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Uttar Pradesh Excise Exports Surge, Reaching Third Nationwide
Uttar Pradesh is sending more excise products to other countries.
Its exports grew much faster than India’s overall exports during April to June 2026.
The state’s export earnings rose to about US$12.78 million.
This made Uttar Pradesh the country’s third-largest excise exporter, after Maharashtra and Punjab.
The state also exported 25,000 quintals of molasses from Basti.
More factories are being built, reopened or expanded in several districts.
Businesses that make bottles, packaging and provide storage and transport are also benefiting.
The government says the export policy is connecting farms, factories and foreign markets.
Uttar Pradesh’s excise exports grew 45.4% in April-June 2026, compared with 18.3% nationally.
The state’s export volume increased 163%, adding nearly US$3.99 million in export value.
UP’s excise exports rose from US$8.79 million to US$12.78 million year-on-year.
The state’s national export share increased from 10.2% to 12.6%, placing it third after Maharashtra and Punjab.
New and restarted facilities, agricultural inputs, bottles, packaging and logistics are expanding the state’s export chain.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, excise-related businesses and agricultural producers are involved.
- What
- Uttar Pradesh’s excise exports recorded 45.4% growth and the state became India’s third-largest excise exporter.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India, including facilities and production activity in Basti, Unnao, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Moradabad, Gorakhpur, Sitapur and Rampur.
- When
- The reported comparison covers April-June 2026, with bottle supplies compared through July 2026.
- Why
- The three-year Excise Export Policy 2026-29 is described as boosting production, exports and connected sectors such as agriculture, packaging, storage and transportation.
Key facts
- Export growth
- Uttar Pradesh excise exports grew 45.4% in April-June 2026.
- National growth
- India’s excise exports grew 18.3% during the same period.
- UP export value
- US$12.78 million, compared with US$8.79 million in the corresponding period last year.
- National export value
- India recorded approximately US$101.7 million in excise exports during April-June 2026.
- National ranking
- Uttar Pradesh ranked third, after Maharashtra and Punjab.
- Export volume
- The state’s export volume increased by 163%.
- Molasses exports
- Basti exported 25,000 quintals of molasses, generating nearly US$500,000.
Sources
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