Exports are vital for the economy. It is an indispensable Leans of sustaining adequate and uninterrupted supplies of imported inputs for smooth functioning of the country’s economy. The importance of exports and its role in the developed and developing economics were stated in the first chapter. Particularly, India’s growing imbalance of trade problem, declining foreign exchange reserve, burgeoning import trade trend and ever-increasing foreign debt were stated. India’s export performance and the emergence of non-traditional manufactured goods particularly the leather products which plays a vital role in export trade and its role in the Indian economy were also discussed.