Apple is rapidly shifting more of its iPhone production to India, with the country now responsible for around 25% of global iPhone manufacturing, highlighting the company’s effort to reduce reliance on China.

According to Bloomberg, Apple assembled roughly 55 million iPhones in India in 2025, up from about 36 million units the previous year – a jump of around 53% year-on-year.

Apple produces an estimated 220 million to 230 million iPhones globally each year, meaning India’s share of production has expanded significantly in a short time.

The shift reflects Apple’s broader strategy to diversify its supply chain amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and tariffs affecting goods manufactured in China.

US trade policies targeting Chinese imports have prompted Apple and its suppliers to move more production intended for the American market to alternative manufacturing hubs, with India emerging as a key location.

Last year the company began trial production of the iPhone 17 in the country. Reports at the time indicated Apple was planning to shift assembly of all iPhones destined for the US — around 60 million units annually — to India by 2026.

Much of the iPhone assembly in India is handled by Apple manufacturing partners Foxconn, Tata Electronics and Pegatron, which now produce the full iPhone 17 lineup, including the Pro and Pro Max models. The same facilities also assemble earlier devices such as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 for both domestic sales and export markets.

India’s rapid rise as a manufacturing hub has been supported by government incentives designed to attract electronics production. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme has helped offset some of the higher costs associated with manufacturing in India, including logistics limitations and a less mature component supply chain compared with China.

Despite these challenges, Apple has been expanding its local ecosystem of suppliers in the country.

The company is working with partners to produce components including lithium-ion battery cells, device enclosures and accessories such as AirPods, strengthening India’s role in Apple’s long-term manufacturing strategy.

India is also becoming an increasingly important market for Apple. iPhone sales in the country surpassed US$9 billion last year. The company continues to expand its retail presence with six Apple stores now operating nationwide.

Apple is also reportedly preparing to introduce Apple Pay in India later this year.