Lok Sabha Question No. 1457 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Indian Exports
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Manickam Tagore B, DNV Senthilkumar. S., Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Sunil Dattatray Tatkare, Supriya Sadanand Sule, Subhash Ramrao Bhamre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1457

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th JULY,2021

## INDIAN EXPORTS

1457.  SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B.:

DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR. S.:

SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािण�य एवं उ�ोग मं�ी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of India's exports during January-June in the year 2021;
- (b) the details of total export of various commodities, sector-wise during the same period indicating rate of export;
- (c) the challenges faced by the Government in boosting India's exports in the said period;
- (d) whether  the  Union  Government  has  extended  any  assistance/incentives/facilities  to Tamil Nadu for creating appropriate infrastructure for the development and growth of exports during the last three years and the current year, if so, the details of contribution made  by  the  State  of  Tamil  Nadu  in  the  total  export  of  the  country  during  the  said period, State/UT-wise; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government to extend help to all sectors to boost exports?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a)& (b): The estimated value of India's overall exports (merchandise and services) during January-June, 2021 was US$ 293.49 billion as compared to US$ 226.55 billion during JanuaryJune, 2020, showing a positive growth of 29.55%.

The  details  of  sector-wise/major  commodity-wise  India's  exports  during  January-June,  2021 along  with  the  percentage  change  over  the  corresponding  period  of  the  previous  year  is  at Annexure-I .

(c): The main challenges in boosting exports are various global and domestic factors such as demand and supply in domestic and international markets, worldwide lockdown during corona pandemic, currency fluctuations, international prices etc.

(d): The Government has provided Rs.43.43 crore during last three years and the current year financial assistance under the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) scheme for projects located  in Tamil  Nadu.The State/UT-wise  share  in  merchandise exports duringlast three  years and current year is at Annexure-III .

(e): The Government has taken the following key steps to boost exports:

- 1) The  mid-term  review  of  the  Foreign  Trade  Policy  (2015-20)  was  carried  out  in December 2017 and corrective measures were undertaken.
- 2) Foreign  Trade  Policy  (2015-20)  extended  upto  30-09-2021  due  to  the  COVID-19 pandemic situation.
- 3) Interest Equalization Scheme on pre and post shipment rupee export credit has also been extended upto 30-09-2021.
- 4) Rebate of  State  and  Central  Levies  and  Taxes  (RoSCTL)  Scheme  has been  launched with effect from 01.01.2021.
- 5) Common Digital Platform for Certificate of Origin has been launched to facilitate trade and increase FTA utilization by exporters.
- 6) A  comprehensive  'Agriculture  Export  Policy'  to  provide  an  impetus  to  agricultural exports  related to agriculture,  horticulture,  animal  husbandry,  fisheries  and  food processing sectors, is under implementation.
- 7) Promoting and diversifying services exports by pursuing specific action plans for the 12 Champion Services Sectors.
- 8) Promoting districts as export hubs by identifying products with export potential in each district,  addressing  bottlenecks  for  exporting  these  products  and  supporting  local exporters/manufacturers to generate employment in the district.
- 9) Active  role  of  Indian  missions  abroad  towards  promoting  India's  trade,  tourism, technology and investment goals has been enhanced.
- 10) Package announced in light of the covid pandemic to support domestic industry through various  banking  and  financial  sector  relief  measures,  especially  for  MSMEs,  which constitute a major share in exports.
- 11) Trade  Infrastructure  for  Export  Scheme  (TIES),  Market  Access  Initiatives  (MAI) Scheme  and  Transport  and  Marketing  Assistance  (TMA)  schemes  to  promote  trade infrastructure and marketing.

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Annexure-I

## Statement  referred  to  in  reply  of  part  (a)  &(b)  of  Lok  SabhaUnstarred  question  no.  1457for answer on 28 th July 2021

## Value in US$ million

| S. No.       | Sectors                                                                                    |   Jan-June, 2020 |   Jan-June, 2021* |   % Change |
|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|-------------------|------------|
| 1            | Engineering Goods                                                                          |          32985.4 |           49673.3 |       50.6 |
| 2            | Petroleum Products                                                                         |          14070.6 |           21171.9 |       50.5 |
| 3            | Gems &Jewellery                                                                            |          10582.7 |           18310   |       73   |
| 4            | Organic &Inorganic Chemicals                                                               |          10421.2 |           13028.6 |       25   |
| 5            | Drugs &Pharmaceuticals                                                                     |          10620.5 |           12151.2 |       14.4 |
| 6            | RMG of all Textiles                                                                        |           5490.9 |            7475.3 |       36.1 |
| 7            | Electronic Goods                                                                           |           4350.4 |            6661.9 |       53.1 |
| 8            | Cotton Yarn/Fabs./made-ups, Handloom Products etc.                                         |           3859   |            6390.6 |       65.6 |
| 9            | Rice                                                                                       |           3886.5 |            5197.9 |       33.7 |
| 10           | Plastic &Linoleum                                                                          |           3521.4 |            4558.2 |       29.4 |
| 11           | Iron Ore                                                                                   |           1714.3 |            3433.2 |      100.3 |
| 12           | Marine Products                                                                            |           2443.9 |            3188.7 |       30.5 |
| 13           | Man-made Yarn/Fabs./made-ups etc.                                                          |           1704.6 |            2561.8 |       50.3 |
| 14           | Mica, Coal &Other Ores, Minerals including processed minerals including processed minerals |           1616.8 |            2287.4 |       41.5 |
| 15           | Spices                                                                                     |           1671.3 |            2118.2 |       26.7 |
| 16           | Meat, dairy &poultry products                                                              |           1276.8 |            1973.4 |       54.6 |
| 17           | Leather & leather products                                                                 |           1422.6 |            1833.4 |       28.9 |
| 18           | Ceramic products &glassware                                                                |           1139.8 |            1769.3 |       55.2 |
| 19           | Fruits &Vegetables                                                                         |           1368.4 |            1522.7 |       11.3 |
| 20           | Cereal preparations& miscellaneous processed items                                         |            687.9 |            1074.1 |       56.1 |
| 21           | Handicrafts excl. handmade carpet                                                          |            597.5 |            1002.8 |       67.8 |
| 22           | Oil Meals                                                                                  |            363.2 |             931.2 |      156.4 |
| 23           | Carpet                                                                                     |            494.5 |             852.3 |       72.3 |
| 24           | Oil seeds                                                                                  |            607.1 |             574.1 |       -5.4 |
| 25           | Other cereals                                                                              |             99.5 |             501.7 |      404.3 |
| 26           | Tobacco                                                                                    |            371.7 |             467.4 |       25.7 |
| 27           | Coffee                                                                                     |            384.5 |             445.4 |       15.8 |
| 28           | Tea                                                                                        |            305.3 |             331.1 |        8.5 |
| 29           | Cashew                                                                                     |            204.2 |             238.4 |       16.8 |
| 30           | Jute Mfg. including Floor Covering                                                         |            117.1 |             232.5 |       98.6 |
| 31           | Others                                                                                     |           8156   |           13272.9 |       62.7 |
| Total Export | Total Export                                                                               |         126536   |          185230   |       46.4 |

Source: DGCI&S, Kolkata (*: provisional)

## Statement  referred  to  in  reply  of  part  (d)&  (e)  of  Lok  SabhaUnstarred question  no.  1457for answer on 28 th July 2021

Details of projects funded under TIES in the last three years (FY2018-19 to 2020-21) and current year in Tamil Nadu are as follows:-

(Amt. in Rs. Crore)

| S. No.   | Implementing Agency                                                              | Project Name                                                                                                                        | Total Project Cost   | TIES fund approved   | Fund released since FY2018- 19   |
|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------|
| 1.       | Madras EPZ SEZ                                                                   | Revamping of 1 MLD Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) at Madras EPZ SEZ, Tamil Nadu                                                     | 2.15                 | 1.08                 | 0.63 (2018-19) 0.4484 (2020-21)  |
| 2.       | CLE                                                                              | Upgradation of Ranitec CETP project, Tamil Nadu                                                                                     | 17.73                | 4.43                 | 4.43 (2018-19)                   |
| 3.       | ARSTPS-CIPET                                                                     | Common Facilities Centre for Design, Prototype & Tool Room for Automobile, Aerospace and Engineering Clusters', Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 30.27                | 15.13                | 8 (2018-19) 7.13 (2020-21)       |
| 4.       | CLE                                                                              | Creation of additional 596 KLD capacity system in Madhavaram CETP CETP                                                              | 13.08                | 1.89                 | 1.89 (2019-20) (2019-20)         |
| 5.       | CLE                                                                              | Creation of additional ZLD capacity in VISHTEC CETP                                                                                 | 18.64                | 7.02                 | 2.25 (2019-20) 1 (2020-21)       |
| 6.       | CLE                                                                              | Common Facility Centre in Melvisharam, Tamil Nadu                                                                                   | 24.68                | 4.84                 | 2.42 (2019-20)                   |
| 7.       | SIPCOT Industrial Complex (State industries promotion corporation of Tamil Nadu) | Provision of 3 MLD water supply system                                                                                              | 13.88                | 4.72                 | 2.36 (2019-20)                   |
| 8.       | SIPCOT                                                                           | Establishment of Export Trade Facilitation Centre                                                                                   | 28.96                | 13.98                | 6.99 (2019-20)                   |
| 9.       | HLLMedipark Ltd. (JV of MoHFWand TIDCO, Govt. of TN)                             | Setting up of EMI/EMC Testing Laboratory for Medical Technology Sector                                                              | 24.12                | 11.76                | 5.88 (2020-21)                   |
|          |                                                                                  | Total                                                                                                                               |                      |                      | 43.4284                          |

## Statement referred to in reply of  part (d) & (e) of Lok SabhaUnstarred question no. 1457 for answer on 28 th July 2021

State/UT-wise share of merchandise exports during last three years and current year

| S. No.   | State/UT            |   2018-19 |   %Share |   2019-20 |   % Share |   2020-21 |   % Share |   2021-22 (Apr)* |   %Share |
|----------|---------------------|-----------|----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|------------------|----------|
| 1        | Gujarat             |  67412.1  |    20.42 |  63448.4  |     20.25 |  60587    |     20.81 |          8194    |    26.71 |
| 2        | Maharashtra         |  72809.3  |    22.06 |  64906.1  |     20.71 |  58406    |     20.06 |          5718.29 |    18.64 |
| 3        | Tamil Nadu          |  30525.9  |     9.25 |  30014.5  |      9.58 |  26154.7  |      8.98 |          2651.46 |     8.64 |
| 4        | Karnataka           |  17341.3  |     5.25 |  16639.5  |      5.31 |  15141.2  |      5.2  |          1797.52 |     5.86 |
| 5        | Andhra Pradesh      |  14085.6  |     4.27 |  14787.8  |      4.72 |  16842.3  |      5.78 |          1777.52 |     5.79 |
| 6        | Uttar Pradesh       |  16289.2  |     4.93 |  16989.2  |      5.42 |  16390.1  |      5.63 |          1490.61 |     4.86 |
| 7        | Odisha              |   6303.36 |     1.91 |   6655.69 |      2.12 |  10228.4  |      3.51 |          1196.76 |     3.9  |
| 8        | Haryana             |  13833.2  |     4.19 |  12056.1  |      3.85 |  11593.2  |      3.98 |          1146.93 |     3.74 |
| 9        | West Bengal         |  10057.1  |     3.05 |   9490.84 |      3.03 |   8968.21 |      3.08 |          1079.35 |     3.52 |
| 10       | Telangana           |   7168.26 |     2.17 |   7359.32 |      2.35 |   8707.19 |      2.99 |           927.28 |     3.02 |
| 11       | Rajasthan           |   7061.61 |     2.14 |   6637.05 |      2.12 |   6659.08 |      2.29 |           713.4  |     2.33 |
| 12       | Delhi               |   9464.6  |     2.87 |  10370.1  |      3.31 |   7595.21 |      2.61 |           638.75 |     2.08 |
| 13       | Madhya Pradesh      |   6382.37 |     1.93 |   5318.32 |      1.7  |   6477.32 |      2.22 |           561.39 |     1.83 |
| 14       | Punjab              |   6038.07 |     1.83 |   5605.9  |      1.79 |   5299.51 |      1.82 |           521    |     1.7  |
| 15       | Kerala              |   9834.25 |     2.98 |  10146.8  |      3.24 |   3940.62 |      1.35 |           330.76 |     1.08 |
| 16       | Dadra &Nagar Haveli |   2143.38 |     0.65 |   2177.41 |      0.69 |   2645.35 |      0.91 |           304.76 |     0.99 |
| 17       | Goa                 |   2063.64 |     0.63 |   2000.42 |      0.64 |   2306.43 |      0.79 |           226.81 |     0.74 |
| 18       | Chattisgarh         |   1244.1  |     0.38 |   1278.69 |      0.41 |   2320.29 |      0.8  |           225.35 |     0.73 |
| 19       | Jharkhand           |   1252.79 |     0.38 |   1168.01 |      0.37 |   1622.31 |      0.56 |           178.28 |     0.58 |
| 20       | Bihar               |   1640.91 |     0.5  |   1661.13 |      0.53 |   1514.96 |      0.52 |           177.9  |     0.58 |
| 21       | Uttarakhand         |   2351.18 |     0.71 |   2279.78 |      0.73 |   2137.28 |      0.73 |           173.66 |     0.57 |
| 22       | Himachal Pradesh    |   1323.43 |     0.4  |   1392.91 |      0.44 |   1661.89 |      0.57 |           155.61 |     0.51 |
| 23       | Daman &Diu          |   1053.39 |     0.32 |   1109.22 |      0.35 |    618.4  |      0.21 |            51.42 |     0.17 |
| 24       | Pondicherry         |    392.79 |     0.12 |    366.31 |      0.12 |    421.42 |      0.14 |            36.4  |     0.12 |
| 25       | Assam               |    369.9  |     0.11 |    436.72 |      0.14 |    415.58 |      0.14 |            33.35 |     0.11 |
| 26       | Jammu &Kashmir      |    196.43 |     0.06 |    188.18 |      0.06 |    159.64 |      0.05 |            17.68 |     0.06 |
| 27       | Chandigarh          |     71.89 |     0.02 |     76.54 |      0.02 |     75.58 |      0.03 |             6.32 |     0.02 |
| 28       | Sikkim              |      7.94 |     0    |      9.88 |      0    |      9.36 |      0    |             1.67 |     0.01 |
| 29       | Arunachal Pradesh   |      2.31 |     0    |      1.55 |      0    |      0.5  |      0    |             0.64 |     0    |
| 30       | Meghalaya           |     53.86 |     0.02 |     46.99 |      0.01 |     10.87 |      0    |             0.52 |     0    |
| 31       | Tripura             |      1.72 |     0    |      1.75 |      0    |     11.19 |      0    |             0.25 |     0    |
| 32       | Nagaland            |      2.78 |     0    |      5.71 |      0    |      6.06 |      0    |             0.23 |     0    |
| 33       | Lakshadweep         |      0.41 |     0    |      2.56 |      0    |      0.16 |      0    |             0.14 |     0    |
| 34       | Andaman &Nicobar    |      4.01 |     0    |      1.3  |      0    |      1.89 |      0    |             0.09 |     0    |
| 35       | Mizoram             |      1.41 |     0    |      0.58 |      0    |      0.45 |      0    |             0.01 |     0    |
| 36       | Manipur             |      2.66 |     0    |      0.93 |      0    |      0.95 |      0    |             0    |     0    |
| 37       | Unspecified         |  21290.8  |     6.45 |  18728.8  |      5.98 |  12233    |      4.2  |           345.23 |     1.13 |
|          | India's Export      | 330078    |   100    | 313361    |    100    | 291164    |    100    |         30681.3  |   100    |

Source: DGCI&S, Kolkata (*: provisional)

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## Value in US$ million