India’s merchandise imports in September 2021 was USD 56.38 billion, an increase of 84.75% over USD 30.52 billion in September 2020 and an increase of 49.58% over USD 37.69 billion in September 2019.
India’s merchandise imports in April-September 2021 was USD 275.92 billion, an increase of 82.36% over USD 151.31 billion in April-September 2020 and an increase of 11.22% over USD 248.08 billion in April-September 2019.
The trade deficit in September 2021 was USD 22.94 billion, while it was USD 78.81 billion during April-September 2021.
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Statement 1: India’s Merchandise Trade in September 2021 |
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Value in Billion USD |
% Growth | ||||
| Sept-21 | Sept-20 | Sept-19 | Sept-21 over Sept-20 |
Sept-21 over Sept-19 |
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Exports |
33.44 | 27.56 | 26.02 | 21.35 | 28.51 |
| Imports | 56.38 | 30.52 | 37.69 | 84.75 |
49.58 |
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Deficit |
22.94 | 2.96 | 11.67 | 675.17 |
96.56 |
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Statement 2: India’s Merchandise Trade in Apr-Sept 2021 |
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Value in Billion USD |
% Growth | ||||
| Apr-Sept21 | Apr-Sept20 | Apr-Sept19 | Apr-Sept 21 over Apr-Sept 20 |
Apr-Sept 21 over Apr-Sept 19 |
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Exports |
197.11 | 125.61 | 159.16 | 56.92 | 23.84 |
| Imports | 275.92 | 151.31 | 248.08 | 82.36 |
11.22 |
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Deficit |
78.81 | 25.70 | 88.92 | 206.68 |
(-)11.36 |
Value of non-petroleum exports in September 2021 was 28.53USD billion, registering a positive growth of 18.72% over non-petroleum exports of USD 24.03 billion in September 2020 and a positive growth of 26.32% over non-petroleum exports of USD 22.59 billion in September 2019.
Value of non-petroleum imports was USD 38.95 billion in September 2021 with a positive growth of 57.73% over non-petroleum imports of USD 24.69 billion in September 2020 and a positive growth of 36.14% over non-petroleum imports of USD 28.61 billion in September 2019.
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Statement 3: Merchandise Non-POL Trade in September 2021 |
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Value in Billion USD |
% Growth | ||||
| Sept21 | Sept20 | Sept19 | Sept21 over Sept20 |
Sept21 over Sept19 |
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Exports |
28.53 | 24.03 | 22.59 | 18.72 | 26.32 |
| Imports | 38.95 | 24.69 | 28.61 | 57.73 |
36.14 |
The cumulative value of non-petroleum exports in April-September 2021 was USD 169.13 billion, an increase of 48.87% over USD 113.61 billion in April-September 2020 and an increase of 22.64% over USD 137.91 billion in April-September 2019.
The cumulative value of non-petroleum imports in April-September 2021 was USD 202.95 billion, showing an increase of 70.02% compared to non-oil imports of USD 119.37 billion in April-September 2020 and an increase of 10.97% compared to non-oil imports of USD 182.88 billion in April-September 2019.
| Statement 4: Merchandise Non-POL Trade Apr-Sept 2021 | |||||
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Value in Billion USD |
% Growth | ||||
| Apr-Sept21 | Apr-Sept20 | Apr-Sept19 | Apr-Sept21 over Apr-Sept20 |
Apr-Sept21 over Apr-Sept19 |
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Exports |
169.13 | 113.61 | 137.91 | 48.87 | 22.64 |
| Imports | 202.95 | 119.37 | 182.88 | 70.02 |
10.97 |
Value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in September 2021 was USD 25.29 billion, registering a positive growth of 18.59% over non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 21.33 billion in September 2020 and a positive growth of 33.14% over non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 19.0 billion in September 2019.
Value of non-oil, non-GJ (gold, silver & Precious metals) imports was USD 30.71 billion in September 2021 with a positive growth of 39.61%over non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 21.99 billion in September 2020and apositivegrowth of 22.9% over non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 24.98 billion in September 2019.
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Statement 5: Merchandise Non-POL Non-GJ Trade in September 2021 |
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Value in Billion USD |
% Growth | ||||
| Sept-21 | Sept-20 | Sept-19 | Sept21 over Sept20 |
Sept21 over Sept19 |
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Exports |
25.29 | 21.33 | 19.00 | 18.59 | 33.14 |
| Imports | 30.71 | 21.99 | 24.98 | 39.61 |
22.90 |
The cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in April-September 2021 was USD 149.84 billion, an increase of 42.82% over cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 104.92 billion in April-September 2020 and an increase of 26.29% over cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 118.65 billion in April-September 2019.
Non-oil, non-GJ (Gold, Silver & Precious Metals) imports was USD 163.65 billion in April-September 2021, recording a positive growth of 53.44%, as compared to non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 106.65 billion in April-September 2020 and a marginal positive growth of 6.51% over USD 153.65 billion in April-September 2019.
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Statement 6: Merchandise Non-POL Non-GJ Trade Apr-Sept 2021 |
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Value in Billion USD |
% Growth | ||||
| Apr-Sept21 | Apr-Sept20 | Apr-Sept19 | Apr-Sept21 over Apr-Sept20 |
Apr-Sept21 over Apr-Sept19 |
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Exports |
149.84 | 104.92 | 118.65 | 42.82 | 26.29 |
| Imports | 163.65 | 106.65 | 153.65 | 53.44 |
6.51 |
Top 10 major commodity groups, covering more than 80% of total exports, have shown positive growth in September 2021 over corresponding month of previous year, as stated below.
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Statement 7: Exports of Top 10 Major Commodity Groups |
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Value of Export (Million US$) |
Share (%) | Growth (%) | ||
| Major Commodity Group | Sept ’21 | Sept ’20 | Sept ’21 |
Sept ’21 over Sept ’20 |
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Engineering Goods |
9426.89 | 6896.27 | 28.19 | 36.70 |
| Petroleum Products | 4913.73 | 3527.01 | 14.69 |
39.32 |
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Gems And Jewellery |
3235.24 | 2702.57 | 9.67 | 19.71 |
| Organic And Inorganic Chemicals | 2377.07 | 1833.99 | 7.11 |
29.61 |
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Drugs And Pharmaceuticals |
2053.35 | 2243.48 | 6.14 | -8.47 |
| Cotton Yarn/Fabrics/Made-ups, Handloom Products Etc. | 1308.63 | 932.41 | 3.91 |
40.35 |
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RMG Of All Textiles |
1300.32 | 1190.38 | 3.89 | 9.24 |
| Electronic Goods | 1169.65 | 926.20 | 3.50 |
26.28 |
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Rice |
761.61 | 729.27 | 2.28 | 4.44 |
| Plastic And Linoleum | 751.20 | 634.19 | 2.25 |
18.45 |
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Total of 10 Major Commodity Groups |
27297.71 | 21615.78 | 81.62 | 26.29 |
| Rest | 6145.95 | 5943.27 | 18.38 |
3.41 |
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Total Exports |
33443.66 | 27559.04 | 100.00 |
21.35 |
Top 10 major commodity groups, covering more than 80% of total imports, have shown below.
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Statement 8: Imports of Top 10 Major Commodity Groups |
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Import (Million US$) |
Share (%) | Growth (%) | ||
| Major Commodity Group | Sept.’21 | Sept.’20 | Sept.’21 |
Sept.’21 over Sept.’20 |
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Petroleum, Crude & products |
17436.42 | 5826.28 | 30.92 | 199.27 |
| Electronic goods | 6888.00 | 5873.06 | 12.22 |
17.28 |
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Gold |
5115.76 | 601.43 | 9.07 | 750.60 |
| Machinery, electrical & non-electrical | 3198.45 | 2252.34 | 5.67 |
42.01 |
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Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones |
2571.63 | 2086.70 | 4.56 | 23.24 |
| Organic & Inorganic Chemicals | 2485.01 | 1589.39 | 4.41 |
56.35 |
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Coal, Coke & Briquettes, etc. |
2187.33 | 1195.95 | 3.88 | 82.89 |
| Vegetable Oil | 1988.93 | 858.18 | 3.53 |
131.76 |
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Artificial resins, plastic materials, etc. |
1646.11 | 1081.46 | 2.92 | 52.21 |
| Non-ferrous metals | 1461.24 | 940.70 | 2.59 |
55.34 |
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Total of 10 Major Commodity Groups |
44978.87 | 22305.50 | 79.77 | 101.65 |
| Rest | 11404.45 | 8212.85 | 20.23 |
38.86 |
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Total Imports |
56383.32 | 30518.35 | 100.00 |
84.75 |
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