India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · MACAO
India & Macao
SAR OF CHINAGAMING & TOURISM HUBHISTORICAL TRADE TIESLIMITED BILATERAL
Macao is a Special Administrative Region of China, transferred from Portuguese administration in December 1999. India's formal relations with Macao are conducted through India's relationship with China, with the Indian Consulate General in Hong Kong also accredited to Macao. The territory has a long history as a Portuguese colonial entrepôt and briefly hosted an Indian trading community. Today Macao is primarily known as the world's largest gaming and tourism hub; the bilateral economic relationship is minimal but includes some Indian tourism, pharmaceutical exports, and historical cultural ties.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Macao actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Approximate figures, FY 2023–24. Source: DGFT. India-Macao trade is very small and partly subsumed within India-China/Hong Kong aggregates. Macao's economy is overwhelmingly services-based.
$85mn
Total bilateral trade in goods
$80mn
India exports to country
$5mn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.085bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1999, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Macao relations are minimal in formal diplomatic terms — engagement is managed through India's Consulate General in Hong Kong — but growing in practical tourism and pharmaceutical trade terms. Macao's gaming and heritage tourism draws increasing numbers of Indian visitors, and pharmaceutical exports maintain a modest trade channel. The relationship is secondary to India's broader China relationship framework.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalMacao
Population680,000
RegionEast Asia
Diplomatic tiesSince 1999
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