India's exports to core BRICS markets surge 34% in April-August; China leads
India's exports to core BRICS nations grew by 34% between April and August 2026, reaching $19.9 billion. China remains the largest contributor to this growth, followed by significant increases in trade with South Africa, Brazil, and Russia.
Why it matters
The data underscores the shifting focus of India's trade strategy toward the BRICS bloc as a primary engine for export growth.
India's exports to China, South Africa, Brazil, and Russia grew 34% to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27, led by a 39% jump in shipments to China, highlighting the growing importance of the BRICS bloc for India's export growth.
"As India deepens its engagement with the BRICS bloc, strongest momentum is coming from the BRICS members, especially Core BRICS founding partners — China, South Africa, Brazil, and Russia," an official said.
BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, with Indonesia joining in 2025. Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam became BRICS partner countries last year.
According to the Commerce Ministry data, exports to the four core BRICS economies grew by 34%, rising from $14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27.
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