India Imports Data
India Imports: Key Updates
India Import Summary
April 2025 vs April 2026 · Values in US$ Billion · Provisional
| Category | Apr 2025 | Apr 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise imports | 65.38 | 71.94 | +10.04% |
| Services imports * | 16.91 | 16.66 | −1.50% |
| Non-petroleum imports | 44.68 | 53.32 | +19.33% |
| Non-petroleum & non-gems/jewellery imports | 39.75 | 45.87 | +15.40% |
| Total imports (merchandise + services) | 82.29 | 88.61 | +7.67% |
Source: Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Imports Data Overview – Apr 2026
Total Imports (Merchandise + Services): India’s total imports in April 2026 stood at $88.61 billion, up from $82.29 billion in April 2025. This reflects a year-on-year growth of 7.67%.
Merchandise Imports: Merchandise imports in April 2026 were $71.94 billion, compared to $65.38 billion in April 2025. This marks a positive growth of 10.04% on a year-on-year basis.
*Services Imports (Estimated): Estimated services imports for April 2026 stood at $16.66 billion, slightly down from $16.91 billion in April 2025. This reflects a marginal decline of approximately 1.50%, based on Ministry projections, as RBI data is available only till March 2026.
Trade Deficit: The overall trade deficit (Merchandise + Services) narrowed to $7.81 billion in April 2026, from $11.16 billion in April 2025. This represents a significant improvement of roughly 30% year-on-year.
Non-petroleum imports: Non-petroleum imports in April 2026 were $53.32 billion, rising from $44.68 billion in April 2025. This reflects a strong year-on-year increase of approximately 19.33%.
Non-petroleum, non-gems & jewellery imports: Stripping out both petroleum and gems & jewellery, imports in April 2026 stood at $45.87 Billion, up from $39.75 billion in April 2025. This indicates broad-based import demand growth of approximately 15.40% across core sectors.
Key Highlights — April 2026
| Commodity / Category | Apr 2026 (Mn USD) | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | 411.06 | +157.16% |
| Project Goods | 186.49 | +99.88% |
| Gold | 5,626.87 | +81.69% |
| Metaliferrous Ores & Other Minerals | 1,606.36 | +51.97% |
| Fruits & Vegetables | 337.68 | +45.59% |
| Vegetable Oil | 1,722.77 | +39.86% |
| Commodity / Category | Apr 2026 (Mn USD) | YoY Decline |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Material & Products | 1,270.87 | −35.40% |
| Pulses | 221.08 | −29.69% |
| Pearls, Precious & Semi-Precious Stones | 1,405.73 | −15.96% |
| Newsprint | 20.33 | −12.54% |
| Petroleum, Crude & Products | 18,625.99 | −10.03% |
| Wood & Wood Products | 497.54 | −8.36% |
Month Wise Imports in India: Historical Chart
India Imports Chart - Historical & Current Trends.
Top Imports Countries
Imports by Commodities
Import by Commodity — April 2026 vs April 2025
| Sl. No. & Commodity | Apr 2025 (Mn USD) | Apr 2026 (Mn USD) | % Change |
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Imports Month Wise: Merchandise & Services
India Imports: Month Wise (FY 2025-26)
| Month | Merchandise Imports ($B) | Services Imports ($B) | Total Imports ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| November* | 62.66 | 17.96 | 80.63 |
| October* | 76.06 | 18.64 | 94.7 |
| September* | 68.53 | 15.29 | 83.82 |
| August | 61.59 | 17.45 | 79.04 |
| July | 64.59 | 15.4 | 79.99 |
| June | 53.92 | 17.58 | 71.50 |
| May | 60.61 | 16.69 | 77.30 |
| April | 64.91 | 16.90 | 81.81 |
Annual Trade Performance: Exports, Imports & Trade Balance (1990-2024)
FAQs
Imports refer to the purchase of goods and services by India from other countries. These include raw materials, finished products, machinery, crude oil, electronics, gold, and even services like software and consultancy.
India imports a variety of goods and services for several reasons, including the fulfillment of crude oil and energy requirements due to insufficient domestic oil reserves, the acquisition of high-tech machinery and components, the demand for gold and precious metals driven by cultural practices and investment purposes, the procurement of raw materials needed for manufacturing processes such as chemicals and electronics, and the sourcing of services like software, research, and financial services.
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