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Total exports of merchandise and services in FY 2024-25 begins with strong growth of 6.88%; estimated at USD 64.56 Billion in April 2024 as compared to USD 60.40 Billion in April 2023

Total exports of merchandise and services in FY 2024-25 begins with strong growth of 6.88%; estimated at USD 64.56 Billion in April 2024 as compared to USD 60.40 Billion in April 2023

April 2024

Table 1: Trade during April 2024*

 

 

April 2024

(USD Billion)

April 2023

(USD Billion)

Merchandise

Exports

34.99

34.62

Imports

54.09

49.06

Services*

Exports

29.57

25.78

Imports

16.97

13.96

Total Trade

(Merchandise +Services) *

Exports

64.56

60.40

Imports

71.07

63.02

Trade Balance

-6.51

-2.62

* Note: The latest data for services sector released by RBI is for March 2024. The data for April 2024 is an estimation, which will be revised based on RBI’s subsequent release.

Fig 1: Total Trade during April 2024*

Fig 2: Merchandise Trade during April 2024

Table 2: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April 2024

 

(USD Billion)

April 2023

(USD Billion)

Non- petroleum exports

28.37

28.20

Non- petroleum imports

37.63

35.36

Non-petroleum & Non Gems & Jewellery exports

26.11

25.77

Non-petroleum & Non Gems & Jewellery imports

32.72

32.13

Note: Gems & Jewellery Imports include Gold, Silver & Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones

Fig 3: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April 2024

 

Fig 4: Services Trade during April 2024*

 

*Link for Quick Estimates

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