Merchandise Imports in India
Merchandise imports in India were worth USD 709 billion in 2022, compared to USD 450 billion ten years earlier. The value averaged USD 483 billion over the last decade. For more imports information, visit our dedicated page.
India Merchandise Imports Chart
India Merchandise Imports Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 514 | 475 | 392 | 613 | 709 |
Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | 10.6 | -7.7 | -17.4 | 56.4 | 15.7 |
Merchandise exports rise at a quicker pace in January
Merchandise exports shot up 12.2% on an annual basis in January (December: +11.5% year-on-year). The outturn marked the fastest increase since June 2022. Meanwhile, merchandise imports climbed 7.4% on an annual basis in January (December: +0.0% yoy). As a result, the merchandise trade balance improved from the previous month, recording a USD 17.5 billion shortfall in January (December 2023: USD 19.8 billion deficit; January 2023: USD 17.8 billion deficit). Lastly, the trend improved, with the 12-month trailing merchandise trade balance recording a USD 248.2 billion deficit in January, compared to the USD 248.4 billion deficit in December.
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