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 310 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 2018 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
India Merchandise Exports Data
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Merchandise Exports (USD bn) | 292 | 422 | 451 | 437 | 437 |
Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) | -6.9 | 44.6 | 6.9 | -3.1 | 0.1 |
Merchandise exports drop in May
Latest reading: Merchandise exports decreased 2.2% annually in May, contrasting April’s 9.0% increase. Meanwhile, merchandise imports fell 1.7% over the same month last year in May (April: +19.1% yoy). As a result, the merchandise trade balance improved from the previous month, recording a USD 21.9 billion deficit in May (April 2025: USD 26.4 billion deficit; May 2024: USD 22.1 billion deficit). Lastly, the trend pointed up, with the 12-month trailing merchandise trade balance recording a USD 289.9 billion deficit in May, compared to the USD 290.1 billion deficit in April.
Outlook: Our panelists continue to expect India’s merchandise exports to grow fairly weakly in 2025, largely as a result of U.S. tariffs stifling external demand. The Indian government continues to seek an agreement with its U.S. counterpart to avoid tariffs rising to 26% from 10% on 9 July.
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