The largest portion of India's imports originated from China, representing more than 15 percent of the total imports in the financial year 2024, with Russia following at over nine percent. Conversely, during the same period, India's primary exports were directed towards the United States. India’s import mix India's imports encompass a wide range of goods, with some key commodities dominating the landscape. Among these critical imports are crude oil, gold, and petroleum products. Crude oil, constituting approximately 20 percent of total imports, is critical due to the nation’s reliance on energy sources. In addition, India, as a major textile producer, has witnessed a significant rise in textile imports over the years to meet the diverse consumer and industrial demands. Trade balance In the recent past, the country experienced a notable change in its trade balance-to-GDP ratio. This ratio, which reflects the relationship between the country's trade activities and the size of its economy, saw a significant decrease of 8.5 percent in fiscal year 2023. In other words, the country was importing more goods and services than it was exporting during the period.

Key information about India Total Imports

• India Total Imports recorded 59.4 USD bn in Jan 2025, compared with a value of 59.9 USD bn in the previous month
• India Total Imports data is updated monthly, available from Apr 1990 to Jan 2025, with an average number of 18.3 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 64.4 USD bn in Jun 2022 and a record low of 1.3 USD bn in Jul 1991

• In the latest reports, India Total Imports grew 14.5 % YoY in Jan 2025
• Total Exports grew 1.3 % YoY, to 36.4 USD bn in Jan 2025
• India Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 23.0 USD bn in Jan 2025

India Imports from Mexico was US$4.07 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. India Imports from Mexico - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

India Imports from Ukraine was US$1.48 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. India Imports from Ukraine - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on August of 2025.

India Imports from Chile was US$2.54 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. India Imports from Chile - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on August of 2025.

Key information about India Imports: Telecommunication Equipment

• India Imports: Telecommunication Equipment was reported at 11,012,104.331 USD th in Dec 2023
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 12,378,956.013 USD th for Dec 2022
• India Imports: Telecommunication Equipment data is updated yearly, averaging 8,133,182.163 USD th from Dec 1995 to 2023, with 29 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 18,279,039.442 USD th in 2015 and a record low of 506,573.065 USD th in 1995
• India Imports: Telecommunication Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Electronic Sector – Table RF.UNCTAD.TE: Telecommunication Equipment: Import Value

Graph and download economic data for Real Imports of Goods and Services for India (NMRNSAXDCINQ) from Q2 2004 to Q1 2025 about India, imports, goods, services, and real.

India Imports from United Kingdom was US$6.53 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. India Imports from United Kingdom - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for International Merchandise Trade Statistics: Imports: Commodities for India (XTIMVA01INQ659S) from Q1 1991 to Q1 2025 about India, imports, trade, and goods.

Graph and download economic data for International Trade: Imports: Value (Goods): Total for India (XTIMVA01INA188S) from 1997 to 2022 about India, imports, trade, and goods.

India Imports: Other European Countries: Turkey data was reported at 2.132 USD bn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.207 USD bn for 2017. India Imports: Other European Countries: Turkey data is updated yearly, averaging 548.175 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.132 USD bn in 2018 and a record low of 43.330 USD mn in 2001. India Imports: Other European Countries: Turkey data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAA008: Imports by Country: USD (Annual).

Graph and download economic data for International Trade: Ratio: Exports to Imports: Total for India (XTEITT01INQ156S) from Q1 1990 to Q3 2023 about ratio, India, imports, exports, and trade.

India Imports Price Index: Commodity data was reported at 1.239 Index, 2021 in 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.285 Index, 2021 for 2024. India Imports Price Index: Commodity data is updated yearly, averaging 0.604 Index, 2021 from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2025, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.404 Index, 2021 in 2022 and a record low of 0.106 Index, 2021 in 1995. India Imports Price Index: Commodity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.OECD.EO: Exports and Imports Price Index: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual.

In fiscal year 2024, India imported electronic products valued at more than seven trillion Indian rupees. The products include computer hardware, consumer electronics, electronic components and instruments, and telecom instruments.

88238 Global import shipment records of Aluminium with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

India Imports: Apparel & Clothing Accessories: Italy data was reported at 1,268.000 INR mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,447.000 INR mn for 2016. India Imports: Apparel & Clothing Accessories: Italy data is updated yearly, averaging 418.500 INR mn from Mar 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,728.000 INR mn in 2015 and a record low of 16.093 INR mn in 1998. India Imports: Apparel & Clothing Accessories: Italy data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Textile Commissioner. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.RSG048: Textile: Imports by Countries: Apparel and Clothing Accessories.

Key information about India Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product

• India Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product was reported at 3,828,225.486 USD th in Dec 2023
• This records an increase from the previous number of 3,813,725.417 USD th for Dec 2022
• India Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product data is updated yearly, averaging 1,540,163.109 USD th from Dec 1995 to 2023, with 29 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,985,697.683 USD th in 2021 and a record low of 296,885.360 USD th in 1996
• India Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Sector – Table RT.UNCTAD.MPP: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product: Imports Value by Individual Economies and Territories

31848 Global import shipment records of Timber with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

India Imports: INR: China data was reported at 759,384.500 INR mn in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 904,432.600 INR mn for Jan 2025. India Imports: INR: China data is updated monthly, averaging 265,257.000 INR mn from Oct 2002 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 269 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 909,661.200 INR mn in Aug 2024 and a record low of 9,378.300 INR mn in Feb 2003. India Imports: INR: China data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAA004: Imports by Country: INR. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

India Imports from Bangladesh was US$1.86 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. India Imports from Bangladesh - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on August of 2025.