Lok Sabha Question No. 2156 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-02
Subject: Exports
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Sougata Ray

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2156 ANSWERED ON 02/08/2023

## EXPORTS

## 2156.   PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

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

- (a) the details of exports since the last three years to various countries, sector-wise;
- (b) whether the export is decreasing year by year;
- (c) if so, the details thereof including the reasons for reduction of export;
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps to increase the export; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): India's overall export (merchandise plus services) increased from US$ 497.7 billion in 2020-21 to US$ 676.53 billion in 2021-22, registering a positive growth of  35.88% and it increased to US$ 776.30 billion in 2022-23, registering a positive growth of 14.75%. Values of India's merchandise export to top 20 countries/region during last three years are given at Annexure-I . Values of India's merchandise export of top 20 major commodities during last three years are given at Annexure-II .

- (d) & (e): 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) Regular  monitoring  of  export  performance  with  Commercial  Missions  abroad,  Export  Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards/ Authorities and Industry Associations and taking corrective measures from time to time.

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## Annexure-I

Statement referred to in reply of parts (a) to (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred question No. 2156 for answer on 2 nd August, 2023.

India's merchandise export to top 20 countries/region during last three years

(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

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## Annexure-II

## Statement referred to in reply of parts (a) to (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred question No. 2156 for answer on 2 nd August, 2023.

India's merchandise export of top 20 major commodities during last three years

(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