Renaud explore a significant shift in global electronics production: India surpassing China as the top smartphone exporter to the USA. The discussion covers why this change happened so fast, how Apple and other big tech firms adapted, what this means for SMEs, and how Sofeast is now expanding its own manufacturing footprint in India.

 

Show Sections
  • 00:00 – India overtakes China in US smartphone shipments
  • 02:20 – How tariffs and trade tensions triggered the shift
  • 03:45 – Why smartphone assembly moved to India so quickly
  • 07:40 – Apple and others had a head start with India SKD kits
  • 11:53 – Vietnam’s rising share and India’s long-term potential
  • 13:46 – Apple pushes its supply chain to South India
  • 18:17 – Can SMEs benefit from the India shift like Apple?
  • 22:10 – Should you move production to India now?
  • 25:21 – The Sofeast Group’s expansion into India
  • 31:58 – Final thoughts on India’s emergence

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    Related content...
    • India overtakes China in smartphone exports to the U.S. as manufacturing jumps 240%, report shows - CNBC
    • Apple's supply chain makeover just gave India a massive win over China - Business Insider
    • Big iPhone exports doth not ring a win - The Economic Times
    • How India beat China to become the biggest smartphone manufacturer for the U.S. - The Times of India
    • India Becomes Leading Source of Smartphone Shipments to the US in Q2 2025 - India Briefing

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