Today’s trade environment presents mixed signals — with a sharp export contraction in India, structural growth in the Eurozone, and rising influence of the Chinese yuan in global settlement. On November 17, 2025, exporters and importers should focus on these shifts.
At EximHub.pro, we monitor such trends to help businesses refine their sourcing, export-strategy and market-access decisions. Below is the curated roundup of major trade-news items for the day.
1. India’s Exports Drop 11.8% in October; Trade Deficit Hits US$ 41.68 Billion
Source: NDTV – “Exports Plunge 11.8% in October, Trade Deficit Soars To $41.68 Billion.” www.ndtv.com
India’s goods exports for October fell to US$ 34.38 billion, down 11.8% year-on-year, while imports jumped 16.6% to US$ 76.06 billion. The resulting trade deficit surged to US$ 41.68 billion. Gold imports alone rose from US$ 4.92 billion to US$ 14.72 billion.
Why it matters:
- For Indian exporters and sourcing businesses, this signals headwinds: pricing pressure, demand softness, and larger imbalances.
- Global importers dealing with India should review sourcing cost structures and supply-chain timing.
EximHub Insight:
If your business is tied to Indian exports or supply chains, revise your product-mix strategy, hedging approach and explore alternate markets. Use our India Export Support services.
2. Eurozone Growth For 2025 Revised Up to 1.3% — Still Risks Ahead
Source: EU News – “Eurozone posts higher-than-expected growth in 2025: +1.3 percent vs 0.9 percent forecast.” Eunews
The Eurozone economy is now projected to grow 1.3% in 2025, higher than prior estimates of 0.9%. However, growth is expected to decelerate to 1.2% in 2026 before picking up. The report flagged trade-policy risk and global demand headwinds.
Trade relevance:
- Exporters targeting Europe may find incremental opportunities despite global trade slowdowns.
- Importers servicing European partners need to monitor demand weakening and cost pressures.
EximHub Insight:
Exporters should factor Europe-bound demand into their market-access plans and review logistics/pricing for stability. Our Export Growth & Market Access arm can guide you.
3. China’s Trade Clout Could Accelerate Yuan’s International Role
Source: Reuters – “China’s trade clout can quicken the yuan’s rise.” Reuters
China’s latest five-year plan signals a push to settle more trade in the yuan, which currently accounts for around 8.5% of global currency trades. Moves to use the yuan in commodities like iron ore and semiconductors could shift global payment flows.
Trade relevance:
- Exporters and importers trading with China should monitor currency-settlement shifts and adjust payment strategy accordingly.
- Financial-risk and FX-hedging models may need recalibration if yuan-denomination gains.
EximHub Insight:
For firms dealing with Chinese trade, evaluate alternative currency settlement (yuan), and update your trade-finance advisory. Browse our Trade Finance & Compliance services.
What Exporters & Importers Should Do Now
- Address the export drop in India: review market strategy, pricing, hedging and sourcing alternatives.
- Leverage moderate growth in Europe: target stable demand while being alert to lingering risk.
- Prepare for possible currency shifts in China-trade: adjust settlement terms, hedging and supplier-contracts.
- Visit EximHub.pro for tailored advisory, export-roadmaps, and market-access support.
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