Tamil Nadu tops textile exports, Gujarat and Maharashtra follow

State records strong growth, secures top export share.

Tamil Nadu has emerged as India’s leading textile exporter in FY2024-25, registering shipments worth $ 7,997.17 million and marking a growth of over 29 per cent in the past four years, according to an official statement.

The state’s textile exports have steadily risen from $6,193 million in 2020-21, reflecting sustained momentum driven by policy support and industry expansion. M K Stalin, Chief Minister, said the state has outperformed key competitors such as Gujarat and Maharashtra to secure the top position.

“Tamil Nadu’s export volume of textiles, which was $6,193.39 million in 2020-21 due to the planned actions of the Dravidian Model government, rose to $7,997.17 million in the next four years. Overall, in India’s exports, Tamil Nadu accounts for 21.84 per cent,” he wrote in a social media post.

As per the National Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade data, India’s total textile exports stood at $36,610 million during the period, with Tamil Nadu contributing the largest share at $7,997.17 million.

The government noted that coordinated efforts across departments and targeted schemes have enabled broad-based growth in the sector, helping the state maintain its leadership position.

In comparison, Gujarat ranked second with exports of $ 5,646.01 million, while Maharashtra followed in third place with shipments valued at $3,831.29 million.

Officials reiterated that Tamil Nadu continues to lead the country in textile exports, supported by consistent policy initiatives and a strong manufacturing ecosystem.

News source: Deccan Herald