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India\u2019s merchandise exports in February 2021 were USD 27.67 billion as compared to USD 27.74 billion in February 2020, a decrease of 0.25%. Exports during April-February2020-21 were USD 255.92 billion, as compared to USD 291.87 billion during the same period of last year, exhibiting a negative growth of 12.32%.<\/p>\n
India\u2019s merchandise imports in February 2021were USD 40.55 billion, as compared to USD 37.90 billion in February 2020, an increase of 6.98%. Merchandise imports during April-February 2020-21 were USD 340.88 billion, as compared to USD 443.24 billion during the same period of last year, exhibiting a negative growth of 23.09%.<\/p>\n
India is thus a net importer in February 2021, with a trade deficit of USD 12.88 billion, as compared to trade deficit of USD 10.16 billion in February 2020, an improvement of 26.74%.<\/p>\n
In February 2021, the value of non-petroleum exports was USD 25.16 billion, registering a positive growth of 3.55% over February 2020. The value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewelleryexports in February 2021 was USD 22.48 billion as compared to USD 21.28 billion in February 2020, registering a positivegrowth of 5.65%. The cumulative value of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery exports in April-February2020-21 was USD 211.25 billion, as compared to USD 219.22 billion for the corresponding period in 2019-20, exhibiting a decrease of 3.63%.<\/p>\n
In February 2021, Oil imports were USD 8.99 billion, as compared to USD 10.78 billion in February 2020, a decline by 16.63%. Oil imports in April-February2020-21 were USD 72.08 billion, as compared to USD 120.50 billion, showing a decline of 40.18%.<\/p>\n
Non-oil imports in February 2021 were estimated at USD 31.56 billion, as compared to USD 27.12 billion in February 2020, showing anincrease of 16.37%. Non-oil imports in April-February2020-21 were USD 268.78 billion, as compared to USD 322.74billion, registering a decline of 16.73% during the same period of the last year.<\/p>\n
Non-oil, non-GJ (gold, silver &Precious metals) imports were USD 23.85 billion in February 2021, recording a positive growth of 7.40%, as compared to non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 22.21 billion in February 2020. Non-oil and non-GJ imports were USD 225.49billion in April-February 2020-21, recording a negative growth of 17.11%, as compared to non-oil and non-GJ imports of USD 272.05 billion in April-February 2019-20.<\/p>\n
Major commodities of export that have recorded positive growth during February 2021 vis-\u00e0-vis February 2020 are: Other cereals (542.06.62%), Oil meals (244.12%), Iron ore (167.79%), Jute mfg. Including floor covering (45.4%), Rice (30.1%), Cereal preparations and the miscellaneous processed item (26.68%), Meat, dairy and poultry products (26.43%),Carpet (19.4%), Spices (18.46%), Drugs and pharmaceuticals (14.58%), Handicrafts excl. Hand-made carpet (13.14%), Ceramic products and glassware (10.8%), Cotton yarn\/fabrics\/made-ups, handloom products etc. (9.34%), Tobacco (7.69%), Plastic and linoleum (3.03%), Mica, coal and other ores, minerals including process (2.33%), and Organic and Inorganic Chemicals (1.16%).<\/p>\n
Major commodities of export which have recorded negative growth during February 2021 vis-\u00e0-vis February 2020 are Petroleum products (-27.13%), Oil Seeds (-25.45%), Leather and leather manufactures (-21.62%), Cashew (-18.6%), Gems and Jewellery (-11.18%), RMG of All Textiles (-8.5%), Electronic Goods (-5.8%), Fruits and vegetables (-4.01%), Man-made yarn\/fabrics\/made-ups etc. (4.0%), Engineering goods (-2.56%), Tea (-2.49%),Coffee (-0.73%), and Marine products (-0.25%).<\/p>\n
Major commodity groups of import showing positive growth in February 2021 over the corresponding month of last year are: Sulphur & Unroasted Iron Pyrites (235.96%), Gold (123.95%), Dyeing\/tanning\/colouring materials (46.38%), Chemical material & products (45.51%), Electronic goods (37.77%), Organic & Inorganic Chemicals (37.61%), Metaliferrous ores & other minerals (29.52%), Artificial resins, plastic materials, etc. (25.07%), Iron & Steel (23.41%), Textile yarn Fabric, made-up articles (21.43%), Wood & Wood products (18.56%), Medcnl. & Pharmaceutical products (15.38%), %), and Non-ferrous metals (12.39%).<\/p>\n
Major commodity groups of import showing negative growth in February 2021 over the corresponding month of last year are: Silver (-91.55%), Newsprint (-80.76%), Fertilisers, Crude & manufactured (-46.01%),\u00a0 Coal, Coke & Briquettes, etc. (-28.09%), Leather & leather products (-26.75%), Transport equipment (-23.0%), Petroleum, Crude & products (-16.63%), Project Goods (-12.56%), Pulses (-11.6%), Machine tools (-6.35%), Cotton Raw & Waste (-5.08%), Machinery, electrical & non-electrical (-4.85%), Professional instrument, Optical goods, etc. (-3.17%), Pulp and Waste paper (-2.8%), Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones (-1.42%),Fruits & vegetables (-0.88%), and Vegetable Oil (-0.56%).<\/p>\n
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\n <\/td>\n Total<\/strong><\/td>\n Non-Petroleum<\/strong><\/td>\n Non- Petroleum and Non-Gems &Jewellery<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n 2019-20<\/strong><\/td>\n 2020-21<\/strong><\/td>\n % change<\/strong><\/td>\n 2019-20<\/strong><\/td>\n 2020-21<\/strong><\/td>\n % change<\/strong><\/td>\n 2019-20<\/strong><\/td>\n 2020-21<\/strong><\/td>\n % change<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Exports<\/strong><\/td>\n 27.74<\/td>\n 27.67<\/td>\n -0.25<\/td>\n 24.30<\/td>\n 25.16<\/td>\n 3.55<\/td>\n 21.28<\/td>\n 22.48<\/td>\n 5.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Imports<\/strong><\/td>\n 37.90<\/td>\n 40.55<\/td>\n 6.98<\/td>\n 27.12<\/td>\n 31.56<\/td>\n 16.37<\/td>\n 22.21<\/td>\n 23.85<\/td>\n 7.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Deficit<\/strong><\/td>\n -10.16<\/td>\n -12.88<\/td>\n 26.74<\/td>\n -2.82<\/td>\n -6.40<\/td>\n 126.65<\/td>\n -0.93<\/td>\n -1.37<\/td>\n 47.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n\n
\n <\/td>\n Top Increase in February 2021 as compared to February 2020<\/strong><\/td>\n Top Decline in February 2021 as compared to February 2020<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n Commodity group<\/strong><\/td>\n Change in value<\/strong><\/td>\n % change<\/strong><\/td>\n Commodity group<\/strong><\/td>\n Change in value<\/strong><\/td>\n % change<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Export<\/strong><\/td>\n IRON ORE<\/td>\n 294.09<\/td>\n 167.79<\/td>\n PETROLEUM PRODUCTS<\/td>\n -933.82<\/td>\n -27.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS<\/td>\n 254.55<\/td>\n 14.58<\/td>\n GEMS AND JEWELLERY<\/td>\n -337.64<\/td>\n -11.18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n RICE<\/td>\n 210.29<\/td>\n 30.10<\/td>\n ENGINEERING GOODS<\/td>\n -185.01<\/td>\n -2.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Import<\/strong><\/td>\n GOLD<\/td>\n 2928.20<\/td>\n 123.95<\/td>\n PETROLEUM, CRUDE & PRODUCTS<\/td>\n -1792.43<\/td>\n -16.63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ELECTRONIC GOODS<\/td>\n 1326.97<\/td>\n 37.77<\/td>\n COAL, COKE & BRIQUETTES, ETC.<\/td>\n -514.85<\/td>\n -28.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ORGANIC & INORGANIC CHEMICALS<\/td>\n 559.09<\/td>\n 37.61<\/td>\n TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT<\/td>\n -505.45<\/td>\n -23.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n