The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-August 2025 is estimated at US$ 349.35 Billion, as compared to US$ 329.03 Billion in April-August 2024, a growth of 6.18%
The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-August 2025 is estimated at US$ 349.35 Billion, as compared to US$ 329.03 Billion in April-August 2024, a growth of 6.18%
August 2025
April-August 2025
India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for August 2025* is estimated at US$ 69.16 Billion, registering a positive growth of 9.34 percent vis-à-vis August 2024. Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for August 2025* is estimated at US$ 79.04 Billion, registering a negative growth of (-) 7 percent vis-à-vis August 2024.
Table 1: Trade during August 2025*
August 2025
(US$ Billion)
August 2024
(US$ Billion)
Merchandise
Exports
35.10
32.89
Imports
61.59
68.53
Services*
Exports
34.06
30.36
Imports
17.45
16.46
Total Trade
(Merchandise +Services) *
Exports
69.16
63.25
Imports
79.04
84.99
Trade Balance
-9.88
-21.73
* Note: The latest data for services sector released by RBI is for July 2025. The data for August 2025 is an estimation. (ii) Data for April-August 2024 and April-June 2025 has been revised on pro-rata basis using quarterly balance of payments data.
Fig 1: Total Trade during August 2025*
India’s total exports during April-August 2025* is estimated at US$ 349.35 Billion registering a positive growth of 6.18 percent. Total imports during April-August 2025* is estimated at US$ 390.78 Billion registering a growth of 2.49 percent.
Table 2: Trade during April-August 2025*
April-August 2025
(US$ Billion)
April-August 2024
(US$ Billion)
Merchandise
Exports
184.13
179.60
Imports
306.52
300.12
Services*
Exports
165.22
149.43
Imports
84.25
81.18
Total Trade
(Merchandise +Services) *
Exports
349.35
329.03
Imports
390.78
381.30
Trade Balance
-41.42
-52.27
Fig 2: Total Trade during April-August 2025*
MERCHANDISE TRADE
Fig 3: Merchandise Trade during August 2025
Fig 4: Merchandise Trade during April-August 2025
Table 3: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during August 2025
(US$ Billion)
August 2024
(US$ Billion)
Non- petroleum exports
30.62
28.69
Non- petroleum imports
48.33
56.40
Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery exports
28.31
26.68
Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery imports
41.02
41.41
Note: Gems & Jewellery Imports include Gold, Silver & Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones
Fig 5: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during August 2025
Table 4: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April-August 2025
(US$ Billion)
April-August 2024
(US$ Billion)
Non- petroleum exports
158.07
147.25
Non- petroleum imports
228.43
221.97
Non-petroleum & Non Gems & Jewellery exports
146.71
136.13
Non-petroleum & Non Gems & Jewellery imports
201.76
188.01
Note: Gems & Jewellery Imports include Gold, Silver & Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones
Fig 6: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April-August 2025
SERVICES TRADE
Fig 7: Services Trade during August 2025*
Fig 8: Services Trade during April-August 2025*
