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The cumulative overall exports during April -September 2024 is estimated at USD 393.22Billion, as compared to USD 375Billion in April-September 2023, with an estimated growth of 4.86%.

The cumulative overall exports during April -September 2024 is estimated at USD 393.22Billion, as compared to USD 375Billion in April-September 2023, with an estimated growth of 4.86%.

September 2024

April-September 2024

India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for September 2024* is estimated at USD 65.19 Billion, registering a positive growth of 3.76 percent vis-à-vis September 2023.Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for September 2024* is estimated at USD 71.68 Billion, registering a positive growth of 3.79 percent vis-à-vis September 2023.

Table 1: Trade during September 2024*

 

 

September 2024

(USD Billion)

September 2023

(USD Billion)

Merchandise

Exports

34.58

34.41

Imports

55.36

54.49

Services*

Exports

30.61

28.42

Imports

16.32

14.58

Total Trade

(Merchandise +Services) *

Exports

65.19

62.83

Imports

71.68

69.06

Trade Balance

-6.49

-6.23

* Note: The latest data for services sector released by RBI is for August2024. The data for September 2024 is an estimation, which will be revised based on RBI’s subsequent release. (ii) Data for April-September 2023 and April-June 2024 has been revised on pro-rata basis using quarterly balance of payments data.

Fig 1: Total Trade during September2024*

 

India’s total exports during April-September2024* is estimated at USD 393.22 Billion registering a positive growth of 4.86 percent. Total imports during April-September 2024* is estimated at USD 448.05 Billion registering a growth of 6.89 percent.

Table 2: Trade during April-September 2024*

 

 

April-September 2024

(USD Billion)

April-September 2023

(USD Billion)

Merchandise

Exports

213.22

211.08

Imports

350.66

330.32

Services*

Exports

180.00

163.92

Imports

97.39

88.86

Total Trade

(Merchandise +Services) *

Exports

393.22

375.00

Imports

448.05

419.18

Trade Balance

-54.83

-44.18

 

Fig 2: Total Trade during April-September 2024*    

      

MERCHANDISE TRADE

 

Fig 3: Merchandise Trade during September 2024

Fig4: Merchandise Trade during April-September 2024

 

Table 3: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during September 2024

 

(USD Billion)

September 2023

(USD Billion)

Non- petroleum exports

29.85

27.95

Non- petroleum imports

42.82

40.48

Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery exports

27.03

24.76

Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery imports

36.49

34.21

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

 

Fig 5: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during September 2024

Table 4: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April-September 2024

 

(USD Billion)

April-September 2023

(USD Billion)

Non- petroleum exports

176.68

169.33

Non- petroleum imports

261.75

246.36

Non-petroleum &Non Gems& Jewellery exports

162.77

153.71

Non-petroleum & Non Gems & Jewellery imports

222.72

211.34

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

Fig 6: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April-September 2024

 

SERVICES TRADE

 

Fig 7: Services Trade during September2024*

 

Fig 8: Services Trade during April-September 2024*

*Link for Quick Estimates

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