Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 7

You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: 

The image provides information about the Chinese-Indian trade relationship in 2018.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

The infographic depicts the Chinese-Indian trade relationship in 2022, highlighting significant trade imbalances between the two nations. The total trade volume reached $110.0 billion, with China exporting $93.8 billion to India while importing only $16.2 billion, creating a substantial deficit for India.

Chinese exports to India were dominated by electronics and machinery ($53.3 billion), showing a 45% increase since 2018. Other major export categories included chemical products ($15.1 billion, +50%), metals ($9.1 billion, +55%), and plastics and rubber ($6.2 billion, +94%).

Indian exports to China were primarily minerals and oil ($4.1 billion), which decreased by 15% since 2018. Other export categories included chemical products ($2.4 billion, -34%), metals ($1.7 billion, +58%), textiles ($1.6 billion, +27%), and electronics and machinery ($0.1 billion, -93%).

The data demonstrates a pronounced trade asymmetry, with China’s exports to India nearly six times greater than India’s exports to China. While most Chinese export categories showed substantial growth since 2018, Indian exports declined by 8% overall, indicating a widening trade disparity between the two nations.