F. No. 2(19)/2020/Stats Div
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
(Statistics Division)
New Delhi, Dated 01st November 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