In September 2020, the value of non-petroleum exports was USD 23.81 billion, registering a positive growth of 5.44 per cent over September 2019. The value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in September 2020 was USD 21.11 billion, as compared to USD 19.00 billion in September 2019, registering a positive growth of 11.12 per cent. The cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in April-September 2020-21 was USD 104.35 billion, as compared to USD 118.65 billion for the corresponding period in 2019-20, exhibiting a decrease of 12.05 per cent.
In September 2020, Oil imports were USD 5.82 billion, as compared to USD 9.09 billion in September 2019, a decline by 35.92 per cent. Oil imports in April-September 2020-21 were USD 31.85 billion, as compared to USD 65.20 billion, showing a decline of 51.14 per cent. Non-oil imports in September 2020 were estimated at USD 24.48 billion, as compared to USD 28.61 billion in September 2019, showing a decline of 14.41 per cent. Non-oil imports in April-September 2020-21 were USD 116.83 billion, as compared to USD 182.88 billion, registering a decline of 36.12 per cent during the same period of the last year. Non-oil and non-gold imports were USD 21.80 billion in September 2020, recording a negative growth of 13.29 per cent, as compared to non-oil and non-gold imports of USD 25.14 billion in September 2019. Non-oil and non-gold imports were USD 104.85 billion in April-September 2020-21, recording a negative growth of 32.64 per cent, as compared to non-oil and non-gold imports of USD 155.66 billion in April-September 2019-20.
Major commodities of export which have recorded positive growth during September 2020 vis-à-vis September 2019 are: Other cereals (304.71%), Iron ore (109.52%), Rice (92.44%), Oil meals (43.90%), Carpet (42.89%), Ceramic products and glassware (35.92%), Oil seeds (35.42%), Cereal preparations and miscellaneous processed item (33.54%), Drugs and pharmaceuticals (24.36%), Handicrafts excl handmade carpet (21.40%), Meat, dairy and poultry products (19.96%), Jute mfg. including floor covering (18.62%), Cotton yarn/fabs./madeups, handloom products etc. (14.82%), Tobacco (11.09%), Rmg of all textiles (10.21%), Spices (10.07%), Plastic and linoleum (6.50%), Petroleum products (4.17%), Engineering goods (3.73%), Organic and inorganic chemicals (2.87%), Coffee (0.79%) and Electronic goods (0.04%).
Major commodities of export which have recorded negative growth during September 2020 vis-à-vis August 2019 are Cashew (-44.25%), Gems & Jewellery (-24.66%), Man-made yarn/fabs./made-ups etc. (-9.13%), Mica, Coal & other ores, minerals including processed minerals (-7.86%), Marine products (-5.41%), Leather & leather products (-3.67%), Fruits and vegetables (-3.00%), and Tea (-2.64%).
Major commodity groups of import showing negative growth in September 2020 over the corresponding month of last year are: Silver (-93.92%), Cotton Raw and Waste (-82.02%), Newsprint (-62.44%), Gold (-52.85%), Transport equipment (-47.08%), Leather & leather products (-43.80%) and Sulphur & Unroasted Iron Pyrts (-40.47%).
MERCHANDISE TRADE : Preliminary Data, September 2020
Summary Value in USD Billion
| Total | Non-Petroleum | Non- Petroleum and Non-Gems &Jewellery | |||||||
| 2019-20 | 2020-21 | % change | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | % change | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | % change | |
| Exports | 26.02 | 27.4 | 5.27 | 22.59 | 23.81 | 5.44 | 19.00 | 21.11 | 11.12 |
| Imports | 37.69 | 30.31 | -19.6 | 28.61 | 24.49 | -14.41 | 25.14 | 21.80 | -13.29 |
| Deficit | -11.67 | -2.91 | -75.06 | -6.02 | -0.67 | -88.87 | -6.14 | -0.68 | -88.85 |
Change by top Commodity Groups Value in USD Million
| Top Increase | Top Decline | |||||
| Commodity group | Change in value | % change | Commodity group | Change in value | % change | |
| Export | DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS | 438.88 | 24.36 | GEMS AND JEWELLERY | -884.54 | -24.66 |
| RICE | 345.77 | 92.44 | MAN-MADE YARN/FABS./MADEUPS ETC | -36.09 | -9.13 | |
| ENGINEERING GOODS | 244.16 | 3.73 | MARINE PRODUCTS | -34.40 | -5.41 | |
| Import | ELECTRONIC GOODS | 196.73 | 3.46 | PETROLEUM, CRUDE & PRODUCTS | -3263.53 | -35.92 |
| METAL FERROUS ORES & OTHER MINERALS | 176.14 | 42.80 | MACHINERY, ELECTRICAL & NON-ELECTRICAL | -1302.57 | -36.76 | |
| MEDCNL. & PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS | 136.37 | 27.58 | TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT | -772.33 | -47.08 | |
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
