The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
Tamil Nadu’s major trading partners are China, the USA, the UAE, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Singapore. In 2020, Tamil Nadu’s top five trading partners were China, the USA, the UAE, Japan, and South Korea. These five countries accounted for 58% of Tamil Nadu’s total trade.
China is Tamil Nadu’s largest trading partner, accounting for 20% of the state’s total trade. The main exports from Tamil Nadu to China are automobiles, auto parts, and electronic goods. The main imports from China to Tamil Nadu are electronic goods, machinery, and chemicals.
The USA is Tamil Nadu’s second largest trading partner, accounting for 14% of the state’s total trade. The main exports from Tamil Nadu to the USA are automobiles, auto parts, and electronic goods. The main imports from the USA to Tamil Nadu are electronic goods, machinery, and chemicals.
The UAE is Tamil Nadu’s third largest trading partner, accounting for 12% of the state’s total trade. The main exports from Tamil Nadu to the UAE are automobiles, auto parts, and electronic goods. The main imports from the UAE to Tamil Nadu are petroleum products, gold, and diamonds.
Japan is Tamil Nadu’s fourth largest trading partner, accounting for 10% of the state’s total trade. The main exports from Tamil Nadu to Japan are automobiles, auto parts, and electronic goods. The main imports from Japan to Tamil Nadu are machinery, automobiles, and chemicals.
South Korea is Tamil Nadu’s fifth largest trading partner, accounting for 8% of the state’s total trade. The main exports from Tamil Nadu to South Korea are automobiles, auto parts, and electronic goods. The main imports from South Korea to Tamil Nadu are machinery, automobiles, and chemicals.
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Singapore are also important trading partners for Tamil Nadu. In 2020, Sri Lanka was Tamil Nadu’s sixth largest trading partner, accounting for 6% of the state’s total trade. Bangladesh was Tamil Nadu’s seventh largest trading partner, accounting for 5% of the state’s total trade. Singapore was Tamil Nadu’s eighth largest trading partner, accounting for 4% of the state’s total trade.
The main exports from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka are automobiles, auto parts, and electronic goods. The main imports from Sri Lanka to Tamil Nadu are tea, rubber, and spices.
The main exports from Tamil Nadu to Bangladesh are automobiles, auto parts, and electronic goods. The main imports from Bangladesh to Tamil Nadu are garments, textiles, and leather goods.
The main exports from Tamil Nadu to Singapore are automobiles, auto parts, and electronic goods. The main imports from Singapore to Tamil Nadu are petroleum products, chemicals, and machinery.
Tamil Nadu’s trade with these countries is important for the state’s economy. Trade provides jobs and opportunities for businesses and workers in Tamil Nadu. It also helps to bring in foreign investment and technology.