New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) The country's exports in April rose by 13.78 per cent to USD 43.56 billion despite global challenges, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Friday.

Imports grew 10 per cent year-on-year to USD 71.94 billion in April. Trade deficit during the month stood at USD 28.38 billion.

Agrawal said India's exports to West Asia declined 28 per cent to USD 4.16 billion last month as against USD 5.78 billion in April 2025.

Imports from the region dipped 31.64 per cent to USD 10.47 billion in April from USD 15.32 billion in the year-ago period. PTI RR ANU ANU

Merchandise trade growth in India as exports and imports rise in April, while West Asia trade contracts sharply. India's merchandise trade recorded higher export and import values in April, with exports rising by 13.78 per cent to USD 43.56 billion and imports increasing by 10 per cent to USD 71.94 billion. The trade deficit for the month stood at USD 28.38 billion. Exports to West Asia declined by 28 per cent, while imports from the region fell by 31.64 per cent, reflecting a regional contraction in both outbound and inbound trade flows.