India's total exports increased by about 6% between April and June 2025, with electronic items driving the development.

India's total exports, including goods and services, increased to an estimated USD 210.31 billion between April and June 2025, representing a 5.94 percent increase over USD 198.52 billion during the same period the previous year, according to government figures made public today.

The total value of merchandise exports was USD 112.17 billion, which was 1.92 percent more than the USD 110.06 billion recorded between April and June of 2024. In the same time frame, non-petroleum exports notably increased by almost 6% to reach USD 94.77 billion.

Strong results from industries like electronics, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, marine products, and meat, dairy, and poultry products are important growth drivers.

Exports of electronic goods increased by 46.93 percent to USD 4.15 billion in June 2025 from USD 2.82 billion in June 2024, making them a notable performer. Pharmaceutical and drug exports increased 5.95 percent to USD 2.62 billion, while engineering goods exports increased only 1.35% to USD 9.50 billion.

Marine product exports increased 13.33%, while meat, dairy, and poultry product exports increased 19.7%.

Merchandise and Services Trade

India's total exports in June 2025 were valued at USD 67.98 billion, which represents a 6.5% rise over June 2024.  At USD 71.50 billion, total imports represented a little increase of 0.50 percent.

Merchandise imports decreased marginally to USD 53.92 billion from USD 56 billion in June 2025, while merchandise exports stayed steady at USD 35.14 billion from USD 35.16 billion in June of the previous year.

In the services sector, imports increased to USD 17.58 billion from USD 15.14 billion in June 2025, while exports increased to USD 32.84 billion from USD 28.67 billion in June 2024.

Trade Deficit Narrows

India's total trade deficit decreased from USD 7.30 billion in June 2025 to USD 3.51 billion in June 2025.  In April-June 2025, the product trade deficit grew to USD 67.26 billion from USD 62.10 billion in the same period last year, while the services trade surplus grew to USD 46.95 billion from USD 39.68 billion.

Non-Petroleum and Non-Gems & Jewellery Trade

June 2025 exports, excluding petroleum and gems and jewelry, increased from June 2024 exports of USD 27.43 billion to USD 28.74 billion.  In the same category, imports were steady at USD 36.57 billion, down from USD 36.55 billion in the previous year.

Non-petroleum and non-gems & jewelry exports brought in USD 88.10 billion during the April-June quarter, up from USD 82.16 billion during the same period last year.

Key Commodities and Destinations

Commodities that had favorable growth in June 2025 were rice, electronics, tea, jute manufacturing, including floor coverings, other cereals, cereal preparations, fruits and vegetables, plastics, carpet, chemicals, and textiles.

However, during the month, imports of iron and steel, pearls and precious stones, coal, newsprint, gold, pulses, and project goods all decreased.

Comparing June 2025 to June 2024, the top five export destinations that showed positive growth were the United States, China, Kenya, France, and Brazil.  During the month, the leading sources reporting increases in imports were China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Ireland.

The leading import sources for the quarter were China, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, the United States, and Hong Kong, while the top export destinations were the United States, China, Kenya, Germany, and Australia.

Services Exports Surge

The value of services exported increased by 10.93% between April and June 2025, from USD 88.46 billion to USD 98.13 billion.  From USD 48.78 billion to USD 51.18 billion, services imports also increased.