Exports in rupee terms have shown an increasing trend and diversification of its base over the years. While there are year-to-year variations, the commodities whose exports have been increasing over the last few years and also in 2005-06 include agriculture and allied products, ores and minerals, gems and jewellery, chemical and allied products, engineering goods and petroleum products. Exports of principal commodities during 2005-06 as compared to the corresponding period of previous year are given in the table.