Gujarat Top Exporting State In 2024-25: FIEO

Gujarat retained its position as India's top exporting state in 2024-25, with outbound shipments worth Rs 9.83 lakh crore, accounting for 26.6% of the country's total exports, FIEO said on Tuesday.

It said despite a marginal dip from the previous year, Gujarat's exports remained significantly ahead of all other states, nearly Rs 4.3 lakh crore more than Maharashtra (Rs 5,57,271 crore), the second-ranked state.

Maharashtra is followed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, according to the analysis of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations.

"In 2024-25, Gujarat reaffirmed its leadership as India's top exporting state, accounting for Rs 9.83 lakh crore, which is 26.6% of the country's total exports," it said.

It added that Gujarat's export dominance continues to be driven by a few high-performing districts, with Jamnagar maintaining a commanding lead at Rs 3.63 lakh crore, largely owing to its petroleum and refinery exports.

Jamnagar contributes over one-third of the state's total.

The top five export commodities from the state are Petroleum Products, Gems and Jewellery, Organic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and Engineering Goods (Machinery).

In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh contributes Rs 1.86 lakh crore to India's total exports of Rs 37.02 lakh crore.

This accounts for 5% of the country's total exports, positioning Uttar Pradesh as an important player in India's export landscape.

"Uttar Pradesh has demonstrated a commendable diversification in its export markets, reaching both traditional and emerging economies across continents," it said, adding that the US continues to be the top export destination of the state.