India’s exports to China recorded strong growth during the first five months of FY2026-27, rising 39% between April and August 2026, reflecting increased shipments to one of the country’s major trading partners.
The growth comes amid broader expansion in India’s exports to key BRICS markets, which increased by around 34% during the same period. The performance highlights stronger demand for Indian products across major emerging-market economies.
The increase in shipments to China is significant as India continues to diversify its export markets and expand trade opportunities in Asia. Exporters have been seeking greater access to overseas markets amid changing global trade conditions and tariff-related uncertainties.
The latest figures also point to improving momentum in India’s merchandise exports during the opening months of FY2026-27. Growth across China and other BRICS destinations is expected to support overall export performance as Indian businesses expand their international customer base.
China remains an important destination for Indian exports, with trade covering products across sectors including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, agricultural commodities and other manufactured items.
The stronger export performance to China and other BRICS economies could further strengthen India’s efforts to deepen trade ties with emerging markets and increase the contribution of these destinations to overall export growth.