Imports by region of origin in India
India: Imports by region of origin was 53.94 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
53.94 billion current US$
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
12th
of 210 countries
All-time high
60.95 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
195.60 million current US$
in 1954
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Imports by region of origin in India, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in India stood at 53.94 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 83.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in India peaked at 60.95 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 195.60 million current US$, in 1954.
That places India 12th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in India, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 358.90 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 322.60 million current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1950 | 234.80 million current US$ | -27.2% |
| 1951 | 480.30 million current US$ | +104.6% |
| 1952 | 649.90 million current US$ | +35.3% |
| 1953 | 236.10 million current US$ | -63.7% |
| 1954 | 195.60 million current US$ | -17.2% |
| 1955 | 208.60 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1956 | 214.30 million current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1957 | 388.70 million current US$ | +81.4% |
| 1958 | 430.60 million current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1959 | 536.90 million current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1960 | 668.80 million current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1961 | 637.00 million current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1962 | 726.60 million current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1963 | 884.00 million current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1964 | 1.02 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1965 | 1.02 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 1.14 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1967 | 1.17 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 1.00 billion current US$ | -14.8% |
| 1969 | 717.17 million current US$ | -28.3% |
| 1970 | 764.73 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 705.76 million current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1972 | 436.27 million current US$ | -38.2% |
| 1973 | 767.08 million current US$ | +75.8% |
| 1974 | 882.92 million current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1975 | 1.63 billion current US$ | +85.0% |
| 1976 | 1.50 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1977 | 1.12 billion current US$ | -25.0% |
| 1978 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1979 | 1.31 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +73.1% |
| 1981 | 1.78 billion current US$ | -21.7% |
| 1982 | 1.89 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 1.98 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 2.15 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1985 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 1.77 billion current US$ | -22.1% |
| 1987 | 1.78 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 2.20 billion current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1989 | 2.63 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1990 | 3.08 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1991 | 2.24 billion current US$ | -27.2% |
| 1992 | 2.78 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1993 | 2.42 billion current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1994 | 2.74 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1995 | 3.74 billion current US$ | +36.2% |
| 1996 | 3.55 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 4.22 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1998 | 4.18 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 4.07 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 3.62 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2001 | 3.65 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 4.79 billion current US$ | +31.0% |
| 2003 | 5.69 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2004 | 6.93 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 2005 | 10.11 billion current US$ | +46.0% |
| 2006 | 13.78 billion current US$ | +36.3% |
| 2007 | 22.27 billion current US$ | +61.6% |
| 2008 | 23.54 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 20.45 billion current US$ | -13.1% |
| 2010 | 22.77 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 28.88 billion current US$ | +26.8% |
| 2012 | 31.87 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 31.24 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 29.40 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 28.27 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 27.01 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 33.43 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2018 | 42.38 billion current US$ | +26.8% |
| 2019 | 44.56 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 33.00 billion current US$ | -25.9% |
| 2021 | 49.42 billion current US$ | +49.8% |
| 2022 | 60.95 billion current US$ | +23.3% |
| 2023 | 51.83 billion current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2024 | 53.94 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 53.94 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 324.64 million current US$, 166.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 53.94 billion current US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 402.99 million current US$, 133.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 340.75 million current US$ | 322.60 million current US$ | 358.90 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 357.58 million current US$ | 195.60 million current US$ | 649.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 898.73 million current US$ | 637.00 million current US$ | 1.17 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.03 billion current US$ | 436.27 million current US$ | 1.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.07 billion current US$ | 1.77 billion current US$ | 2.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.30 billion current US$ | 2.24 billion current US$ | 4.22 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.48 billion current US$ | 3.62 billion current US$ | 23.54 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.98 billion current US$ | 22.77 billion current US$ | 44.56 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.83 billion current US$ | 33.00 billion current US$ | 60.95 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 35.69 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 24.38 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 39.10 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 44.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0099 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 26.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in India?
- Imports by region of origin in India was 53.94 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 60.95 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 195.60 million current US$ in 1954.
- How does India rank for imports by region of origin?
- India ranks 12th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.