New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) India's exports to the US declined by around 14 per cent on a month-on-month basis to USD 6.86 billion in August when the 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods by the Trump administration came into effect in two tranches.

Indian exports to the US stood at USD 8 billion in July.

The US, however, continued to remain the top export destination for Indian goods in August as well as in the five months of the current fiscal year.

On a yearly basis, the exports to the US in August were up 7.15 per cent, according to the Commerce Ministry data.

The US had imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods effective August 7 and an additional 25 per cent penalty for buying Russian crude oil effective August 27.

After the US, the top destinations for Indian exports included the UAE (3.24 billion), the Netherlands (USD 1.83 billion), China (USD 1.21 billion) and the UK (USD 1.14 billion), according to the data.

Regarding imports, China accounted for USD 10.9 billion, followed by Russia (4.83 billion), the UAE (4.66 billion), the US (3.6 billion) and Saudi Arabia (2.52 billion). PTI NKD MR

Tariff measures disrupt exports to US after phased imposition, reducing monthly shipments and shifting trade flows. India's exports to the United States fell month on month in August after the US implemented enhanced tariff measures in two successive tranches during the month; notwithstanding this monthly decline, the US remained India's top export destination and exports showed year on year growth for August. The report also lists leading alternative export destinations and principal import sources, highlighting short term shifts in trade flows following the phased tariff implementation.