Net trade in goods and services in India
India: Net trade in goods and services was -101.35 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods and services in India, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
India recorded -101.35 billion BoP, current US$ for net trade in goods and services in 2025.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 60.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods and services in India peaked at 962.43 million BoP, current US$ in 1977 and was at its lowest, -136.06 billion BoP, current US$, in 2012.
India ranks 198th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -385.18 million BoP, current US$ | -2.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 962.43 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | -6.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -8.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -29.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -74.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -85.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -136.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -41.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -84.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -134.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 195 Ukraine -38.78 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 196 United Kingdom -50.83 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 197 Philippines -53.42 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 199 United States -911.70 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for India
- Final consumption expenditure 67.4% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 13.5% (2025)
- Households and NPISHs final consumption expenditure 56.7% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 2.67 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 232.99 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 2.54 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 7.5% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 47.84 trillion constant LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 102.0% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 46.54 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods and services in India?
- Net trade in goods and services in India was -101.35 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods and services recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 962.43 million BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods and services recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -136.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2012.
- How does India rank for net trade in goods and services?
- India ranks 198th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods and services rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.