India’s total exports—merchandise plus services—touched USD 210.31 billion during April–June 2025, a 5.94% year-on-year increase, reflecting resilience and growth across key sectors despite global headwinds.
Key Highlights (April–June 2025)
- Total Exports: USD 210.31 billion (↑5.94% from USD 198.52 billion)
- Merchandise Exports: USD 112.17 billion (↑1.92%)
- Services Exports: USD 98.13 billion (↑10.93%)
Top Export Performers
- Electronic Goods: Up 46.93% in June alone to USD 4.15 billion
- Drugs & Pharmaceuticals:Up 5.95% to USD 2.62 billion
- Engineering Goods: Up 1.35% to USD 9.50 billion
- Marine Products: Up 13.33%
- Meat, Dairy & Poultry: Up 19.7%
June 2025 Snapshot
- Overall Exports: USD 67.98 billion (↑6.5% YoY)
- Merchandise Exports: USD 35.14 billion (steady YoY)
- Merchandise Imports: USD 53.92 billion (↓3.7%)
- Services Exports: USD 32.84 billion (↑14.5%)
- Services Imports: USD 17.58 billion (↑16%)
Trade Deficit Insights
- June 2025 Overall Trade Deficit: USD 3.51 billion, significantly improved from USD 7.30 billion in June 2024
- Q1 FY2025 Merchandise Deficit: USD 67.26 billion (↑from USD 62.10 billion)
- Services Trade Surplus: USD 46.95 billion (↑from USD 39.68 billion)
Non-Petroleum & Non-Gems and Jewellery Trade
- Exports (June): USD 28.74 billion (↑4.8%)
- Imports (June): USD 36.57 billion (flat)
Top Performing Commodities
Growth witnessed in:
- Electronic Goods, Tea, Jute Products, Other Cereals, Fruits & Vegetables, Plastics, Chemicals, Carpet, Rice, and Textiles
Declines seen in imports of:
- Pulses, Newsprint, Gold, Coal, Transport Equipment, Iron & Steel, Precious Stones
Export & Import Destinations
Top Export Destinations (June 2025):
- USA | China | Kenya | France | Brazil
Top Import Sources (June 2025):
- Ireland | Hong Kong | Singapore | Thailand | China
Quarterly Leaders (April–June):
- Export Growth: USA, China, Kenya, Germany, Australia
- Import Growth: China, UAE, Ireland, USA, Hong Kong
Insight:
The strong growth in electronics exports and services trade suggests India is gradually shifting toward a high-tech, service-driven export economy. The narrowing trade deficit in June signals improving global demand and efficient domestic production.