The Indian market for Christmas and New Year celebrations is a rapidly growing sector that spans multiple industries, including retail, food, drinks, tourism, and e-commerce.
The market is worth tens of thousands of crores, with significant spending on gifts, parties, drinks, and decorations. While Christmas and New Year are not traditional Indian festivals, their commercial and cultural influence has grown, contributing positively to India’s economy, particularly in urban and metropolitan regions. The festive season stimulates spending, employment, and tourism, making it a crucial period for India’s retail and hospitality sectors.
India spends and also exports more during Christmas and the New Year.
Notably Indian export more and Indians spend more during this year-end celebration which inherently in no an “Indian” traditional festival. Indian diaspora is in 210 countries with a population of 32-33 million.
Here we discuss the Opportunities for Indian Exporters during these major festivals for the Exporters from India.
Here we present a list of industry-wise items that are exported from India to various countries during the Diwali season, Christmas and New Year times.
Christmas and New Year generate higher export values for India due to the festival’s global and secular appeal. Diwali exports remain culturally significant, targeting Indian diaspora-heavy countries. Both festivals play crucial roles in boosting exports of decorations, textiles, handicrafts, food, and gifting items, contributing to India’s economy and supporting small-scale industries, artisans, and global trade partnerships.
Plan your Export Products in advance. You should at least be three months before the festive dates while exporting.
Start your preparations right from now for Diwali and Christmas in 2025.
Happy Exporting !