A new edition of 6Wresearch’s India Export Attractiveness Tracker 2026 highlights smartphones as the biggest export opportunity for the country over the next several years. The report points to potential smartphone exports of $94 billion by 2031, underscoring how electronics could remain central to India’s trade growth story.
The more striking takeaway, however, is the scale of demand that has yet to be captured. According to the tracker, $30.1 billion of the projected opportunity sits in untapped markets, suggesting that future export gains may depend not only on expanding existing shipments but also on reaching new destinations and buyers.
The findings add to the broader discussion around India’s push to strengthen its manufacturing base and move higher up global supply chains. If smartphone exports continue to expand, the sector could play a major role in diversifying export earnings and improving India’s position in international trade.
The tracker’s outlook suggests that the next phase of export growth may be shaped by market development as much as production capacity. For policymakers and manufacturers, the report signals that identifying underserved markets could be just as important as scaling output in the years leading up to 2031.
