India’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, are estimated at US$ 73.80 billion for April 2025, registering a positive growth of 12.70 percent compared to April 2024. On the import side, total merchandise and services imports for April 2025 are estimated at US$ 82.45 billion, reflecting a growth of 15.72 percent over the same month last year.
Merchandise exports during April 2025 amounted to US$ 38.49 billion, up from US$ 35.30 billion in April 2024. Imports of merchandise reached US$ 64.91 billion, rising from US$ 54.49 billion in April 2024. Exports excluding petroleum and gems, and jewellery were valued at US$ 28.61 billion in April 2025, compared to US$ 26 billion a year earlier. Imports, excluding petroleum and precious metals such as gold and silver, stood at US$ 39.27 billion, as against US$ 33.26 billion in April 2024.
On the services front, exports in April 2025 are estimated at US$ 35.31 billion, compared to US$ 30.18 billion in April 2024. Services imports for the month are estimated at US$ 17.54 billion, slightly higher than the US$ 16.76 billion recorded in April 2024. Services exports grew by an estimated 17.01 percent year-on-year.
The top five export destinations showing the highest increase in value during April 2025 compared to April 2024 are the United States (27.31 percent), the United Arab Emirates (33.65 percent), Australia (74.16 percent), Tanzania (87.20 percent), and Kenya (132.44 percent).
On the import side, the top five sources with notable growth in April 2025 over April 2024 include the United Arab Emirates (88.97 percent), China (27.08 percent), the United States (63.76 percent), Russia (17.82 percent), and Ireland (425.65 percent).
Note: Service Exports Figures are upto March 2025.
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