USD 200-bn export opportunity for India to BRICS by 2030: ASSOCHAM
Business 18 Jun, 2026

USD 200-bn export opportunity for India to BRICS by 2030: ASSOCHAM

Business To Business, New Delhi, 18th June, 2026:  ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) has projected that India could nearly double its exports to BRICS nations, increasing them from about USD 96 billion in FY2025-26 to USD 200 billion by 2030.
About BRICS
BRICS currently comprises 11 member countries:

  • Brazil
  • Russia
  • India
  • China
  • South Africa
  • Egypt
  • Ethiopia
  • Iran
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Indonesia
Together, these economies represent a significant share of global population, trade, energy resources, and economic output.
Sectors with export potential
According to ASSOCHAM, India can significantly expand exports in several sectors:
  • Electronics and electrical equipment
  • Minerals and metal products
  • Chemicals and petrochemicals
  • Automobiles and auto components
  • Textiles and apparel
  • Leather products
  • Engineering goods
  • Pharmaceutical products
  • Gems and jewellery
  • Rice and other agricultural products
  • Processed food products
  • Marine products
Several factors support the growth outlook:
  • Rising demand within BRICS economies.
  • Expansion of trade ties among Global South countries.
  • Increasing diversification of supply chains.
  • Growing competitiveness of Indian manufacturing.
  • Strong performance of sectors such as pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, and electronics.
The expansion of BRICS presents new opportunities for Indian exporters. Many of the newer members, particularly in West Asia and Africa, are large importers of food, pharmaceuticals, engineering products, and consumer goods—areas where India has established strengths.
Greater exports to BRICS countries could help India:
  • Diversify export markets.
  • Reduce dependence on traditional markets in North America and Europe.
  • Strengthen economic ties with emerging economies.
  • Support domestic manufacturing and employment.
To achieve the USD 200 billion target by 2030, industry experts emphasize the need for:
  • Improved logistics and trade facilitation.
  • Stronger bilateral and multilateral trade arrangements.
  • Enhanced export competitiveness.
  • Greater market access for Indian products.
  • Support for exporters in high-growth sectors.
If these conditions are met, BRICS could become one of the most important growth engines for India's export expansion over the remainder of the decade.

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