The biggest blow to America, which is competing with India! Textiles, gems, jewelry... India's exports increased.
India Export Growth 2025 Textiles, gems, jewelry, marine products: Since US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on India, US exports have declined. This will have a significant impact on India's textiles, gems, jewelry, and marine products. However, the volume is small. When the US closed its doors to India through tariffs, other countries welcomed Indian products. India's exports of textiles, gems, jewelry, and marine products to countries other than the US have increased significantly.
Data from the Ministry of Commerce shows that India is selling its goods to various countries and is not solely dependent on the US. Demand for these products has increased in countries like the UAE, Vietnam, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia. Due to increasing demand in Asia, Europe, and West Asia, India's exports to these regions have increased significantly.
How much did marine products increase?
According to the data, India's seafood exports grew 15.6 percent year-on-year to $4.83 billion between January and September 2025. This growth was primarily driven by rising demand for seafood in countries other than the United States. While the United States remains the largest seafood export market, with India exporting $1.44 billion, the highest growth was seen in Vietnam (100.4 percent), Belgium (73.0 percent), and Thailand (54.4 percent). This indicates that India is expanding its seafood trade with several countries in Asia and Europe. Growth was also observed in China (9.8 percent), Malaysia (64.2 percent), and Japan (10.9 percent).
India's textile exports to new and emerging markets such as Peru and Nigeria increased. From January to September 2025, India's textile exports grew a modest but positive 1.23 percent to $28.05 billion. This growth was driven by strong demand in countries other than the United States. Exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grew by 8.6 percent to $136.5 million, making it an important regional hub for the Indian textile industry. Demand for Indian textiles is also increasing in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Growth was recorded in the Netherlands at 11.8 percent, Poland at 24.1 percent, Spain at 9.1 percent, and Egypt at 24.5 percent.
Where did demand for gems and jewelry increase?
India's gems and jewelry exports grew by 1.24 percent in the first half of this year, totaling $22.73 billion. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remained the largest market for gems and jewelry, with exports increasing by 37.7 percent to $1.93 billion.
South Korea saw growth of 134 percent, Saudi Arabia at 68 percent, and Canada at 41 percent. This reflects the growing demand for Indian jewellery and cut-polished diamonds in emerging luxury and investment-focused markets.
