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According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce, India’s overall exports (merchandise and services combined) in April 2023 is estimated to be USD 65.02 billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 2.00 per cent over April 2022. Overall imports in April 2023 is estimated to be USD 66.40 billion, a negative growth of (-) 7.92 per cent over April 2022.

MERCHANDISE TRADE

Merchandise exports in April 2023 were USD 34.66 billion, as compared to USD 39.70 billion in April 2022.
Merchandise imports in April 2023 were USD 49.90 billion, as compared to USD 58.06 billion in April 2022.
Non-petroleum and non-gems & jewellery exports in April 2023 were USD 25.76 billion, compared to USD 28.37 billion in April 2022.
Non-petroleum, non-gems & jewellery (gold, silver & precious metals) imports in April 2023 were USD 31.49 billion, compared to USD 36.00 billion in April 2022.

SERVICES TRADE

The estimated value of services export for April 2023 is USD 30.36 billion, as compared to USD 24.05 billion in April 2022.
The estimated value of services import for April 2023 is USD 16.50 billion as compared to USD 14.06 billion in April 2022
Riding on the high exports base of April 2022 India’s overall exports is projected to grow at 2 percent during April 2023.
Under merchandise exports, 11 of the 30 key sectors exhibited positive growth in April 2023 as compared to the same period last year (April 2022). These include Oil Meals (95.14%), Electronic Goods (26.49%), Rice (24.01%), Oil Seeds (18.01%), Ceramic Products & Glassware (17.21%), Spices (14.44%), Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (10.45%), Fruits & Vegetables (9.96%), Tobacco (6.28%), Coffee (4.17%) and Cereal Preparations & Miscellaneous Processed Items (2.03%).
Exports of Electronic goods increased by 26.49 percent during April 2023 at USD 2.11 billion as compared to USD 1.67 billion in April 2022.
Textiles, Plastic & Linoleum exports continued to decline in April 2023 because of subdued demand due to recessionary effects in major economies.
Under merchandise imports, 23 out of 30 key sectors exhibited negative growth in April 2023.
Services exports remain robust and projected to grow at 26.24 percent during April 2023 over April 2022.

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