Lok Sabha Question No. 990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-26
Subject: Exports
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Mitesh Rameshbhai (Bakabhai) Patel, Shardaben Anilbhai Patel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 990 ANSWERED ON 26/07/2023

## EXPORTS

## 990. SHRI MITESH RAMESHBHAI PATEL (BAKABHAI): SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAI PATEL:

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

- (a) the details and quantum of India's total exports during the last three years including 2022-23;
- (b) the  details  of  the  countries  with  which  India  trades  the  most  in  terms  of  exports  and  in  which commodities; and
- (c) the details of the steps taken by the Government to promote exports?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The value of overall (merchandise plus services) export in the last three years including 2022-23are as follows:

(Value in US$ billion)

| Years   |   Export |
|---------|----------|
| 2020-21 |   497.9  |
| 2021-22 |   676.53 |
| 2022-23 |   775.76 |

Source: DGCI&S, Kolkata and RBI

(b) India's merchandise export to top 20 countries/region in the last three years including 2022-23 are as follows:

(Value in US$ Million)

| S. No.             | Country/Region     | 2020-21   | 2021-22   | 2022-23   |
|--------------------|--------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| 1                  | U S A              | 51,623    | 76,167    | 78,543    |
| 2                  | U Arab Emts        | 16,680    | 28,045    | 31,609    |
| 3                  | Netherland         | 6,473     | 12,544    | 21,618    |
| 4                  | China P Rp         | 21,187    | 21,260    | 15,306    |
| 5                  | Bangladesh Pr      | 9,692     | 16,156    | 12,204    |
| 6                  | Singapore          | 8,676     | 11,151    | 11,993    |
| 7                  | U K                | 8,158     | 10,461    | 11,406    |
| 8                  | Saudi Arab         | 5,857     | 8,759     | 10,728    |
| 9                  | Germany            | 8,125     | 9,883     | 10,135    |
| 10                 | Indonesia          | 5,026     | 8,472     | 10,024    |
| 11                 | Brazil             | 4,245     | 6,489     | 9,919     |
| 12                 | Hong Kong          | 10,162    | 10,985    | 9,893     |
| 13                 | Turkey             | 3,953     | 8,716     | 9,610     |
| 14                 | Belgium            | 5,236     | 10,084    | 8,864     |
| 15                 | Italy              | 4,736     | 8,181     | 8,691     |
| 16                 | Israel             | 2,701     | 4,796     | 8,451     |
| 17                 | South Africa       | 3,934     | 6,085     | 8,474     |
| 18                 | Nepal              | 6,838     | 9,646     | 8,016     |
| 19                 | France             | 4,782     | 6,641     | 7,610     |
| 20                 | Malaysia           | 6,058     | 6,995     | 7,156     |
| Total of the above | Total of the above | 1,94,141  | 2,81,516  | 3,00,251  |

Source: DGCI&S

India's merchandise export of top 20 major commodities in the last three years including 2022-23 are as follows:

(Value in US$ Million)

| S. No.             | QE Groups                                             | 2020-21   | 2021-22   | 2022-23   |
|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| 1                  | Engineering Goods                                     | 76720     | 112163    | 107036    |
| 2                  | Petroleum Products                                    | 25804     | 67472     | 97401     |
| 3                  | Gems And Jewellery                                    | 26023     | 39099     | 37957     |
| 4                  | Organic &Inorganic Chemical                           | 22088     | 29365     | 30342     |
| 5                  | Drugs And Pharmaceuticals                             | 24444     | 24594     | 25393     |
| 6                  | Electronic Goods                                      | 11093     | 15660     | 23551     |
| 7                  | Rmg Of All Textiles                                   | 12272     | 16015     | 16192     |
| 8                  | Rice                                                  | 8829      | 9671      | 11143     |
| 9                  | Cotton Yarn/Fabs./Madeups, Handloom Products Etc.     | 9828      | 15298     | 10946     |
| 10                 | Plastic And Linoleum                                  | 7463      | 9825      | 8366      |
| 11                 | Marine Products                                       | 5962      | 7772      | 8078      |
| 12                 | Mica, Coal And Other Ores, Minerals Including Process | 4332      | 5217      | 5144      |
| 13                 | Man-Made Yarn/Fabs./Madeups Etc.                      | 3806      | 5615      | 4949      |
| 14                 | Leather And Leather Manufactures                      | 3301      | 4381      | 4752      |
| 15                 | Meat, Dairy And Poultry Products                      | 3658      | 4141      | 4029      |
| 16                 | Spices                                                | 3984      | 3896      | 3784      |
| 17                 | Ceramic Products And Glassware                        | 3051      | 3465      | 3736      |
| 18                 | Fruits And Vegetables                                 | 2613      | 2883      | 3206      |
| 19                 | Cereal Preparations And Miscellaneous Processed Item  | 1860      | 2281      | 2615      |
| 20                 | Iron Ore                                              | 4897      | 3248      | 1798      |
| Total of the above | Total of the above                                    | 2,62,028  | 3,82,062  | 4,10,418  |

Source: DGCI&S

- (c) The Government has taken the following measures to  promote India's export:
- (i) New Foreign Trade Policy  has been launched on 31 st March, 2023 and came in to effect from 1st April, 2023.
- (ii) Interest Equalization Scheme on pre and post shipment rupee export credit has also been extended upto 31-03-2024.
- (iii) Assistance provided through several schemes to promote exports, namely, Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) and Market Access Initiatives (MAI) Scheme.
- (iv) Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes (RoSCTL) Scheme to promote  labour oriented sector export has been implemented since 07.03.2019.
- (v) Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme has been implemented since 01.01.2021. With effect from 15.12.2022, uncovered sectors like pharmaceuticals, organic

and inorganic chemicals and article of iron and steel has been covered under RoDTEP. Similarly, anomalies in 432 tariff lines have been addressed and the corrected rates have been implemented with effect from 16.01.2023.

- (vi) Common Digital Platform for Certificate of Origin has been launched to facilitate trade and increase Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization by exporters.
- (vii) 12 Champion Services Sectors have been identified for promoting and diversifying services exports by pursuing specific action plans.
- (viii) Districts as Export Hubs has been launched 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.
- (ix) Active role of Indian missions abroad towards promoting India's trade, tourism, technology and investment goals has been enhanced.
- (x) Monitoring of export performance with Commercial Missions abroad, Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards/ Authorities and Industry Associations is done regularly.

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