India's total exports reach US$142.43 billion in April–May 2025
On 16 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry estimated India's total exports of goods and services at US$71.12 billion in May 2025 and US$142.43 billion in April–May 2025.
Summary
India's total exports of merchandise and services were estimated at US$71.12 billion in May 2025, up 2.77% from May 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 16 June 2025. Total imports were US$77.75 billion, down 1.02%. For April–May 2025, total exports were estimated at US$142.43 billion, up 5.75%, and total imports at US$159.57 billion. Merchandise exports were US$38.73 billion in May 2025, compared with US$39.59 billion a year earlier. The merchandise trade deficit for April–May 2025 widened to US$48.33 billion from US$41.27 billion. May services data are estimates pending RBI's release.
Key facts
- Total exports, May 2025
- US$71.12 bn (+2.77%)
- Total imports, May 2025
- US$77.75 bn (-1.02%)
- Total exports, Apr–May 2025
- US$142.43 bn (+5.75%)
- Merchandise exports, May 2025
- US$38.73 bn
- Merchandise trade deficit, Apr–May
- US$48.33 bn (vs US$41.27 bn)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
India's total exports (merchandise and services) during April–May 2025 were estimated at:
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Correct answer: B — US$ 142.43 billion
PIB (Commerce): The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-May 2025 are estimated at US$ 142.43 billion.
What was the value of India's merchandise exports in May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — US$ 38.73 billion
PIB (Commerce): Merchandise exports during May 2025 were US$ 38.73 billion as compared to US$ 39.59 billion in May 2024.
Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 16 June 2025: 1. Total exports (merchandise and services) in May 2025 grew 2.77% over May 2024. 2. The merchandise trade deficit in April–May 2025 was lower than in April–May 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Commerce): Total exports grew 2.77% in May 2025, but the merchandise trade deficit widened to US$ 48.33 billion from US$ 41.27 billion. So the answer is 1 only.