Latest reading: In September, the trade balance was USD +0.9 billion, following a USD +1.4 billion figure in the prior...
Merchandise Exports in India
Merchandise exports were worth USD 437 billion in 2024 in India compared to USD 310 billion ten years earlier, and averaged USD 349 billion over the last decade. For more exports information, visit our dedicated page.
India Merchandise Exports Chart
Note: This chart displays Exports (USD billion) for India from 2024 to 2017.
Source: Macrobond.
India Merchandise Exports Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Exports (USD bn) | 292 | 422 | 451 | 437 | 436 |
| Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) | -6.9 | 44.6 | 6.9 | -3.1 | -0.3 |
Merchandise trade deficit narrows in August
Latest reading: In August, the trade balance was USD -26.5 billion, following a USD -27.4 billion figure in the previous month but a slightly larger deficit than expected by the market. This marks the first trade data since the U.S. raised tariffs on India to 25%. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD -282.9 billion. Exports were up 6.7% in year-on-year terms in August, following a 7.3% rise in the previous month. Imports dropped 10.1% in year-on-year terms in August, following a 8.6% rise in the prior month.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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