Exports rise 45 pc during July 1-21: Comm Min data

Imports also rose 64.82 percent to USD 31.77 billion in the said period, leaving a trade deficit of USD 9.29 billion. 

Exports of gems and jewellery, petroleum, and engineering during July 1-21 stood at USD 424.5 million, USD 923.33 million, and USD 551. 4 million, respectively, the data showed. 

Imports of petroleum, crude, and products rose by about 77.5 percent to USD 1.16 billion. 

During the period, exports to the US, UAE, and Brazil increased by 51 percent to USD 493.24 million; 127 percent to USD 373.36 million; and 212 percent to USD 144.5 million, respectively. 

Recording positive growth for the seventh consecutive month, exports rose by 48.34 percent to USD 32.5 billion in June on account of healthy growth in shipments of petroleum products, gems and jewelry, and chemicals, even as the trade deficit aggregated at USD 9.37 billion during the month. 

The final figures for the full month of July would be released next month by the ministry.