India’s exports to US, China surge in August amid stronger global trade
India’s merchandise exports to the US and China recorded strong growth in August 2026, with shipments to the US rising 21.83% and those to China increasing 52.35% from a year earlier, according to commerce ministry data released on Tuesday.
Exports to the US rose to $8.4 billion during the month, while shipments to China increased to $1.9 billion. Imports from both countries also grew during August, with inbound shipments from China rising 17% to $12.77 billion and those from the US jumping 65.78% to $5.97 billion.
US exports rise despite higher tariffs
During April-August 2026-27, India’s merchandise exports to the US grew 6.17% to $42.8 billion, while imports from the country increased 29.6% to $28 billion.
India and the US are currently negotiating a trade pact. The US imposed an additional 10% tariff on Indian goods from July 24.
Despite the tariff-related trade measures, exports to the US recorded year-on-year growth in August.
China shipments climb over 52%
India’s exports to China rose 38.71% during April-August 2026-27 to $9.64 billion, while imports from China increased 27% to $65.5 billion, according to the Commerce Ministry data.
The August figures showed an even sharper rise in exports to China, with shipments increasing 52.35% year-on-year to $1.9 billion. China remained a major source of imports, with India’s inbound shipments from the country reaching $12.77 billion in August.
Singapore exports jump 161%
India also recorded a sharp increase in exports to Singapore during August. Shipments rose 160.96% year-on-year to $1.9 billion. During the first five months of the fiscal year, exports to Singapore jumped 96.56% to $9.5 billion.
Exports to Germany, South Africa, Tanzania, Australia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Italy also recorded positive growth during August. However, shipments to some major markets declined. Exports to the UAE fell 26.1% to $2.4 billion, which the commerce ministry attributed to the West Asia crisis.
Exports to the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia also declined during the month.
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