India’s Exports in December 2022 Decline 12.2% To $34.48 Billion; Trade Deficit At $23.76 Billion

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Last Update: January 16, 2023, 3:19 pm IST

Imports also declined to $58.24 billion in December 2022, from $60.33 billion in the same month last year.

Imports also declined to $58.24 billion in December 2022, from $60.33 billion in the same month last year.

India’s trade deficit narrowed further to $23.76 billion in December after falling to a seven-month low of $23.89 billion in November.

India’s exports are set to decline by 12.2 per cent to $34.48 billion in December 2022 from $39.27 billion in the same month last year, according to data released by the commerce ministry on Monday.

Imports also declined to $58.24 billion in December 2022, from $60.33 billion in the same month last year. India’s trade deficit narrowed further to $23.76 billion in December after falling to a seven-month low of $23.89 billion in November.

During April-December this fiscal, the country’s total exports grew by 9 per cent to $332.76 billion. Imports increased by 24.96 percent to $551.7 billion during this period.

Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said India’s exports have held their heads high despite global headwinds.

(with inputs from agencies)

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