Imports to India surged by 31%from the previous year to $70.84 billion in June of 2026, the highest on record for the month, as the war in the Middle East and US tariffs aimed at preventing India from importing Russian oil lifted the price that India must pay for foreign energy. Imports rose despite the continuous pressure on the Indian rupee, which prevents a higher volume of foreign purchases. source: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India

Imports in India decreased to 70.84 USD Billion in June from 73.41 USD Billion in May of 2026. Imports in India averaged 12.75 USD Billion from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 76.06 USD Billion in October of 2025 and a record low of 0.12 USD Billion in August of 1958. This page provides the latest reported value for - India Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. India Imports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Imports in India decreased to 70.84 USD Billion in June from 73.41 USD Billion in May of 2026. Imports in India is expected to be 69.00 USD Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the India Imports is projected to trend around 74.00 USD Billion in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-15 09:30 AM
Imports
May $73.41B $71.94B
2026-07-13 09:15 AM
Imports
Jun $70.84B $73.41B $ 70B
2026-08-17 09:00 AM
Imports
Jul $70.84B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -30.43 -28.21 USD Billion Jun 2026
Capital Flows 70.00 17.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Crude Oil Production 561.00 563.00 BBL/D/1K Mar 2026
Current Account 7081.00 -15490.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -0.60 -0.60 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 40.40 45.20 USD Billion Jun 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt 762800.00 765500.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 15292.00 6628.00 USD Million Apr 2026
Gold Reserves 880.52 880.18 Tonnes Mar 2026
Imports 70.84 73.41 USD Billion Jun 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Remittances 31068.00 26231.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Terms of Trade 102.30 114.20 points Dec 2025
Terrorism Index 6.43 6.41 Points Dec 2025
Tourist Arrivals 534000.00 730000.00 Apr 2026
Weapons Sales 81.00 94.00 SIPRI TIV Million Dec 2025


India Imports
India main imports are: mineral fuels, oils and waxes and bituminous substances (27 percent of total imports); pearls, precious and semi-precious stones and jewelry (14 percent); electrical machinery and equipment (10 percent); nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances (8 percent); and organic chemicals (4 percent). India’s major import partners are: China (16 percent of total imports), the United States (6 percent), United Arab Emirates (6 percent), Saudi Arabia (5 percent) and Switzerland (5 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
70.84 73.41 76.06 0.12 1957 - 2026 USD Billion Monthly
Current Prices, NSA

News Stream
India’s Imports Hit Record High
India’s imports surged 16.6% in October 2025 to a historic high of USD 76.06 billion, driven largely by a sharp rise in precious metal purchases. Gold imports jumped to USD 14.72 billion, up from USD 4.92 billion a year earlier, while silver shipments also increased significantly. For the April–October 2025–26 period, total imports rose 6.4% to USD 451.08 billion, highlighting strong domestic demand and the substantial role of bullion inflows in pushing India’s import bill higher.
2025-11-17
India Imports Surge in September
India’s imports jumped 16.7% year-on-year to USD 68.53 billion in September 2025, the second-highest level on record, led by gold imports, which nearly doubled month-on-month despite record-high prices. Imports are expected to stay elevated in the near term, supported by strong gold demand ahead of the festive season, robust energy needs, and continued reliance on electronics and capital goods.
2025-10-15


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