Exports and Imports
The provisional value of export of ores and minerals during 2008-09 was Rs. 1,08,837 crore. Diamond (mostly cut) was the principal item of export during 2008-09, which accounted for 66.24 %, followed by iron ore with a contribution of 19.96 percent, granite 4.42 % and alumina 1.45 %. Chromite 0.89 %, Precious and semi precious stones 0.72% and Lead ores and conc. 0.52%  were the other important minerals exported during the year 2008-09.  Data on export of some important ores and minerals during 2004-05 to 2008-09 is mentioned at Annexure-3.2

The provisional value of import of ores and minerals during 2008-09 was Rs. 5,13,632 crore.  Petroleum (crude) was the main constituent of mineral import during 2008-09, which accounted for 67.53% of the total value of import of ores and minerals followed by diamond (uncut) with 14.57 %, Coal (excluding lignite) 8.05%, Copper ores and concentrate 3.47%, Natural gas 2.51 percent. Coke, rock phosphate, sulphur etc. were the other important minerals imported during 2008-09. Data on import of some important ores and minerals during 2004-05 to 2008-09 is mentioned at Annexure 3.3 .

Export/Import data is given at Annexure 7.1 and Annexure 7.2 .

Despatches of Iron ore for Domestic consumption and Export for the period April-September, 2009 is given at Annexure 7.3 .

India ’s Export of iron ore during 2008-09 is given at Annexure 7.4