The country’s exports rose by 21.1% to USD 23.7 billion during May 1-21, on account of healthy growth in various sectors, such as petroleum products, engineering, and electronic goods, an official said. During the second week of this month (May 15-21), the exports grew by about 24% to USD 8.03 billion, the official added.
Petroleum products, engineering, and electronic goods’ exports during May 1-21 expanded by 81.1%, about 17% and about 44%, respectively.
The total figure for May is likely to be realised by the commerce ministry in June.
In April, the exports rose by 30.7% to USD 40.19 billion. Imports during the month grew by 30.97% to USD 60.3 billion.