Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate in India

India: Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate was 4.9 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
4.9 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 25.5%
World rank
131st
of 206 countries
All-time high
59.95 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-23.22 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate in India, 1961–2025

-200204060196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in India is 4.9 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.5% on the previous year and up 133.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in India peaked at 59.95 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -23.22 % change on previous year, in 2020.

India ranks 131st of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.3127 % change on previous year -19.39 % change on previous year 21.21 % change on previous year 9
1970s 17.99 % change on previous year -11.22 % change on previous year 59.95 % change on previous year 10
1980s 8.6 % change on previous year -4.9 % change on previous year 51.26 % change on previous year 10
1990s 9.21 % change on previous year -13.28 % change on previous year 29.3 % change on previous year 10
2000s 20.22 % change on previous year -19.88 % change on previous year 43.19 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.89 % change on previous year -14.86 % change on previous year 36.17 % change on previous year 10
2020s 10.18 % change on previous year -23.22 % change on previous year 53.56 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near India

  1. 128 Fiji, Republic of 5.01 % change on previous year compare
  2. 129 Honduras 4.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 130 Yemen, Republic of 4.94 % change on previous year compare
  4. 132 Senegal 4.9 % change on previous year compare
  5. 133 Qatar 4.85 % change on previous year compare
  6. 134 Australia 4.82 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 253 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in India?
Merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in India was 4.9 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 59.95 % change on previous year in 1974.
What is the lowest merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was -23.22 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does India rank for merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate?
India ranks 131st out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
Is merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 133.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
253 places, 14,588 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.