Korea exports to India jump over 30% in January to August on chip demand
Korea's exports to India jumped more than 30 percent in the first eight months of the year from the same period in 2025, driven by strong demand for semiconductors, a government agency said Monday. Korean shipments to India rose 30.8 percent on-year to $16.8 billion from January through August compared to $12.84 billion last year, according to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).…
Korea's exports to India surged over 30% between January and August of the current year, compared to the same period in 2025, according to a government agency. The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) reported that shipments to India increased by 30.8% year-on-year to $16.8 billion, from $12.84 billion last year.
India is investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and related infrastructure as part of its "Make in India" initiative, which aims to transform the country into a global manufacturing hub. KOTRA attributes the strong growth in Korean exports to India to the nation's push towards industrialization.
Korean chipmakers, as well as companies producing materials, parts, and equipment, have been expanding their presence in the Indian market. This growth in exports demonstrates that Korean companies will have more business opportunities in the rapidly expanding Indian market, as global supply chains continue to reorganize, stated Kang Kyung-sung, KOTRA's President and Chief Executive Officer.
KOTRA's goal is to help increase bilateral trade between Korea and India to $50 billion.
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