India’s electronics exports soared by 47 per cent to USD 12.41 billion in the April-June quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, with the United States, United Arab Emirates and China emerging as the top three destinations, according to new data from the commerce ministry.
The sharp rise signals India’s growing integration into global supply chains and strengthens its position as an alternative manufacturing hub in Asia.
The Netherlands and Germany also featured among the key export destinations for India’s electronic goods during the quarter.
“This geographical spread highlights India’s emergence as a credible alternative in the global electronics supply chain,” an official said.
The United States remains India’s largest export market for electronics, commanding a 60.17 per cent share, followed by the UAE at 8.09 per cent, China at 3.88 per cent, the Netherlands at 2.68 per cent and Germany at 2.09 per cent, the data showed.
The commerce ministry figures also highlighted strong growth in ready-made garment exports, which rose to USD 4.19 billion during April-June, up from USD 3.85 billion in the same period last year.
The US accounted for the biggest share of India’s apparel exports at 34.11 per cent, followed by the UK (8.81 per cent), UAE (7.85 per cent), Germany (5.51 per cent) and Spain (5.29 per cent).
“These figures reflect India’s continued competitiveness in the global apparel market, supported by its skilled workforce, diverse products and commitment to quality and compliance,” the official added.
India’s ready-made garment sector, a major pillar of its textiles industry, recorded an annual growth of 10.03 per cent, reaching USD 15.99 billion in FY25, up from USD 14.53 billion the previous year.
Marine product exports also recorded a healthy jump of 19.45 per cent in the April-June quarter to USD 1.95 billion. For 2024-25, marine exports rose by 45 per cent to USD 7.41 billion.
Strong demand from the United States, which remained the largest importer with a 37.63 per cent share, was the main driver for the growth in marine exports. China (17.26 per cent), Vietnam (6.63 per cent), Japan (4.47 per cent) and Belgium (3.57 per cent) were the other major destinations.
Diversification in product offerings, improved cold chain logistics and better compliance with international quality norms have helped India maintain its competitive edge in the global seafood market, the ministry noted.
Across all three sectors — electronics, apparel and marine products — India’s exports continue to rely heavily on mature, high-value markets.
“The US consistently emerges as India’s most important trade partner across sectors,” the official said.
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