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Engineering exports slump 67% to UAE and 45% to Saudi as West Asia shipping snarls
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Cargo ship disruptions blamed for the sudden drop
Indian engineering exports fell sharply in March, with shipments to the UAE down 66.8% and to Saudi Arabia dropping 45%. The downturn is linked to a West Asia crisis that disrupted cargo ship movements. Even with these regional shocks, engineering exports rose overall in March and across the 2025-26 fiscal year, while the US remains the top destination.
- Engineering exports to UAE fell 66.8% in March
- Saudi-bound engineering shipments dropped 45%
- West Asia crisis disrupted cargo ship routes
- Overall sector grew in March and 2025-26
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