NEW DELHI: India’s merchandise exports to the United States surged 19.94% to USD 8.01 billion in July, while imports from the US grew 13.78% to around USD 4.55 billion, according to data from the commerce ministry.
During April-July 2025, exports to the US rose 21.64% to USD 33.53 billion, and imports increased 12.33% to USD 17.41 billion. The US emerged as India’s largest trading partner in the April-July period, with bilateral trade reaching USD 12.56 billion.
Indian exports to the US have maintained positive growth since April this year. Negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement between the two countries are ongoing, with the sixth round of talks scheduled in India starting August 25.
China, another key trading partner, recorded a 27.39% jump in exports from India to USD 1.34 billion in July and a 19.97% rise in April-July to USD 5.75 billion. Imports from China increased 5% in July to USD 10.91 billion and rose 13.06% in April-July to USD 40.65 billion.
Other countries witnessing growth in Indian exports in July included the UAE, the UK, Germany, Bangladesh, Brazil, and Italy. Conversely, exports to the Netherlands, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Australia, South Africa, and France declined.
On the import side, shipments from the UAE, Russia, Indonesia, Qatar, and Taiwan fell in July, while imports increased from Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
