COIMBATORE: The continuing West Asia crisis is disrupting Kongu region’s export trade, with industries facing higher raw material and freight costs. Coimbatore exporters face higher freight, raw material and insurance costs as the West Asia crisis disrupts shipping and delivery schedules. India’s rice exports rose 2.5% to $5.77 billion in FY27 amid supply disruptions and high freight costs due to West Asia conflicts, while marine product exports surged 13% to $4.5 billion.