Bhutan recorded a trade deficit of 25728.90 BTN Million in the first quarter of 2025. Balance of Trade in Bhutan averaged -6853.83 BTN Million from 1991 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 7121.91 BTN Million in the third quarter of 2020 and a record low of -25728.90 BTN Million in the first quarter of 2025. source: Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -25728.90 -17897.00 BTN Million Mar 2025
Current Account -53964.70 -57707.00 BTN Million Dec 2024
Current Account to GDP -21.70 -35.10 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 10726.10 14684.90 BTN Million Mar 2025
External Debt 3381.90 2998.70 USD Million Dec 2023
Foreign Direct Investment 3642.40 3642.40 BTN Million Mar 2025
Imports 36455.02 32581.97 BTN Million Mar 2025



Bhutan Balance of Trade
Recent hydroelectric projects have narrowed Bhutan’s trade deficit. Bhutan mainly exports electricity, metals, chemical products, food, wood and rubber. Bhutan mainly imports oil and fuels, base metals, machinery and electrical appliances, vehicles, wood and food. Bhutan's main trading partner is India, accounting for 90 percent of foreign trade. Other partners include Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Bangladesh and Japan.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-25728.90 -17897.00 7121.91 -25728.90 1991 - 2025 BTN Million Quarterly