Imports from Asian Countries
This dataset captures the imports from Asian countries, presenting a detailed breakdown of traded commodities. It offers insights into the trade dynamics between Asian nations and other countries, with data primarily focusing on the classification of products, their value in both USD and INR, and the quantity of commodities traded.
Data Dictionary
- ID
- id
- Type
- int4
- Label
- index
- ID
- date
- Type
- date
- Label
- Date
- ID
- country_name
- Type
- text
- Label
- Country Name
- ID
- alpha_3_code
- Type
- text
- Label
- ISO Alpha 3 Code
- ID
- country_code
- Type
- text
- Label
- Country Code
- ID
- region
- Type
- text
- Label
- Region Name
- ID
- region_code
- Type
- text
- Label
- Region Code
- ID
- sub_region
- Type
- text
- Label
- Sub-Region Name
- ID
- sub_region_code
- Type
- text
- Label
- Sub-Region Code
- ID
- hs_code
- Type
- text
- Label
- Harmonized System Code
- ID
- commodity
- Type
- text
- Label
- Commodity Name
- ID
- unit
- Type
- text
- Label
- Unit of Quantity
- ID
- value_qt
- Type
- numeric
- Label
- Quantity of commodity
- ID
- value_rs
- Type
- numeric
- Label
- Value of commodity quantity in INR
- ID
- value_dl
- Type
- numeric
- Label
- Value of commodity quantity in US Dollars
Additional Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Data last updated | 4 February 2026 |
| Metadata last updated | 4 February 2026 |
| Created | 23 October 2023 |
| Format | CSV |
| License | Open Data Commons Attribution License |
| Additional info | nan |
| Data extraction page | https://tradestat.commerce.gov.in/meidb/country_wise_all_commodities_import |
| Data insights | Data Insights that can be drawn:Trend Analysis: Examine the trends in imports from various Asian countries over time, analyzing seasonalities or growth trajectories.Trade Balances: Determine which commodities and countries contribute most significantly to the trade volume and value.Currency Analysis: Compare the value of commodities in USD vs. INR to deduce any significant currency fluctuations or patterns.Product Classification: Utilizing the HS code, identify the most commonly traded commodities or products and their relative contributions to total imports.Quantity vs. Value Analysis: Analyze whether there's a correlation between the quantity of a commodity and its value, understanding the commodities that offer high value despite low quantities and vice versa. |
| Data last updated | 2025-10-01 |
| Data retreival date | 2026-02-04 |
| Datastore active | True |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Granularity | Country |
| Has views | True |
| Id | 31e441c8-5767-4209-a7ef-dca32aff64a8 |
| Idp ready | True |
| Lgd mapping | na |
| Methodology | The data has been sourced from the official website of the Department of Commerce, Government of India, which provides a comprehensive trade database for various commodities. The dataset's methodology centers on the Harmonized System (HS code) - a globally standardized system for classifying traded products. This ensures a consistent and comparable framework for understanding and analyzing trade data. |
| Mimetype | text/csv |
| No indicators | 3 |
| Package id | 0e64447e-7e57-4e17-ac2a-6b86944abfb2 |
| Position | 3 |
| Size | 397.2 MiB |
| Sku | mci-tradestat_import_lfy-cn-mn-asi |
| State | active |
| Tags | ['Trade Statistics', 'Asian Trade', 'Commodities', 'Harmonized System', 'Trade Value', 'Import Quantity', 'Currency Analysis'] |
| Url type | upload |
| Years covered | 2015-2025 |
| Methodology | The data has been sourced from the official website of the Department of Commerce, Government of India, which provides a comprehensive trade database for various commodities. The dataset's methodology centers on the Harmonized System (HS code) - a globally standardized system for classifying traded products. This ensures a consistent and comparable framework for understanding and analyzing trade data. |
| Indicators | |
| Similar Resources | |
| Granularity Level | Country |
| Data Extraction Page | https://tradestat.commerce.gov.in/meidb/country_wise_all_commodities_import |
| Data Retreival Date | 2026-02-04 |
| Data Last Updated | 2025-10-01 |
| Sku | mci-tradestat_import_lfy-cn-mn-asi |
| Dataset Frequency | Monthly |
| Years Covered | 2015-2025 |
| No of States/UT(s) | |
| No of Districts | |
| No of Tehsils/blocks | |
| No of Gram Panchayats | |
| Additional Information | nan |
| Number of Indicators | 3 |
| Insights from the dataset | Data Insights that can be drawn:Trend Analysis: Examine the trends in imports from various Asian countries over time, analyzing seasonalities or growth trajectories.Trade Balances: Determine which commodities and countries contribute most significantly to the trade volume and value.Currency Analysis: Compare the value of commodities in USD vs. INR to deduce any significant currency fluctuations or patterns.Product Classification: Utilizing the HS code, identify the most commonly traded commodities or products and their relative contributions to total imports.Quantity vs. Value Analysis: Analyze whether there's a correlation between the quantity of a commodity and its value, understanding the commodities that offer high value despite low quantities and vice versa. |
| IDP Ready | Yes |
| LGD Mapping | Not Applicable |
| Mapping Status % | |
| Geo Columns | [] |