Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Rises in Exports with Pharma and Textiles
Andhra Pradesh is becoming a big exporter of medicines and clothes.
Visakhapatnam is a key city for making medicines, which are sent to many countries.
The state also makes a lot of yarn and fabrics, which are in demand worldwide.
The government wants to make Andhra Pradesh even better at exporting by improving skills and infrastructure.
They aim to reach a big export target by 2030.
However, there are some challenges, like needing better training for workers and improving roads and factories.
Andhra Pradesh's exports grew to Rs 1.6 lakh crore in FY24, with a 6% CAGR from FY20–24.
Pharmaceuticals and textiles are emerging as key growth sectors, replacing traditional agricultural and marine exports.
Visakhapatnam is a hub for pharmaceutical exports, benefiting from port-led logistics and SEZs.
Textiles, including yarn, fabrics, and garments, are expanding with clusters in Rayalaseema and coastal districts.
Challenges include skill gaps in pharmaceutical manufacturing and fragmented production in the textiles sector.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh, particularly Visakhapatnam and textile clusters in Rayalaseema and coastal districts
- What
- Growth in pharmaceutical and textile exports, with challenges in skill gaps and infrastructure
- When
- FY24, with a focus on future export targets by 2030
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India, with exports reaching global markets in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America
- Why
- To strengthen the business ecosystem, reduce logistics costs, and tap into global sourcing patterns
- Total Exports (FY24)
- Rs 1.6 lakh crore
- Export CAGR (FY20–24)
- 6%
- GSDP
- Rs 14.4 lakh crore
- Coastline
- 974 km
- Pharma SEZs and API clusters
- Visakhapatnam
- Textiles export sectors
- Yarn, fabrics, garments, home textiles
- National export target
- $1 trillion by 2030