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$, in 2025.
India ranks 196th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -334.56 million BoP, current US$ | -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
- 193 Turkey -55.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 194 France -65.53 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 195 Philippines -66.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 197 United Kingdom -320.41 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 198 United States -1.24 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for India
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp -1.74 (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 2,523 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 13.47 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 3.69 trillion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 2,523 (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 87.33 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 10.54 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 124.62 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 31.86 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 196th out of 198 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.