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India's merchandise exports record significant growth across regions like Africa, ASEAN in Apr-Aug
Oct-19-2026

The commerce ministry in its latest data has showed that India's merchandise exports registered strong growth across key regions, including Africa, ASEAN and North-East Asia, during April-August period of FY27. The growth comes as India looks to diversify its export destinations amid global trade uncertainties. India's exports to West Asia, which were hit by the US-Iran war, are also gradually recovering towards pre-crisis levels. Exports to the region stood at $4.2 billion in April, which increased to $5.01 billion in August. It was $6.48 billion in January this year. 

According to the data, India's merchandise shipments to Africa jumped 47 per cent to $26.19 billion in April-August 2026-27, up from $17.83 billion in the year-ago period. Africa's share in India's total exports increased to 12.2 per cent during the period under review from 9.7 per cent in the corresponding period last year. Within Africa, shipments to East Africa nearly doubled, rising 94% to $8.95 billion. Shipments to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) increased 53 per cent to $5.09 billion, and exports to North Africa grew 33 per cent to $4.03 billion. West Africa recorded a 7 per cent rise in the period to $5.57 billion. Similarly, exports to the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region grew 56 per cent to $23.08 billion, and shipments to North-East Asia rose 37 per cent to $21.03 billion in April-August. Exports to South Asia and other European countries increased 24 per cent. 

It further stated that several product categories recorded strong growth during the five-month period. Exports of light-duty trucks and medium-duty trucks grew 71 per cent and 67 per cent, respectively, during April-August 2026-27, reflecting strong demand in overseas markets. Optical fibre and cable exports surged 158 per cent to $483 million, and electrical control boards nearly doubled to $303 million, supported by demand in key markets such as the US, China, Singapore and Poland. 


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