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India’s BRICS Exports Surge as China Leads Growth
India sold much more to several important countries during the first five months of the 2026-27 financial year.
Its exports to four core BRICS countries rose to $19.9 billion.
China was the biggest part of this increase, with exports reaching $9.8 billion.
South Africa had the fastest growth among those four countries.
India also sold more goods to Japan, Italy, and South Korea.
Exports to Japan were helped by energy products, electronics, and aluminium.
The data shows that BRICS countries are becoming more important markets for India.
It also shows that India’s trade with other major Asian and European economies is growing.
India’s exports to four core BRICS partners rose 34% to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27.
China led the increase, with Indian exports rising 39% to $9.8 billion.
Exports to South Africa grew fastest among the four core partners, increasing 58%.
India’s exports to Japan rose 43% to $3.43 billion, while exports to Italy increased 30% to $3.92 billion.
Exports to South Korea grew 22% to $3.21 billion during the first five months of 2026-27.
- Who
- India and its trading partners in BRICS, Japan, Italy, and South Korea.
- What
- India’s exports to these markets increased significantly during the first five months of fiscal year 2026-27.
- Where
- Trade between India and China, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Japan, Italy, and South Korea.
- When
- April-August 2026-27, compared with the same period of 2025-26.
- Why
- India is deepening engagement with BRICS and expanding exports in sectors that match partner-country demand.
Key facts
- Core BRICS export value
- $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27
- Core BRICS growth
- 34% year over year, up from $14.9 billion
- China exports
- $9.8 billion, up 39%
- South Africa exports
- Up 58%, the fastest growth among the four core BRICS partners
- Japan exports
- $3.43 billion, up 43%
- Italy exports
- $3.92 billion, up 30%
- South Korea exports
- $3.21 billion, up 22%
Quotes
An unnamed commerce ministry official
Commerce ministry official quoted by PTI on India’s export strategy
“India is not only strengthening its trade footprint within BRICS but is also becoming more integrated with the bloc's largest economies. With exports to Core BRICS growing nearly three times faster than exports to the broader BRICS grouping, these markets are increasingly emerging as a key pillar of India's export strategy,”
livemint.com
“As India deepens its engagement with the BRICS bloc, strongest momentum is coming from the BRICS members, especially Core BRICS founding partners-- China, South Africa, Brazil, and Russia,”
livemint.com
Sources
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