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India Exports Surge Across Regions With Africa And ASEAN Driving Growth
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News18•18-10-2026, 19:45
India Exports Surge Across Regions With Africa And ASEAN Driving Growth
- •India's merchandise exports recorded healthy growth across multiple regions including Africa, ASEAN and North-East Asia during April-August.
- •Shipments to Africa rose 47 percent to USD 26.19 billion, driven by a near-doubling of exports to East Africa.
- •Exports to the ASEAN region grew 56 percent to USD 23.08 billion, while North-East Asia saw a 37 percent increase.
- •Shipments to West Asia are gradually recovering to pre-crisis levels after being impacted by the US-Iran war.
- •Key sectors like light and medium-duty trucks, optical fibre, and electrical control boards witnessed massive surges in overseas demand.
Key Questions Answered
India's merchandise export growth during April-August was heavily led by regions like Africa, ASEAN, and North-East Asia, driven by ongoing market diversification initiatives.
India's merchandise shipments to Africa rose by 47 per cent, reaching USD 26.19 billion during April-August 2026-27 compared to USD 17.83 billion in the previous year.
India's exports to West Asia, which had faced impacts from the US-Iran war, are gradually recovering to pre-crisis levels, rising from USD 4.2 billion in April to USD 5.01 billion in August.
