India’s electronics exports jump 47% in Q1; U.S., UAE, China top destinations
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The U.S., UAE, and China have emerged as the top three export destinations for India’s electronics sector during April-June quarter of 2025-26, according to the Commerce Ministry data.
The Netherlands and Germany are other major export destinations for the country’s electronic exports.
During April-June this fiscal, the exports rose by 47% to $12.41 billion, the data showed.
“This geographical spread highlights India’s growing integration into the global electronics supply chain and underscores the country’s emergence as a credible alternative manufacturing hub in Asia,” an official said.
The U.S. remains India’s largest export destination, commanding a 60.17% share, followed by the UAE (8.09%), China (3.88%), the Netherlands (2.68%), and Germany (2.09%).
The data also showed that the U.S. remains the dominant export destination for India’s ready-made garments (RMG). It accounted for 34.11% of shipments. The U.S. is followed by the U.K. (8.81%), the UAE (7.85%), Germany (5.51%), and Spain (5.29%).
During April-June this fiscal, exports of RMG of all textiles rose to $4.19 billion as against $3.85 billion in the same quarter last fiscal.
“These figures reflect India’s continued competitiveness in the global apparel market, backed by its skilled manufacturing base, diversified product offerings, and growing reputation for quality and compliance,” the official said.
India’s RMG sector, a key pillar of the textiles industry, recorded a 10.03% growth during FY25 at $15.99 billion compared to $14.53 billion in FY24.
Similarly, marine exports grew by 19.45% to $1.95 billion during April-June this fiscal.
In 2024-25, these exports rose marginally by 45% to $7.41 billion.
The revival in these exports during the first quarter of the current fiscal is largely attributed to robust demand from key markets such as the U.S., which remains the largest importer with a 37.63% share.
It was followed by China (17.26%), Vietnam (6.63%), Japan (4.47%), and Belgium (3.57%).
Diversification in product offerings, improved cold chain logistics, and compliance with international quality standards have been instrumental in sustaining India’s competitive edge in the global seafood market.
A closer look at India’s export performance across electronic goods, RMG, and marine products reveals a common thread — strong reliance on mature, high-value markets.
“The U.S. consistently emerges as the leading destination across all three sectors, underscoring its position as India’s most critical trade partner,” the official said.
Published – July 20, 2025 05:37 pm IST
