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      INDIA’S MERCHANDISE TRADE: Preliminary Data October 2021

      November 2, 2021

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      INDIA’S MERCHANDISE TRADE: Preliminary Data October 2021

      India’s merchandise exports in October 2021 was USD 35.47 billion, an increase of 42.33% over USD 24.92 billion in October 2020 and an increase of 35.21% over USD 26.23 billion in October 2019.

      India’s merchandise exports in April-October 2021 was USD 232.58 billion, an increase of 54.51% over USD 150.53 billion in April-October 2020 and an increase of 25.45% over USD 185.4 billion in April-October 2019.

      India’s merchandise imports in October 2021 was USD 55.37 billion, an increase of 62.49% over USD 34.07 billion in October 2020 and an increase of 45.76% over USD 37.99 billion in October 2019.

      India’s merchandise imports in April-October 2021 was USD 331.29 billion, an increase of 78.71%  over USD 185.38 billion in April-October 2020 and an increase of 15.81% over USD 286.07 billion in April-October 2019.

      The trade deficit in October 2021 was USD 19.9 billion, while it was USD 98.71 billion during April-October 2021.

      Statement 1: India’s Merchandise Trade in October 2021

       

      Value in Billion USD

      % Growth

      Oct-21

      Oct-20

      Oct-19

      Oct-21 over Oct-20

      Oct-21 over Oct-19

      Exports

      35.47

      24.92

      26.23

      42.33

      35.21

      Imports

      55.37

      34.07

      37.99

      62.49

      45.76

      Deficit

      19.90

      9.15

      11.75

      117.38

      69.29

       

      Statement 2: India’s Merchandise Trade in Apr-Oct 2021

       

      Value in Billion USD

      % Growth

       

      Apr-Oct21

      Apr-Oct20

      Apr-Oct19

      Apr-Oct 21 over Apr-Oct 20

      Apr-Oct 21 over Apr-Oct 19

      Exports

      232.58

      150.53

      185.40

      54.51

      25.45

      Imports

      331.29

      185.38

      286.07

      78.71

      15.81

      Deficit

      98.71

      34.85

      100.67

      183.22

      -1.95

      Value of non-petroleum exports in October 2021 was 30.27 USD billion, registering a positive growth of 29.63% over non-petroleum exports of USD 23.35 billion in October 2020 and a positive growth of 32.84% over non-petroleum exports of USD 22.79 billion in October 2019.

      Value of non-petroleum imports was USD 40.94 billion in October 2021 with a positive growth of 45.82% over non-petroleum imports of USD 28.07 billion in October 2020 and a positive growth of 44.87% over non-petroleum imports of USD 28.26 billion in October 2019.

      Statement 3: Merchandise Non-POL Trade in October 2021

       

      Value in Billion USD

      % Growth

       

      Oct21

      Oct20

      Oct19

      Oct21 over Oct20

      Oct21 over Oct19

      Exports

      30.27

      23.35

      22.79

      29.63

      32.84

      Imports

      40.94

      28.07

      28.26

      45.82

      44.87

      The cumulative value of non-petroleum exports in April-October 2021 was USD 199.41 billion, an increase of 45.59% over USD 136.96 billion in April-October 2020 and an increase of 24.09% over USD 160.7 billion in April-October 2019.

      The cumulative value of non-petroleum imports in April-October 2021 was USD 243.89 billion, showing an increase of 65.41% compared to non-oil imports of USD 147.44 billion in April-October 2020 and an increase of 15.51% compared to non-oil imports of USD 211.14 billion in April-October 2019.

      Statement 4: Merchandise Non-POL Trade Apr-Oct 2021

       

      Value in Billion USD

      % Growth

       

      Apr-Oct21

      Apr-Oct20

      Apr-Oct19

      Apr-Oct21 over Apr-Oct20

      Apr-Oct21 over Apr-Oct19

      Exports

      199.41

      136.96

      160.70

      45.59

      24.09

      Imports

      243.89

      147.44

      211.14

      65.41

      15.51

      Value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in October 2021 was USD 26.05 billion, registering a positive growth of 27.54% over non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 20.43 billion in October 2020 and a positive growth of 36.59% over non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 19.07 billion in October 2019.

      Value of non-oil, non-GJ (gold, silver & Precious metals) imports was USD 32.42 billion in October 2021 with a positive growth of 39.29% over non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 23.27 billion in October 2020 and a positive growth of 30.72% over non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 24.8 billion in October 2019.

      Statement 5: Merchandise Non-POL Non-GJ Trade in October 2021

       

      Value in Billion USD

      % Growth

       

      Oct-21

      Oct-20

      Oct-19

      Oct21 over Oct20

      Oct21 over Oct19

      Exports

      26.05

      20.43

      19.07

      27.54

      36.59

      Imports

      32.42

      23.27

      24.80

      39.29

      30.72

      The cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in April-October 2021 was USD 175.89 billion, an increase of 40.33% over cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 125.35 billion in April-October 2020 and an increase of 27.72% over cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports of USD 137.72 billion in April-October 2019.

      Non-oil, non-GJ (Gold, Silver & Precious Metals) imports was USD 196.07 billion in April-October 2021, recording a positive growth of 50.91%, as compared to non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 129.92 billion in April-October 2020 and a marginal positive growth of 9.87% over USD 178.45 billion in April-October 2019.

      Statement 6: Merchandise Non-POL Non-GJ Trade Apr-Oct 2021

       

      Value in Billion USD

      % Growth

       

      Apr-Oct 21

      Apr-Oct 20

      Apr-Oct 19

      Apr-Oct 21 over Apr-Oct 20

      Apr-Oct 21 over Apr-Oct 19

      Exports

      175.89

      125.35

      137.72

      40.33

      27.72

      Imports

      196.07

      129.92

      178.45

      50.91

      9.87

      Top 10 major commodity groups, covering more than 80% of total exports, have shown positive growth in October 2021 over corresponding month of previous year, as stated below.

      Statement 7: Exports of Top 10 Major Commodity Groups

       

      Value of Export (Million US$)

      Share (%)

      Growth (%)

      Major Commodity Group

      Oct '21

      Oct '20

      Oct '21

      Oct '21 over Oct '20

      Engineering Goods

      9388.28

      6229.91

      28.19

      50.70

      Petroleum Products

      5197.59

      1567.31

      14.69

      231.63

      Gems And Jewellery

      4221.73

      2926.82

      9.67

      44.24

      Organic And Inorganic Chemicals

      2569.28

      1810.71

      7.11

      41.89

      Drugs And Pharmaceuticals

      2060.09

      2078.92

      6.14

      -0.91

      Electronic Goods

      1347.93

      966.29

      3.91

      39.50

      Cotton Yarn/Fabrics/Made-ups Handloom Products Etc.

      1332.75

      912.34

      3.89

      46.08

      RMG Of All Textiles

      1252.90

      1177.56

      3.50

      6.40

      Marine Products

      807.80

      684.06

      2.28

      18.09

      Plastic And Linoleum

      781.49

      599.55

      2.25

      30.35

      Total of 10 Major Commodity Groups

      28959.84

      18953.48

      81.62

      52.79

      Rest

      6510.45

      5966.93

      18.38

      9.11

      Total Exports

      35470.29

      24920.41

      100.00

      42.33

      Top 10 major commodity groups, covering about 78% of total imports, have shown below.

      Statement 8: Imports of Top 10 Major Commodity Groups

       

      Import (Million US$)

      Share (%)

      Growth (%)

      Major Commodity Group

      Oct.'21

      Oct.'20

      Oct.'21

      Oct.'21 over Oct.'20

      Petroleum, Crude & products

      14430.76

      6000.27

      26.06

      140.50

      Electronic goods

      6811.03

      5533.73

      12.30

      23.08

      Gold

      5106.14

      2499.97

      9.22

      104.25

      Machinery, electrical & non-electrical

      3540.77

      2497.29

      6.39

      41.78

      Coal, Coke & Briquettes, etc.

      3311.93

      1512.88

      5.98

      118.92

      Organic & Inorganic Chemicals

      2620.62

      1563.23

      4.73

      67.64

      Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones

      2483.01

      2291.40

      4.48

      8.36

      Artificial resins, plastic materials, etc.

      1727.27

      1121.06

      3.12

      54.07

       Vegetable Oil

      1624.79

      1018.08

      2.93

      59.59

      Iron & Steel

      1444.81

      985.71

      2.61

      46.58

      Total of 10 Major Commodity Groups

      43101.12

      25023.62

      77.84

      72.24

      Rest

      12266.92

      9050.21

      22.16

      35.54

      Total Imports

      55368.04

      34073.84

      100.00

      62.49

       

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