Lok Sabha Question No. 220 (STARRED), answered on 2022-03-16
Subject: Indo-Ukraine Trade
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Shrirang Appa Barne

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 220 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  MARCH, 2022

## INDO-UKRAINE TRADE

## *220.  SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO MANDLIK: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मं त्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of Indo-Ukraine trade during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether the Government has made any assessment of the trade between India-Russia and India-Ukraine due to the present crisis and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the likely impact of present Russia-Ukraine war on India's trade with Ukraine and Russia in terms of India's exports to these countries;
- (d) whether the Union Government is apprised of present business scenario in the light of RussiaUkraine war and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has assessed the post war scenario in Ukraine and if so, the details thereof and the likely future of Indian companies post war; and
- (f) whether the present Ukraine-Russia crisis could provide an opportunity to India to export its bumper wheat stock to the countries in need and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF  COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (f):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a) to (f)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED    QUESTION    NO.  220      FOR    ANSWER    ON    16 th   MARCH,  2022 REGARDING   ' INDO-UKRAINE TRADE'.

- (a) : Details of Indo-Ukraine Trade during the last three years and the current year are as follows:

Value in USD Million

| Years                  | Ukraine   | Ukraine   | Ukraine     |
|------------------------|-----------|-----------|-------------|
|                        | Exports   | Imports   | Total Trade |
| 2018-2019              | 390.8     | 2,341.03  | 2,731.82    |
| 2019-2020              | 463.81    | 2,060.79  | 2,524.60    |
| 2020-2021              | 450.97    | 2,139.86  | 2,590.83    |
| April-January 2022 (P) | 426.43    | 2,444.91  | 2,871.34    |

Source: DGC I &S

(b): Yes Sir, major items of export from India to Russia is Pharmaceuticals, Telecom Instruments, Iron and Steel, Tea, Chemical Products and import is Petroleum, Pearl and Semi-precious stones, Coal, Fertilizers, Vegetable oils.

Major items of export from India to Ukraine is Pharmaceuticals, Telecom Instruments, Ground Nut, Ceramic, Iron & Steel and import is Vegetable oils, Fertilizers,  Inorganic Chemicals, Plastic and Plywood and allied products.

- (c)  &  (d)  : Department  of  Commerce  is  apprised  of  the  present  situation  and  holding  regular consultation  with  all  stakeholders  to  ensure  availability  of  essential  imports.  As  per  the  feedback received from the Industry, exports of some products from India are likely to be affected including Pharmaceuticals, Telecom Instruments, Tea, Coffee, Marine Products, etc.
- (e) : The more precise implication of the post war scenario can be assessed only after the situation stabilizes.
- (f) : As both Ukraine and Russia are major exporters of wheat with more than 25% share in global wheat trade, disruption of exports from these countries does provide India an opportunity to increase our export of wheat.

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