COIMBATORE: The continuing West Asia crisis is disrupting Kongu region’s export trade, with industries facing higher raw material and freight costs. India’s exports to West Asia are recovering from conflict-related disruption, while shipments to Africa, ASEAN and North-East Asia grew strongly in April-August. India's rice exports grew only 2.17 per cent year-on-year to $4.81 billion during April-August of 2026-27, as the continuing West Asia conflict disrupted shipping routes and pushed up freight.