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Gujarat Retains Top Spot in India's Exports for FY25 with ₹9.83 Lakh Crore Shipments.

National | Dated: 08 Aug 2025

The Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) has released the Overview of States' Exports 2024-25, revealing Gujarat as India's leading exporter, contributing over one-fourth of the nation's total exports with shipments worth ₹9.83 lakh crore.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Gujarat's export performance in FY25, valued at ₹9.83 lakh crore, accounted for 26.6% of India's total exports. This achievement cements the state's dominance in trade, driven by strong industrial capacity and a diverse product portfolio across key sectors.
  • - The data, compiled by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics (DGCI&S), shows Gujarat exporting to top destinations including the United States, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Australia, reflecting the state's global competitiveness in various industries.
  • - Out of 169 commodities exported by India, Gujarat shipped 158, showcasing its wide-ranging industrial base. Major export categories included petroleum products (37.72%), cotton fabrics, ceramics, chemicals, plastics, and gems and jewellery, indicating the state's robust and diversified manufacturing strength.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Jamnagar district emerged as Gujarat's leading export hub, contributing ₹3.63 lakh crore-36.91% of the state's total shipments. This dominance is primarily due to its large petroleum refining capacity and strong logistics infrastructure supporting bulk exports.
  • (ii) The top five exporting states-Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh-collectively contributed nearly 71% of India's total exports in FY25, with a combined value estimated at approximately 27.07 lakh crore across multiple sectors and product categories.
  • (iii) FIEO's report highlights a slight decline in Gujarat's export value compared to FY24's USD 134.39 billion. Despite this, the state maintained its leadership position, reflecting resilience in global trade ramid fluctuating demand, geopolitical challenges, and changing market trends.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state has recently retained the top position in India's exports for FY25, recording shipments worth 9.83 lakh crore, driven by sectors like petroleum products, chemicals, and engineering goods?

Correct Answer: Gujarat

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO)

  • Director General (DG) & CEO : Dr.Ajay Sahai
  • Headquarters: New Delhi