Exports rise for first time in seven months

Exports Up 26.40% to $25.33 Billion During February 1-21

According to figures from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the country’s merchandise exports increased by 26.4% to US$ 25.33 billion in February, owing to strong performance in industries such as gems and jewellery, engineering, textiles, and chemicals.

According to figures from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the country’s merchandise exports increased by 26.4% to US$ 25.33 billion in February, owing to strong performance in industries such as gems and jewellery, engineering, textiles, and chemicals.

According to preliminary data, export shipments increased by 26.87% to US$ 9.02 billion from February 15 to 21, compared to US$ 7.11 billion from February 15 to 21 last year. Exports totaled US$ 335.44 billion from April to January 2021-22, up 46.53% from US$ 228.9 billion in the same period last year.

By the conclusion of this fiscal year, the ministry expects exports to surpass the US$ 400 billion mark.