(a) the percentage share of Indian export at present in the international trade market, sector-wise;
(b) the details with regard to the major products exported during each of the last three years;
(c) the proportionate share of export and import in Indian trade?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a) According to the latest International Trade Statistics of the WTO, India’s share in world exports was 0.9% in 2005. India’s share in world exports by commodity groups is given at Annexure.
(b) The details of exports of five major principle commodities during the last three years is given below:
(US $ Billion) 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 (April-Dec.)
Gems & Jewellery 10.6 13.7 11.1 Petroleum Products 3.6 6.8 8.1 RMG Cotton Incl. Accessories 4.8 4.6 4.4 Drugs, Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals 3.3 3.7 3.4 Machinery & Instruments 2.8 3.5 3.3