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Total Exports (merchandise & services) during April 2025 are estimated at US$ 73.80 Billion, as compared to US$ 65.48 Billion during April 2024, an estimated growth of 12.70%.

Total Exports (merchandise & services) during April 2025 are estimated at US$ 73.80 Billion, as compared to US$ 65.48 Billion during April 2024, an estimated growth of 12.70%.

April 2025

Table 1: Trade during April 2025*

 

 

April 2025

(US$ Billion)

April 2024

(US$ Billion)

Merchandise

Exports

38.49

35.30

Imports

64.91

54.49

Services*

Exports

35.31

30.18

Imports

17.54

16.76

Total Trade

(Merchandise +Services) *

Exports

73.80

65.48

Imports

82.45

71.25

Trade Balance

-8.65

-5.77

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

Fig 1: Total Trade during April 2025*

MERCHANDISE TRADE

Fig 2: Merchandise Trade during April 2025

Table 2: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April 2025

 

(US$ Billion)

April 2024

(US$ Billion)

Non- petroleum exports

31.11

28.26

Non- petroleum imports

44.20

37.99

Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery exports

28.61

26.00

Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery imports

39.27

33.26

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

Fig 3: Trade excluding Petroleum and Gems & Jewellery during April 2025

 

SERVICES TRADE

Fig 4: Services Trade during April 2025*

 

*Link for Quick Estimates