EEPC India reports growth across 28 of 34 engineering product panels Hmm as exports remained positive in key global markets.
India’s engineering goods exports increased 8.78% year-on-year to USD 10.35 billion in April 2026, compared with USD 9.52 billion in the corresponding month last year, according to data released by EEPC India. Engineering products accounted for 23.8% of India’s total merchandise exports in April 2026.
Key Highlights
- USD 10.35 billion engineering exports in April 2026
- 8.78% year-on-year growth
- 23 of 34 engineering product panels recorded export growth
- 23.8% share of total merchandise exports
Growth During The Month was Led by
- Copper and copper products: +80%
- Aluminum and aluminum products: +38%
- Electric machinery and equipment: +9.5%
- Auto components and parts: +7.2%
- Two & three wheelers: +36%
Export Growth Across Major Markets
North America and the European Union, India’s two largest engineering export destinations, recorded growth of 7.1% and 13% respectively. Engineering exports to China rose 81.7% year-on-year to USD 301.08 million during April 2026. Exports to key markets including the United States, United Kingdom and Germany also remained positive during the month.
Commenting on the performance, Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, EEPC India, said, “Decline was majorly noted in WANA (West Asia and North Africa), where the region has been significantly impacted by regional conflicts. However, within the region, exports to Oman increased, which is a positive indicator, especially due to the recently signed Indian-Oman CEPA.”
Focus on Market Access
Chadha noted that India has signed several trade agreements with key partners but highlighted the importance of addressing market access challenges.
“While bilateral trade agreements are essential in the growing protectionism, it is essential that the government and industry, along with Indian Missions abroad, collaborate to identify and address the non-tariff measures that create market access challenges.”
The comments align with observation in UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update 2026, which noted that non-tariff measures continue to influence export costs and market access across global trade.
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