Imports of goods and services in India
India: Imports of goods and services was 963.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
963.44 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
7th
of 199 countries
All-time high
963.44 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
5.76 billion BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Imports of 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$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in India is 963.44 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 95.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in India peaked at 963.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5.76 billion BoP, current US$, in 1976.
India ranks 7th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in India, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 6.01 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 5.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 6.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1978 | 8.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.6% |
| 1979 | 11.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1980 | 16.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.8% |
| 1981 | 17.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 17.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 17.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 17.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 18.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 19.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 22.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1988 | 25.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 28.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 29.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 27.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 29.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1993 | 30.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 37.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1995 | 48.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.3% |
| 1996 | 54.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1997 | 58.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 59.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 62.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 73.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2001 | 71.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 75.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 92.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2004 | 130.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.9% |
| 2005 | 181.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.8% |
| 2006 | 225.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 278.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2008 | 379.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.1% |
| 2009 | 328.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 439.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.8% |
| 2011 | 553.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2012 | 579.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 560.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 553.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 491.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 472.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 561.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 642.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2019 | 619.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 493.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.4% |
| 2021 | 717.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.5% |
| 2022 | 902.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.8% |
| 2023 | 859.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 923.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2025 | 963.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 20.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 27.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 62.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 183.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 71.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 379.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 547.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 439.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 642.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 809.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 493.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 963.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 4 United Kingdom 1.28 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 France 1.14 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Japan 998.13 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 8 Netherlands 867.34 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 9 Singapore 860.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 10 Italy 773.81 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for India
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 8.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.2575 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 695.86 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 8.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 22.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 59,646 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 8.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4934 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in India?
- Imports of goods and services in India was 963.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 963.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.76 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does India rank for imports of goods and services?
- India ranks 7th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.9%. 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.