<h1>India's Export Growth Slows in 2012 After Meeting Targets; Non-Traditional Items Gain Traction in Global Markets.</h1> The export target for 2011-12 was successfully met with an annual growth rate of approximately 15%. However, data from April to September 2012 indicates a slowdown in exports. In 2011-12, export growth to regions such as West Asia GCC, other West Asian countries, ASEAN, and other South Asian countries was 6.79%, 22.89%, 43.38%, and 14%, respectively. Indian exports have increasingly included non-traditional items like leather, electronics, chemicals, and services. This information was provided by a government official in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha.