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Data Point

16 Sep 2023

  • In August, India experienced a continued decline in its foreign trade, marked by:
    • contraction in goods exports for the seventh consecutive month
    • an estimated drop in services exports for the first time in over a year
    • a 10-month high in the goods trade deficit
  • Decline in Services exports: It had been growing strongly at 26.7% in 2022-23, showed a slight decrease of 0.4% in August, totaling $26.39 billion. 
    • This decline raised concerns about a potential widening current account deficit for the quarter.
  • 16.3Merchandise import bill: While it decreased by 5.23% year-on-year to $58.64 billion, it was 10.85% higher than July’s $52.9 billion import figure. 
    • This increase led to a goods trade deficit of $24.16 billion in August, which was only 2.8% lower than the deficit in August 2022 but almost 17% higher than July’s $20.67 billion deficit.
  • Increase in trade deficit: The significant increase in imports during August resulted in a trade deficit reaching its highest level in ten months. 
    • With the monthly merchandise trade deficit being notably higher in July-August compared to April-June 2023, India’s current account deficit is likely to expand during this quarter (Q2). This expansion could exceed the expected range of $10-12 billion seen in Q1.
  • Oil prices hitting exports: Nearly half of the decline in exports this year has been driven by the decline in petroleum prices.
    • Though export volumes of petroleum products were up 6% during April to July, prices were 27% lower than a year ago.
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UDAAN PRELIMS WALLAH
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UDAAN PRELIMS WALLAH
Comprehensive coverage with a concise format
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