13 Largest Handicraft Exporting Countries in the World

2. India

Export Volume: $3.6 billion

India is one of the largest handicraft exporting countries in the world, with an export trade volume of $3.6 billion during FY2023. The country is a clear market leader when it comes to the homemade carpets segment, representing 37% of its overall handicraft exports, and accounting for 40% of all handmade carpets exported in the world. Other prominent handicraft items exported by India include handmade woolen, hand-printed textiles & scarves, woodwares, jewelry, and incense sticks called agarabattis.