Export increased in these countries
There was a time when lines of worry were drawn on the foreheads of Indian exporters. This was the period when America had increased the tariff (import duty) on goods coming from India. America has been our biggest buyer, especially in the case of textiles, gems and sea products. It was feared that this step could break the back of these sectors and affect the employment of lakhs of people.
But, it is said that when one path is closed, many new paths open. Something similar has happened with India also. The latest figures that have come out from the Commerce Ministry are very reassuring. These figures show that Indian businessmen have made inroads into new markets of the world by reducing their dependence on the American market. America may have erected a tariff wall, but many countries of the world have opened their arms to Indian products.
After America’s ‘no’, the world said ‘yes’
Statistics show that India has changed its strategy to depend only on America to sell its goods. The result of this has been that there has been a tremendous increase in the demand for Indian goods from countries like UAE, Vietnam, Belgium and Saudi Arabia. According to the data of the Commerce Ministry from January to September 2025, the increasing demand for Indian products in Asia, Europe and Middle East has given a new strength to our exports. This change is a very good sign for the Indian economy. This shows that our exports are no longer hostage to the political or economic fluctuations of any one country. By selling its goods to different countries, India has significantly reduced its business risk.
Vietnam and Belgium become new admirers
The most spectacular performance has been seen in the field of marine products. Between January and September this year, India’s exports of marine products have registered a strong growth of 15.6 percent as compared to the same period last year. Overall, we sold marine products worth $4.83 billion to the world.
The biggest reason for this surge is the increasing demand for Indian seafood in other countries instead of America. It is true that even today America is our biggest market, where we exported 1.44 billion dollars. But the real story is being written in new markets.
Our exports to Vietnam have increased by 100.4 percent, i.e. almost double. Similarly, European country Belgium has purchased 73.0 percent more marine products from India and Thailand has purchased 54.4 percent more marine products. This shows that India’s prawns, fish and other marine products are now making their special place on the dining tables of Asia and Europe. Not only this, our exports to China have also increased by 9.8 percent, to Malaysia by 64.2 percent and to Japan by 10.9 percent.
Indian ‘clothes’ in demand from Peru to Poland
Now let’s talk about textile industry, which provides employment to crores of people. There was a possibility that American tariffs would impact this sector as well. But here too Indian exporters have found new avenues. During January to September 2025, India’s textile exports witnessed a modest but significant growth of 1.23 per cent. This figure reached 28.05 billion dollars. Amidst the global recession and tough competition, this slight increase is also a big victory.
The credit for this growth also goes to new and emerging markets. You will be happy to know that Indian clothes are now making their place in the markets of countries like Peru and Nigeria. United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a major regional hub for Indian textiles. Our exports to UAE have increased by 8.6 percent to $136.5 million. This means that our goods are reaching entire West Asia and Africa through UAE.
The demand for Indian clothes is also increasing continuously in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The growth of 11.8 percent in Netherlands, 24.1 percent in Poland, 9.1 percent in Spain and 24.5 percent in Egypt proves that the influence of Indian textiles continues across the world.