Lok Sabha Question No. 1410 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Decline in India's Export Performance
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh, Smt. Supriya Sule, Shri Sanjay Dina Patil, Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, Shri Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1410 ANSWERED ON 09/12/2025

## DECLINE IN INDIA'S EXPORT PERFORMANCE

## 1410. SHRI BHASKAR MURLIDHAR BHAGARE:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL DHARIYASHEEL RAJSINH:

SMT. SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI SANJAY DINA PATIL:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOHLE:

PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  recent  decline  in  India's  export performance across major sectors and commodities, and if so, the details and reasons identified;
- (b) the value of exports from Maharashtra during the last five years, year-wise and sector-wise;
- (c) whether any assessment has been conducted on the slowdown in Maharashtra's export growth and the key findings thereof;
- (d) the measures taken or proposed to promote export-oriented industries in the State through policy incentives, logistics and port infrastructure, trade facilitation and market diversification;
- (e) whether the Government has identified new and emerging global markets for Maharashtra's MSME, agricultural and manufacturing products, if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the steps undertaken to strengthen Maharashtra's export ecosystem through the  PLI  Scheme,  Districts  as  Export  Hubs  programme,  Export  Promotion Industrial Parks and Trade Facilitation Centres?

## ANSWER

वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री जितिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a) On the contrary, India achieved a significant milestone in the first half (H1) of FY 2025-26. Total exports comprising both merchandise and services reached US$ 418.6 billion during April-September 2025 marking a 5.8% growth over the same period last year and setting a new all-time high for H1 exports. Notably, both Q1 (April-June 2025) and Q2 (July-September 2025) recorded their highest-ever export levels for their respective quarters, despite persisting global uncertainties. India's overall cumulative export performance remains robust. Total exports for April-October 2025 rose by 4.1% year-on-year to US$488.1 billion. Merchandise

exports  increased  by  0.5% , reaching  US$253.9 billion,  while  services  exports grew by 8.2% to US$234.2 billion during the same period.

Moreover, several major sectors are delivering strong expansions despite global uncertainties. Electronic goods remained the standout performer, rising sharply by  37.8%.  Agriculture-related  labour-intensive  categories  also  posted  healthy gains - Cashew (28.3%), other cereals (25.5%), meat, dairy & poultry products (24.0%), tea (15.2%), coffee (12.3%), fruits & vegetables (6.2%), rice (5.5%), and Cereal  preparations  (3.9%).  Marine  products  export  grew  by  16.2%,  mineral exports  including  mica  and  other  ores,  grew  by  11.9%,  while  drugs  and pharmaceuticals expanded by 4.7%. Engineering goods, India's largest export segment,  registered  steady  growth  of  1.7%.  At  the  same  time,  a  few  key categories  such  as  petroleum,  textiles,  plastics  etc.  experienced  declines reflecting external market conditions.

- (b) The value of Maharashtra's exports during the last five year is given as below. Year wise and Sector wise details is at Annexure.

| Year             |   2021-22 |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |   2024-25 |   2025-26 (April - Sept 2025 only) |
|------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|------------------------------------|
| Value in INR Cr. |    545084 |    581439 |    556400 |    557271 |                             144281 |

Source: DGICS and Government of Maharashtra

- (c) As per information received from Government of Maharashtra, it has set up a high-level Task Force Committee on 18 th  August 2025 under the Chairmanship of Shri Apurva Chandra (Retd. IAS). The committee's mandate is to assess the impact  of  U.S.  tariffs  on  Maharashtra's  export  sectors,  propose  mitigation strategies,  and  recommend  both  immediate  relief  measures  and  long-term competitiveness  initiatives.  Stakeholder  consultations  were  held  across  all divisions of state of Maharashtra in between 10 - 26 September 2025.
- (d) As  per  information  received  from  Government  of  Maharashtra ,  t o  Promote export-oriented industries in the state, it has launched Maharashtra State Export Promotion Policy 2023. The policy aims to double Maharashtra's exports to US $150 billion by FY 2027-28 and strengthens its position as a leading export hub. It  focuses  on  creating  an  enabling  ecosystem  through  policy  incentives, infrastructure  development,  trade  facilitation,  and  market  diversification,  with special support for MSMEs and sector-specific clusters.

Policy Incentives: The policy provides financial assistance up to ₹50 crore for export-oriented projects and ₹100 crore for industrial parks. MSMEs receive interest subsidies, ECGC premium refunds, and logistics support, along with incentives for participation in international exhibitions.

Logistics and Trade Facilitation: To improve connectivity, the policy promotes Export-Oriented Industrial Parks (EOIP) near ports and airports, ensuring better first-mile  and  last-mile  linkages.  Dedicated  warehousing  and  transportation facilities  are  planned,  along  with  a  digital  single-window  system  for  faster approvals and export clearances.

Market Diversification and Promotion: The policy emphasizes expanding global reach through support for participation in international trade fairs  and delegations,  promotion  of  One  District  One  Product  (ODOP)  and  GI-tagged products, and providing market intelligence to identify new destinations.

- (e)  As per information received from Government of Maharashtra , the Maharashtra State  Export  Promotion  policy  emphasizes  expanding  global  market  through

support for participation in international trade fairs and delegations, promotion of One District One Product (ODOP) and GI-tagged products, and providing market intelligence to identify new destinations.

- (f)  As per information received from Government of Maharashtra, it has undertaken the following steps to strengthen the export ecosystem:

Districts as Export Hubs: Promotion of district-specific products under ODOP, identification of GI-tagged goods, and initiatives like One Taluka Ten Exporter (OTTE). Further, Export Facilitation Cells have been set up in districts, District Export  Promotion  Council  (DEPC)  meetings  are  held  regularly,  and  District Export Action Plans are prepared to address bottlenecks and promote market access.

Export Promotion Industrial Parks: Maharashtra State Export Promotion Policy 2023 promotes development of Export-Oriented Industrial Parks (EOIPs) near ports  and  airports  with  modern  infrastructure,  warehousing,  testing  labs,  and logistics support.

Trade  Facilitation  Centers:    Under  the  Maharashtra  State  Export  Promotion Policy, Maharashtra Export Promotion Council (MPEC) has been formed under the chairmanship of Hon. Minister (Industries). The council consists of various department of State and Central Government members for effective execution and suggest any modifications, suggestions, additions in the policy and also to review the policy.

## Annexure  in  reply  to  part  (b)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  1410  for 09.12.2025 .

## Maharashtra's Sector-wise Exports for five years (Value in INR Lakh Cr)

| Sr No       | Sectors                                       | 2021-22      | 2022-23      | 2023-24      | 2024-25      | 2025-26 (April-Sept)   |
|-------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|------------------------|
| 1           | Agro and Food Processing                      | 30545.25     | 38931.43     | 19917.64     | 22005.74     | 12549.03               |
| 2           | Agriculture, Horticulture and Allied Products | 23609.64     | 28419.56     | 29770.38     | 33260.85     | 15089.75               |
| 3           | Chemicals                                     | 50475.28     | 56361.22     | 56152.41     | 58252.08     | 30467.74               |
| 4           | Cork and Articles of Cork                     | 0.63         | 0.81         | 0.97         | 0.99         | 0.2                    |
| 5           | Electronics and Electrical Components         | 69776.66     | 86115.34     | 96269.56     | 107436.2 5   | 59773.4                |
| 6           | Engineering                                   | 56689.21     | 62006.06     | 63346.29     | 61214.46     | 38863.92               |
| 7           | Fisheries and Marine Products                 | 4046.51      | 4428.13      | 3742.56      | 3623.71      | 1868.95                |
| 8           | Footware                                      | 712.28       | 759.42       | 712.21       | 627.73       | 141.62                 |
| 9           | Gem and Jewellery                             | 151954.1 8   | 153104.7 3   | 127076.3 1   | 115843.2 6   | 55467.86               |
| 10          | Glass & Glassware industry                    | 1815.29      | 2066.48      | 2133.07      | 2331.57      | 1170.19                |
| 11          | Handicraft                                    | 578.59       | 549.72       | 2658.57      | 826.66       | 286.02                 |
| 12          | Home Décor                                    | 1388.82      | 1657.5       | 1900.44      | 2030.93      | 1167.86                |
| 13          | Iron and Steel                                | 27078.55     | 21743.53     | 25314.67     | 17315.28     | 8902.43                |
| 14          | Leather                                       | 490.01       | 730.26       | 721.79       | 702.36       | 376.12                 |
| 15          | Metalware                                     | 22912.64     | 27805.5      | 26281.85     | 27406.23     | 14434.42               |
| 16          | Mineral Products                              | 112.02       | 259.52       | 184.98       | 190.4        | 124.41                 |
| 17          | Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles           | 880.22       | 1089.6       | 931.89       | 1050.69      | 567.63                 |
| 18          | Paper and Paperboard                          | 4353.17      | 4326.14      | 3757.3       | 4239.66      | 1997.06                |
| 19          | Petroleum                                     | 12392.29     | 12741.82     | 11582.74     | 10838.35     | 6700.84                |
| 20          | Pharmaceutical                                | 26830.09     | 28040.83     | 32009.16     | 34578.44     | 21347.15               |
| 21          | Plastic and Plastic Products                  | 11654.12     | 11145.87     | 11454.58     | 12235.19     | 6311.94                |
| 22          | Products of Printing Industry                 | 557.42       | 683.29       | 759.19       | 815.49       | 450.07                 |
| 23          | Project Imports                               | 34.46        | 58.92        | 93.24        | 49.44        | 18.06                  |
| 24          | Rubber                                        | 6884.06      | 6838.88      | 6997.42      | 7311.95      | 3884.05                |
| 25          | Sports & Toys                                 | 829.86       | 725.94       | 760.78       | 857.69       | 457.98                 |
| 26          | Temporary Legislation                         | 0.36         | 0.36         | 1.26         | 0.83         | 0.42                   |
| 27          | Textile and Apparels                          | 38482.04     | 30848.56     | 31869.15     | 32224.46     | 14744.12               |
| Grand Total | Grand Total                                   | 5,45,083. 65 | 5,81,439. 42 | 5,56,400. 42 | 5,57,270. 67 | 2,97,163.24            |

Source: DGICS and Government of Maharashtra

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