India’s merchandise imports in November 2021 was USD 53.15 billion, an increase of 57.18% over USD 33.81 billion in November 2020 and an increase of 37.96% over USD 38.52billion in November 2019.
India’s merchandise imports in April-November 2021 was USD 384.44 billion, an increase of 75.39% over USD 219.19 billion in April-November 2020 and an increase of 18.44% over USD 324.59 billion in April-November 2019.
The trade deficit in November 2021 was USD 23.27 billion, while it was 121.98 billion USD during April-November 2021.
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Statement 1: India’s Merchandise Trade in November 2021 |
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| Value in Billion USD |
% Growth |
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Nov-21 |
Nov-20 | Nov-19 | Nov-21 over Nov-20 | Nov-21 over Nov-19 | |
| Exports | 29.88 | 23.62 | 25.77 | 26.49 |
15.93 |
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Imports |
53.15 | 33.81 | 38.52 | 57.18 | 37.96 |
| Deficit | 23.27 | 10.19 | 12.75 | 128.30 |
82.48 |
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Statement 2: India’s Merchandise Trade in Apr-Nov 2021 |
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| Value in Billion USD |
% Growth |
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Apr-Nov21 |
Apr-Nov20 | Apr-Nov19 |
Apr-Nov 21 over Apr-Nov 20 |
Apr-Nov 21 over Apr-Nov 19 |
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| Exports | 262.46 | 174.15 | 211.17 | 50.71 |
24.29 |
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Imports |
384.44 | 219.19 | 324.59 | 75.39 | 18.44 |
| Deficit | 121.98 | 45.05 | 113.42 | 170.80 |
7.54 |
Value of non-petroleum exports in November 2021 was 26.06USD billion, registering a positive growth of 18.1% over non-petroleum exports of USD 22.06 billion in November 2020 and a positive growth of 18.69% over non-petroleum exports of USD 21.95 billion in November 2019.
Value of non-petroleum imports was USD 38.47 billion in November 2021 with a positive growth of 39.9% over non-petroleum imports of USD 27.5 billion in November 2020 and a positive growth of 40.12% over non-petroleum imports of USD 27.45 billion in November 2019.
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Statement 3: Merchandise Non-POL Trade in November 2021 |
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| Value in Billion USD |
% Growth |
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Nov21 |
Nov20 | Nov19 | Nov21 over Nov20 | Nov21 over Nov19 | |
| Exports |
26.06 |
22.06 |
21.95 |
18.10 |
18.69 |
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Imports |
38.47 | 27.50 | 27.45 | 39.90 |
40.12 |
The cumulative value of non-petroleum exports in April-November 2021 was USD 225.46 billion, an increase of 41.78% over USD 159.03 billion in April-November 2020 and an increase of 23.44% over USD 182.66 billion in April-November 2019.
The cumulative value of non-petroleum imports in April-November 2021 was USD 282.36 billion, showing an increase of 61.4% compared to non-oil imports of USD 174.94 billion in April-November 2020 and an increase of 18.34% compared to non-oil imports of USD 238.6 billion in April-November 2019.
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Statement 4: Merchandise Non-POL Trade Apr-Nov 2021 |
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| Value in Billion USD |
% Growth |
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Apr-Nov21 |
Apr-Nov20 |
Apr-Nov19 |
Apr-Nov21 over Apr-Nov20 |
Apr-Nov21 over Apr-Nov19 |
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| Exports | 225.46 | 159.03 | 182.66 | 41.78 |
23.44 |
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Imports |
282.36 | 174.94 | 238.60 | 61.40 |
18.34 |
Value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in November 2021 was USD 23.66 billion, registering a positive growth of 22.16% over non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 19.37 billion in November 2020 and a positive growth of 22.17% over non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 19.37 billion in November 2019.
Value of non-oil, non-GJ (gold, silver & Precious metals) imports was USD 32.02 billion in November 2021 with a positive growth of 41.53%over non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 22.63 billion in November 2020and a positive growth of 42.72% over non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 22.44 billion in November 2019.
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Statement 5: Merchandise Non-POL Non-GJ Trade in November 2021 |
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Value in Billion USD |
% Growth | ||||
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Nov-21 |
Nov-20 |
Nov-19 |
Nov21 over Nov20 |
Nov21 over Nov19 |
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Exports |
23.66 | 19.37 | 19.37 | 22.16 | 22.17 |
| Imports | 32.02 | 22.63 | 22.44 | 41.53 |
42.72 |
The cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in April-November 2021 was USD 199.56 billion, an increase of 37.89% over cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 144.72 billion in April-November 2020 and an increase of 27.03% over cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 157.09 billion in April-November 2019.
Non-oil, non-GJ (Gold, Silver & Precious Metals) imports was USD 228.09 billion in April-November 2021, recording a positive growth of 49.52%, as compared to non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 152.55 billion in April-November 2020 and a positive growth of 13.54% over USD 200.89 billion in April-November 2019.
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Statement 6: Merchandise Non-POL Non-GJ Trade Apr-Nov 2021 |
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| Value in Billion USD |
% Growth |
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Apr-Nov21 |
Apr-Nov20 | Apr-Nov19 | Apr-Nov21 over Apr-Nov20 |
Apr-Nov21 over Apr-Nov19 |
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Exports |
199.56 | 144.72 | 157.09 | 37.89 | 27.03 |
| Imports | 228.09 | 152.55 | 200.89 | 49.52 |
13.54 |
Top 10 major commodity groups covering 79% of total exports are as follows:
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Statement 7: Exports of Top 10 Major Commodity Groups |
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Value of Export (Million US$) |
Share (%) |
Growth (%) |
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Major Commodity Group |
Nov ’21 | Nov ’20 | Nov ’21 |
Nov ’21 over Nov ’20 |
| Engineering Goods | 8077.32 | 5896.67 | 27.04 |
36.98 |
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Petroleum Products |
3820.03 | 1557.36 | 12.79 | 145.29 |
| Gems and Jewellery | 2392.20 | 2690.83 | 8.01 |
-11.10 |
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Organic and Inorganic Chemicals |
2246.50 | 1694.92 | 7.52 | 32.54 |
| Drugs and Pharmaceuticals | 1825.36 | 1963.40 | 6.11 |
-7.03 |
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Electronic Goods |
1455.58 | 1121.17 | 4.87 | 29.83 |
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Cotton Yarn/Fabrics/Made-ups, Handloom Products Etc. |
1227.83 | 872.55 | 4.11 |
40.72 |
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RMG Of All Textiles |
1072.17 | 1043.75 | 3.59 | 2.72 |
| Marine Products | 753.99 | 586.64 | 2.52 |
28.53 |
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Plastic and Linoleum |
724.35 | 507.25 | 2.42 | 42.80 |
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Total of 10 Major Commodity Groups |
23595.35 | 17934.54 | 78.98 |
31.56 |
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Rest |
6280.75 | 5685.40 | 21.02 | 10.47 |
| Total Exports | 29876.11 | 23619.95 | 100.00 |
26.49 |
Top 10 major commodity groups covering 77% of total imports and showing positive growths in November 2021 over corresponding month of previous year are as follows:
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Statement 8: Imports of Top 10 Major Commodity Groups |
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Import (Million US$) |
Share (%) |
Growth (%) |
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| Major Commodity Group | Nov.’21 | Nov.’20 | Nov.’21 |
Nov.’21 over Nov.’20 |
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Petroleum, Crude & products |
14677.89 | 6314.81 | 27.62 | 132.44 |
| Electronic goods | 5743.17 | 4695.06 | 10.81 |
22.32 |
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Gold |
4221.66 | 3022.59 | 7.94 | 39.67 |
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Coal, Coke & Briquettes, etc. |
3577.42 | 1517.08 | 6.73 |
135.81 |
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Machinery, electrical & non-electrical |
3322.01 | 2568.89 | 6.25 | 29.32 |
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Organic & Inorganic Chemicals |
2521.60 | 1515.51 | 4.74 |
66.39 |
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Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones |
1978.67 | 1839.14 | 3.72 | 7.59 |
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Artificial resins, plastic materials, etc. |
1860.22 | 1156.63 | 3.50 |
60.83 |
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Vegetable Oil |
1754.90 | 981.38 | 3.30 | 78.82 |
| Non-ferrous metals | 1522.68 | 1154.69 | 2.87 |
31.87 |
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Total of 10 Major Commodity Groups |
41180.22 | 24765.78 | 77.49 | 66.28 |
| Rest | 11965.41 | 9046.51 | 22.51 |
32.27 |
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Total Imports |
53145.63 | 33812.29 | 100.00 |
57.18 |
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