India Imports Data
India Imports: Key Updates
Latest Release
May, 2025
Imports April 2025
$82.45B
Imports April 2024
$71.25B
Growth %
15.7% YoY
- Merchandise Imports: $64.91 billion in April 2025, up from $54.49 billion in April 2024 (+19.1% YoY).
- Services Imports (Estimated): $17.54 billion in April 2025, up from $16.76 billion in April 2024 (+4.7% YoY).
Note: Services data for April 2025 is an estimate and will be revised. - Total Imports (Merchandise + Services): $82.45 billion in April 2025, compared to $71.25 billion in April 2024 (+15.7% YoY).
- Trade Balance: -$8.65 Billion in April 2025, compared to -$5.77 Billion in April 2024.
The rising import bill is partly driven by increased industrial demand, the re-stocking of energy commodities, and a steady inflow of capital goods and intermediate products.
Please Note: Data published in May represents the import data for April. This is because it is calculated and reported for the previous month after analyzing changes.
India Trade Imports - Data Table
| Category | April 2025 (US$ Billion) | April 2024 (US$ Billion) | % Change YoY |
| Merchandise Imports | 64.91 | 54.49 | +19.1% |
| Services Imports (Estimated)* | 17.54 | 16.76 | +4.7% |
| Total Imports | 82.45 | 71.25 | +15.7% |
| Trade Balance (Exports – Imports) | –8.65 | –5.77 | — |
Note: *Services data for April 2025 is provisional and subject to revision upon RBI’s official release.
Imports in India: Historical Chart
India Imports Chart - Historical & Current Trends.
Note: This chart displays only merchandise imports (physical goods) for India. It does not include imports of services.
Imports in India Overview
India, recognized as one of the largest and rapidly expanding economies globally, sustains a substantial and varied import profile. These imports are essential in addressing domestic supply shortages, bolstering industrial development, and driving consumption across various sectors. From energy resources to advanced technological components, India’s imports illustrate its developmental objectives and participation in global trade.
Imports from Countries Breakdown
The below chart shows India’s major commodities exports for April 2025. The figures for APR’25 are provisional.
India Top Import Sources
| Country | April 2024 (Million USD) | April 2025 (Million USD) | % Change YoY |
| China P RP | 7,795.06 | 9,906.04 | +27.08% |
| Russia | 5,290.95 | 6,233.90 | +17.82% |
| UAE | 3,298.62 | 6,233.36 | +88.97% |
| USA | 3,201.01 | 5,241.89 | +63.76% |
| Iraq | 2,441.82 | 2,965.14 | +21.43% |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,189.93 | 2,954.20 | –7.39% |
| Japan | 1,491.51 | 1,819.20 | +21.97% |
| Singapore | 1,569.82 | 1,788.81 | +13.95% |
| Korea RP | 1,545.84 | 1,780.01 | +15.15% |
| Germany | 1,206.20 | 1,718.97 | +42.51% |
| Hong Kong | 1,123.72 | 1,676.46 | +49.19% |
| Indonesia | 1,876.60 | 1,477.32 | –21.28% |
| Qatar | 1,069.42 | 1,288.03 | +20.44% |
| Switzerland | 2,135.85 | 1,162.29 | –45.58% |
| Kuwait | 632.92 | 1,072.18 | +69.40% |
| Australia | 991.97 | 1,061.52 | +7.01% |
| Thailand | 935.84 | 1,043.56 | +11.51% |
| Malaysia | 974.20 | 1,014.60 | +4.15% |
| Vietnam (Soc. Rep.) | 796.19 | 888.08 | +11.54% |
| Ireland | 157.55 | 828.18 | +425.65% |
Note: April 2025 figures are provisional.
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FAQs
What are imports in the context of India’s economy?
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.
Why does India import goods and services?
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.
Is the data verified and reliable?
We gather data from different official govt sources and we update the data on ChartForest as soon as it’s released.
What are some common uses of this data?
This data can be used for market insights and demand analysis, competitor and market entry analysis, supply chain optimization, and strategic decision-making.