Despite persistent global challenges, overall exports (merchandise + services) estimated to surpass last year’s highest record. It is estimated to reach USD 776.68 Billion in FY 2023-24 as compared to USD 776.40 Billion in FY 2022-23
FY 2023-24 closes with highest monthly merchandise exports of the current FY in March 2024 at USD 41.68 Billion.
Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery exports increase by 1.45% from USD 315.64 Billion in FY 2022-23 to USD 320.21 Billion in FY 2023-24.
Main drivers of merchandise export growth in FY 2023-24 include Electronic Goods, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Engineering Goods, Iron Ore, Cotton Yarn/Fabs./made-ups, Handloom Products etc. and Ceramic products & glassware.
Electronic goods exports increase by 23.64% from USD 23.55 Billion in FY 2022-23 to USD 29.12 Billion in FY 2023-24.
Drugs and pharmaceuticals exports increase by 9.67% from USD 25.39 Billion in FY 2022-23 to USD 27.85 Billion in FY 2023-24.
Engineering Goods exports increase by 2.13% from USD 107.04 Billion in FY 2022-23 to USD 109.32 Billion in FY 2023-24.
Exports of Agricultural commodities namely Tobacco (19.46%), Fruits and Vegetables (13.86%), Meat, dairy & poultry products (12.34%), Spices (12.30%), Cereal preparations & miscellaneous processed items (8.96%), Oil seeds (7.43%) and Oil Meals (7.01%) exhibit positive growth in FY 2023-24.
Overall trade deficit is estimated to significantly improve by 35.77% from USD 121.62 Billion in FY 2022-23 to USD 78.12 Billion in FY 2023-24; Merchandise trade deficit improves by 9.33% at USD 240.17 Billion in the current FY as compared to USD 264.90 Billion in FY 2022-23.
India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in March 2024* is estimated to be USD 70.21 Billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-) 3.01 per cent over March 2023. Overall imports in March 2024* is estimated to be USD 73.12 Billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-) 6.11 per cent over March 2023.
