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 more than 30 percent from January to August this year compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). The increase was primarily fueled by strong demand for semiconductors, which reached $16.8 billion from $12.84 billion in the previous year, as reported by KOTRA.
India is actively investing in artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and related infrastructure to transform itself into a global manufacturing hub through its Make in India initiative. This has led Korean chipmakers and companies involved in materials, parts, and equipment to expand their presence in the Indian market. KOTRA President and CEO Kang Kyung-sung emphasized that the strong export performance indicates more business opportunities for Korean companies in this rapidly growing market, which is part of the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains.
KOTRA aims to further boost bilateral trade between Korea and India, targeting a combined figure of $50 billion.
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