Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Exporters Face Hurdles Shifting Away From US Market
Imagine if you were selling toys to America, but suddenly it became hard.
Some people think the best thing to do is to start selling toys to people in your own country.
But it's not that easy!
There are already too many toys here, and it's hard to sell the same toys because what people want is different.
Some experts say the best plan is to sell toys to other countries, like those in Africa or Latin America.
It would be like making new friends, not trying to sell the same toys to your neighbors.
Exporters find it difficult to switch to the domestic market due to oversupply and varied specifications.
Market diversification, though not immediate, is considered a more feasible option.
Domestic market may struggle to absorb high-value items like carpets.
Exporters must maintain relationships with major foreign brands to retain them.
India's import dependency emphasizes the need for foreign exchange via exports.
- Who
- Exporters, Sanjay Jain, Ajay Sahai, Thirukkumaran Natarajan, Mithileshwar Thakur, Biswajit Dhar
- What
- Exporters face challenges in switching from the US market to the domestic market.
- When
- Published September 5, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Oversupply in the domestic market, different market setups, and the need to retain foreign clients hinder the shift.
Domestic Market Advocates
International Market Advocates
Market Feasibility
Domestic Market Advocates
Domestic market could offer opportunities for some sectors. However, high-value items such as carpets have a limited ability to absorb.
International Market Advocates
International market diversification presents a more viable long-term strategy.
- Affected Industry
- Textile & Handicraft
- Main Challenge
- Inability to shift to domestic market
- Proposed solution
- Diversification to new markets
- Export Market Dependence
- India is highly import-dependent, necessitating foreign exchange
Sources
'US Tariffs Are Making It Hard to Keep My Textile Factory in Panipat Running'
Bhiwandi MLA Rais Shaikh Writes To Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Over Powerloom Industry Woes
Rug swept from under their feet: Bhadohi weavers struggle as US tariffs choke exports - Telegraph India