Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Smartphone Exports from India Surge, US Shipments Double
India's smartphone exports are doing very well!
In August 2025, the amount of phones sent out of the country was 39% higher than the same time last year.
The US, a big buyer of these phones, saw a huge jump with exports more than doubling.
This growth is happening because new phone models are usually launched in late September and October, which causes export to slow down in August.
Smartphone exports from India increased by 39% in August 2025 compared to August 2024.
Total smartphone exports in August 2025 reached approximately $1.53 billion.
Exports to the United States more than doubled, increasing by 148% in August 2025.
Exports to the US in the first five months of FY26 reached $8.43 billion.
August and September are typically slower export months for smartphones.
- Who
- India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA)
- What
- Reported a surge in smartphone exports.
- When
- August 2025 (data released)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To clarify export data and counter claims of decline.
Claims of Decline
Actual Growth
Export Trend
Claims of Decline
Some sources may have indicated a decline in smartphone exports.
Actual Growth
Smartphone exports are up by 39% overall and more than doubled to the US.
- Export Increase (August 2025)
- 39% YoY
- Total Exports (August 2025)
- $1.53 billion
- Exports to US Increase (August 2025)
- 148% YoY
- Exports to US (April-August 2025)
- $8.43 billion
- US Exports (FY25)
- $10.56 billion
- ICEA Chairman
- Pankaj Mohindroo
