India Exports Data
India Exports: Key Updates
India Export Summary
April 2025 vs April 2026 · Values in US$ Billion · Provisional
| Category | Apr 2025 | Apr 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | 38.28 | 43.56 | +13.78% |
| Services exports * | 32.85 | 37.24 | +13.36% |
| Non-petroleum exports | 31.16 | 33.97 | +9.01% |
| Non-petroleum & non-gems/jewellery exports | 28.66 | 31.64 | +10.40% |
| Total exports (merchandise + services) | 71.13 | 80.80 | +13.59% |
Exports Data Overview – Apr 2026
Total Exports (Merchandise + Services): India’s total exports in April 2026 stood at $80.80 billion, up from $71.13 billion in April 2025. This reflects a year-on-year growth of 13.59%.
Merchandise Exports: Merchandise exports in April 2026 were $43.56 billion, compared to $38.28 billion in April 2025. This marks a positive growth of 13.78% on a year-on-year basis.
*Services Exports (Estimated): Estimated services exports for April 2026 stood at $37.24 billion, up from $32.85 billion in April 2025. This reflects a growth of approximately 13.36%, based on Ministry projections, as RBI data is available only till March 2026.
Trade Surplus (Services): India’s services trade remained firmly in surplus, with services exports of $37.24 billion significantly exceeding services imports of $16.66 billion in April 2026, yielding a services trade surplus of approximately $20.58 billion.
Non-Petroleum Exports: Non-petroleum exports in April 2026 were $33.97 billion, rising from $31.16 billion in April 2025. This reflects a healthy year-on-year increase of approximately 9.01%.
Non-Petroleum, Non-Gems & Jewellery Exports: Stripping out both petroleum and gems & jewellery, exports in April 2026 stood at $31.64 billion, up from $28.66 billion in April 2025. This indicates broad-based export growth of approximately 10.40% across core sectors.
Key Highlights — Major Export Drivers
April 2025 vs April 2026 · Values in US$ Billion · Provisional
| Export Category | Apr 2025 (Bn USD) | Apr 2026 (Bn USD) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Products | 7.12 | 9.59 | ▲ +34.66% |
| Electronic Goods | 3.69 | 5.18 | ▲ +40.31% |
| Engineering Goods | 9.52 | 10.35 | ▲ +8.76% |
| Meat, Dairy & Poultry Products | 0.37 | 0.55 | ▲ +48.03% |
| Drugs & Pharmaceuticals | 2.49 | 2.66 | ▲ +7.12% |
Month Wise Exports from India: Historical Chart
India Exports Chart - Historical & Current Trends.
Exports To Countries
Exports by Commodities
Export by Commodity — April 2026 vs April 2025
| Sl. No. & Commodity ⇅ | Apr 2025 (Mn USD) ⇅ | Apr 2026 (Mn USD) ⇅ | % Change ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Total (Selected 30) | 36,355.89 | 41,215.49 | ▲ +13.37% |
| Grand Total (All Commodities) | 38,283.77 | 43,559.61 | ▲ +13.78% |
Exports Month Wise: Merchandise & Services
India Exports: Month Wise (FY 2025-26)
| Month | Merchandise Exports ($B) | Services Exports ($B) | Total Exports ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October* | 34.38 | 38.52 | 72.89 |
| September* | 36.38 | 30.82 | 67.2 |
| August | 35.1 | 34.06 | 69.16 |
| July | 37.24 | 31.03 | 68.27 |
| June | 35.14 | 32.84 | 67.98 |
| May | 38.69 | 32.45 | 71.14 |
| April | 38.34 | 32.84 | 71.18 |
Annual Trade Performance: Exports, Imports & Trade Balance (1990-2024)
FAQs
Exports are goods or services produced in India and sold to buyers in other countries. Exporting allows Indian businesses to reach global markets and earn foreign exchange.
Monthly export data is published by: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, DGCI&S (Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics), RBI (for services exports)
Export data is typically updated monthly, based on customs and shipping records collected from ports and trade authorities
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