Agro-marine products have also played a significant role in increasing exports. Major products shipped to China include dried chilies, black tiger shrimp, vannamei shrimp, green mung beans, and oil cake residues.
Amid high US tariffs, India exports heavily to this country, up 33% during April-November.
India's Export Rise: China has once again become a rapidly emerging major export destination for India. India's exports to China between April and November of the current fiscal year 2025-26 have reached US$12.22 billion, a robust 33 percent increase. According to Commerce Ministry data, this growth indicates a significant structural shift in bilateral trade relations. Previously, India's exports stood at US$9.2 billion in April-November 2024-25, compared to US$9.89 billion in 2022-23 and US$10.28 billion in 2023-24. The US$12.22 billion recorded in the current fiscal year not only reflects a recovery from last year's slowdown but is also the highest in the last four years.
Big boom in electronics
According to the data, this export boom is widespread and not limited to any one sector. The electronics sector, in particular, has seen a significant jump. Between April and November, exports of populated printed circuit boards increased from US$23.9 million to US$922.4 million. Exports of flat panel display modules and other telephony-related electrical components also saw strong growth.
Agricultural and marine products also played a significant role in increasing exports. Major products shipped to China include dried chilies, black tiger shrimp, vannamei shrimp, green mung beans, and oil cake residues. Exports of aluminum and refined copper billets also grew rapidly, strengthening the contribution of the basic metals sector.
The important role of farmed marine fish
Government officials say this growth, spanning electronics, agriculture, and basic metals, indicates that India's exports to China are becoming broader and more diversified. This surge is not limited to any single product or industry, but reflects a structural expansion of Indian exports. Exporters also say that high tariffs and stringent trade policies in the United States are driving Indian companies to seek new and alternative markets, with China emerging as a significant opportunity.
