Archive · 20 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- April-August 2026-27, compared with the same period of 2025-26.
- Where
- Trade between India and China, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Japan, Italy, and South Korea.
- Why
- India is deepening engagement with BRICS and expanding exports in sectors that match partner-country demand.
- 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%