HS chapter 03
Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates. India sold USD 6.05 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 213.6 mn. It is a top-five export to 13 countries in our data.
USD 6.05 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 1.4% of all exports
USD 213.6 mnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.031% of all imports
Net exporterbalance USD 5.84 bn
Exports 97% Imports 3%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 United States USD 1.95 bn32%
- #2 China USD 1.12 bn18%
- #3 Japan USD 357.9 mn6%
- #4 Vietnam USD 298.7 mn5%
- #5 Thailand USD 276.6 mn5%
- #6 Belgium USD 192.3 mn3%
- #7 Spain USD 183.8 mn3%
- #8 Italy USD 162.3 mn3%
- #9 United Arab Emirates USD 155.7 mn3%
- #10 Canada USD 142.7 mn2%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 Bangladesh USD 80.4 mn38%
- #2 Myanmar USD 46.0 mn22%
- #3 United States USD 29.3 mn14%
- #4 Vietnam USD 15.4 mn7%
- #5 Norway USD 3.4 mn2%
- #6 Australia USD 3.0 mn1%
- #7 Netherlands USD 2.2 mn1%
- #8 Indonesia USD 2.1 mn1.0%
- #9 Bahrain USD 2.0 mn0.9%
- #10 United Kingdom USD 1.6 mn0.7%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 03; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Fish and seafood: MPEDA registration and an Export Inspection Council (EIC) health certificate for most markets.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 03: questions
How much HS 03 does India export?
India exported USD 6.05 bn of HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebra…) in 2024, 1.4% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 1.95 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 03 from?
India imported USD 213.6 mn of chapter 03 in 2024, most of it from Bangladesh (USD 80.4 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 03 usually need?
Fish and seafood: MPEDA registration and an Export Inspection Council (EIC) health certificate for most markets. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.