Sponsor Area

International Trade

Question
CBSEENGE12024748

Differentiate between exports and imports.

Solution

Exports

Imports

1. A country produces surplus goods and sell these surplus goods to other countries is called exports.


2. Export is the parameter of progress in the economy of the country.

3. For example: India earn huge foreign exchange by exporting manufacturing goods like textiles, electronic items and agricultural products etc.

1. When a country, on the other hand buys goods or services from other countries is called import.

2. Imports are made to meet the essential requirement of goods and products for consumption and for further investment in production or for exports.

3. For example : India imports petroleum and petroleum products, semi-precious stones, gold and silver etc.