Apple’s India supplier Jabil making AirPods parts for export
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Apple-supplier Jabil Inc’s India unit has begun making components for AirPods in the country and is shipping plastic bodies or enclosures for AirPods to China and Vietnam, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Apple Inc and Jabil did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The move marks another step in Apple’s plans to shift its manufacturing away from China amid rising trade and geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington.
The iPhone maker wants India to account for up to 25% of its production, from about 5%-7% now.
Apple has bet big on India since it began iPhone assembly in the country in 2017, in line with the Indian government’s push for local manufacturing.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Apple product components are now being manufactured by Jabil in India?
Which specific Apple product components are now being manufactured by Jabil in India?
Jabil's India unit has started producing plastic bodies or enclosures for AirPods. These components are then shipped from India to China and Vietnam for further assembly.
Q.What is Apple's long-term goal for manufacturing its products in India?
What is Apple's long-term goal for manufacturing its products in India?
Apple aims for India to eventually account for up to 25% of its total production. This is a significant increase from the current 5% to 7% made in the country.
Q.Why is Apple choosing to move some of its manufacturing operations away from China?
Why is Apple choosing to move some of its manufacturing operations away from China?
Apple's decision to shift manufacturing from China is influenced by increasing trade and geopolitical tensions. These issues are ongoing between Beijing and Washington.