India's Handicraft Economy
Handicraft Exports
How India exports handicrafts to the US and Europe, the role of the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts and trade fairs, and how tariffs and demand shifts affect exporters.
India exports handicrafts worldwide.
Markets
The US is the biggest buyer, followed by European countries.
EPCH
The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts supports exporters with fairs and information.
Trade fairs
The IHGF Delhi Fair at Greater Noida brings global buyers to Indian exporters.
Products
Home décor, furnishings, lamps, carpets and gifts.
Risks
- Tariffs: US tariffs on Indian goods in 2025 hurt handicraft exporters.
- Demand swings with economic conditions abroad.
Compliance
Buyers demand ethical sourcing and quality standards.
A buyer from a European chain visits the IHGF fair and orders thousands of cushion covers.
Exports are a large market.
- The US is the biggest market.
- EPCH supports exporters.
- The IHGF fair attracts buyers.
- Tariffs and demand affect exports.
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