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India's exports to West Asia rise 8.62% to $5.7 billion in July: Rajesh Agrawal
Aug-14-2026

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has said that India's exports to the West Asian region rose 8.62 per cent year-on-year to $5.7 billion in July 2026, up from $5.2 billion a year earlier, despite ongoing global uncertainties. He said exports to the region had declined for the first time in March amid the US-Iran conflict but recovered in April and strengthened further in May and June. He said trade with West Asia has now returned to earlier levels. India normally exports goods worth around $6 billion a month to the West Asian region.

India’s exports to the UAE increased 10.15 per cent to $3.3 billion, while shipments to Saudi Arabia fell 2.73 per cent to $763.7 million. Imports from both countries declined in July 2026, whereas imports from Oman surged 150.36 per cent to $1.57 billion. 

Indian exporters are using three ports (Duqm, Sohar and Salalah) in Oman, along with the Port of Fujairah in the UAE, to maintain shipments to the region. The Port of Jebel Ali, which previously handled a significant share of regional cargo, has faced operational disruptions due to the ongoing conflict. The US-Iran conflict has also affected the movement of cargo vessels in international waters, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. 


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