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The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-July 2025 is estimated at US$ 277.63 Billion, as compared to US$ 263.83 Billion in April-July 2024, an estimated growth of 5.23%.

The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-July 2025 is estimated at US$ 277.63 Billion, as compared to US$ 263.83 Billion in April-July 2024, an estimated growth of 5.23%.

July 2025

April-July 2025

 

Table 1: Trade during July 2025*

 

 

July 2025

(US$ Billion)

July 2024

(US$ Billion)

Merchandise

Exports

37.24

34.71

Imports

64.59

59.48

Services*

Exports

31.03

30.60

Imports

15.40

15.94

Total Trade

(Merchandise +Services) *

Exports

68.27

65.31

Imports

79.99

75.41

Trade Balance

-11.72

-10.10

* Note: The latest data for services sector released by RBI is for June 2025. The data for July 2025 is an estimation, which will be revised based on RBI’s subsequent release.

Fig 1: Total Trade during July 2025*

Table 2: Trade during April-July 2025*

 

 

April-July 2025

(US$ Billion)

April-July 2024

(US$ Billion)

Merchandise

Exports

149.20

144.76

Imports

244.01

231.59

Services*

Exports

128.43

119.07

Imports

64.90

64.72

Total Trade

(Merchandise +Services) *

Exports

277.63

263.83

Imports

308.91

296.32

Trade Balance

-31.28

-32.48

Fig 2: Total Trade during April-July 2025*          

MERCHANDISE TRADE

Fig 3: Merchandise Trade during July 2025

Fig 4: Merchandise Trade during April-July 2025

Table 3: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during July 2025

 

(US$ Billion)

July 2024

(US$ Billion)

Non- petroleum exports

32.90

28.92

Non- petroleum imports

49.01

44.98

Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery exports

30.51

27.06

Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery imports

42.79

40.04

Note: Gems & Jewellery Imports include Gold, Silver & Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones

Fig 5: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during July 2025

 

 

 

Table 4: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April-July 2025

 

(US$ Billion)

April-July 2024

(US$ Billion)

Non- petroleum exports

127.46

118.34

Non- petroleum imports

179.18

165.57

Non-petroleum & Non Gems & Jewellery exports

118.40

109.22

Non-petroleum & Non Gems & Jewellery imports

159.80

146.61

Note: Gems & Jewellery Imports include Gold, Silver & Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones

Fig 6: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April-July 2025

SERVICES TRADE

Fig 7: Services Trade during July 2025*

 

 

Fig 8: Services Trade during April-July 2025*

*Link for Quick Estimates