Net trade in goods in India
India: Net trade in goods was -310.94 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in India, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
India recorded -310.94 billion BoP, current US$ for net trade in goods in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is down 11.2% on the previous year and down 127.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in India peaked at 932.14 million BoP, current US$ in 1977 and was at its lowest, -310.94 billion BoP, current US$, in 2025.
India ranks 197th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -334.56 million BoP, current US$ | -2.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 932.14 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | -5.38 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.58 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -6.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -40.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -124.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -154.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -201.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -107.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -229.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -310.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -95.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 194 Turkey -55.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 195 France -65.53 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 196 Philippines -66.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 198 United Kingdom -320.41 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 199 United States -1.24 trillion 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 in India?
- Net trade in goods in India was -310.94 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 recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 932.14 million BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -310.94 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- How does India rank for net trade in goods?
- India ranks 197th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 127.2%. 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 (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 is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. 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.