Apple India iPhone Production Jumps 53% to 55M Units in 2025
Apple assembled 55 million iPhones in India in 2025, a 53% increase from 36 million units the prior year, lifting India’s share to roughly 25% of global output. The shift away from China is driven by US tariff pressures and Indian production incentives despite higher local costs and logistical hurdles.
1. Surge in Indian iPhone Assembly
Apple ramped up iPhone assembly in India to approximately 55 million units in 2025, up from 36 million in 2024, representing about 25% of its global output. This growth reflects expanded capacity at partner facilities and benefits from government-linked production incentives.
2. Geopolitical Drivers and Cost Challenges
The relocation is partly a response to US tariffs on China-made goods and broader supply-chain diversification efforts. Despite production incentives, Apple faces higher labor costs, infrastructure limitations and logistical complexities compared with its established Chinese operations.