India's Export Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis of the United States
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Dr. Vijay Kumar1,* 
| Dr. Sohanlal Gosai2
1Associate Professor, Department of E.A.F.M., S.P.C. Government College, Ajmer (India)
2Assistant Professor, Department of E.A.F.M., S.P.C. Government College, Ajmer (India)
*Corresponding author: nvijaynarwal@gmail.com
Received: 01 January 2025 | Revised: 17 January 2025
Accepted: 18 January 2025 | Published Online: 18 January 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15108423
© 2025 The Authors, under a Creative Commons license, Published by Scholarly Publication
Abstract
This study investigates India’s export dynamics, with a particular focus on its trade relationship with key global partners, especially the United States. Over the years, India’s exports have grown significantly. The export intensity index reveals that India’s trade with the United States is robust, accounting for 18% of India’s total exports in 2023, the concentration index indicates a moderate diversification in India’s export portfolio, although certain markets like the UAE and China exhibit higher concentration. For instance, the UAE’s export intensity index has increased from 11.4 in 1988 to 39.04 in 2022, showcasing its growing importance, while Japan’s index fell from 57.79 to 7.10 during the same period, reflecting diminishing trade ties. Despite a significant rise in overall exports, challenges persist, including a widening trade deficit, tariff barriers, and limited integration into global value chains.
Keywords
Export Intensity Index, Export Concentration Index, Global Value Chains (GVCs), Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
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V. Kumar and S. Gosai, “India’s Export Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis of the United States,” Commercia 1(1) (2025) 251003. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15108423
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