India's exports during April, 2009 were valued at US $ 10743 million (Rs.53779 crore) which was 33.2 per cent lower in dollar terms (16.4 per cent in Rupee terms) than the level of US$ 16076 million (Rs.64340 crore) during April, 2008.

India's imports during April, 2009 were valued at US $ 15747 million (Rs.78832 crore) representing a decrease of 36.6 per cent in dollar terms (20.6 per cent in Rupee terms) over the level of imports valued at US $ 24823 million (Rs.99347 crore) in April, 2008.

Oil imports during April, 2009 were valued at US $ 3634 million which was 58.5 per cent lower than oil imports valued at US $ 8749 million in the corresponding period last year. 

Non-oil imports during April, 2009 were estimated at US $ 12113 million which was 24.6 per cent lower than non-oil imports of US$ 16074 million in April, 2008.

The trade deficit for April, 2009 was estimated at US $ 5004 million which was lower than the deficit at US $ 8747 million during April, 2008.

EXPORTS & IMPORTS  : (US $ Million)
(PROVISIONAL)
	APRIL
EXPORTS(including re-exports)
2008-2009	16076
2009-2010	10743
%Growth 2009-2010/ 2008-2009	-33.2
IMPORTS
2008-2009	24823
2009-2010	15747
%Growth 2009-2010/ 2008-2009	-36.6
TRADE BALANCE
2008-2009	-8747
2009-2010	-5004
EXPORTS & IMPORTS  : (Rs. Crore)
(PROVISIONAL)
	APRIL
EXPORTS(including re-exports)
2008-2009	64340
2009-2010	53779
%Growth 2009-2010/ 2008-2009	-16.4
IMPORTS
2008-2009	99347
2009-2010	78832
%Growth 2009-2010/ 2008-2009	-20.6
TRADE BALANCE
2008-2009	-35007
2009-2010	-25053
Figures for 2008-09 are the latest revised whereas figures for 2009-10 are provisional

Trade contraction: Exports and imports both declined markedly in April, reducing the merchandise trade deficit compared with prior year. April 2009 merchandise trade data show significant year over year declines in exports and imports, with imports falling more sharply and the monthly trade deficit narrowing compared with April 2008. Oil imports declined markedly more than non oil imports. Figures are given in US dollars and Indian rupees, with April 2009 data provisional and 2008-09 figures revised.