The shipments to the region had declined in March due to the US-Iran conflict, but improved in April and further in May.
“Our exports to the Middle East have evened out,” he told reporters here. The shipments in June 2025 were USD 4.67 billion.
The country’s exports to the UAE rose 3.57 per cent to USD 2.7 billion, but shipments to Saudi Arabia declined by 4.42 per cent to USD 768.56 million.
On the other hand, imports from the UAE and Oman have registered a positive growth. But it dipped by 29.75 per cent from Saudi Arabia.
Indian exporters are using three ports (Duqm, Sohar and Salalah) in Oman to push exports to the region.
The US-Iran conflict has severely impacted the movement of ships carrying cargoes in international waters, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.
India normally exports goods worth about USD 6 billion every month to the region.