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title: "HS 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic…: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 03: exports USD 6 B, imports USD 213.6 M. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/03/
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updated: 2026-11-11
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publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited
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HS chapter 03

# Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates. India sold USD 6 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 213.6 M. It is a top-five export to 13 countries in our data.

**USD 6 B** India's exports, 2024 · 1.4% of all exports

**USD 213.6 M** India's imports, 2024 · under 0.1% of all imports

**Net exporter** balance USD 5.8 B

Exports 97% Imports 3%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 1.9 B** 32%
2. #2 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 1.1 B** 18%
3. #3 [Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) **USD 357.9 M** 6%
4. #4 [Vietnam](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/vietnam/) **USD 298.7 M** 5%
5. #5 [Thailand](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/thailand/) **USD 276.6 M** 5%
6. #6 [Belgium](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/belgium/) **USD 192.3 M** 3%
7. #7 [Spain](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/spain/) **USD 183.8 M** 3%
8. #8 [Italy](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/italy/) **USD 162.3 M** 3%
9. #9 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 155.7 M** 3%
10. #10 [Canada](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/canada/) **USD 142.7 M** 2%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [Bangladesh](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/bangladesh/) **USD 80.4 M** 38%
2. #2 [Myanmar](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/myanmar/) **USD 46 M** 22%
3. #3 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 29.3 M** 14%
4. #4 [Vietnam](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/vietnam/) **USD 15.4 M** 7%
5. #5 [Norway](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/norway/) **USD 3.4 M** 2%
6. #6 [Australia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/australia/) **USD 3 M** 1%
7. #7 [Netherlands](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/netherlands/) **USD 2.2 M** 1%
8. #8 [Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) **USD 2.1 M** 1.0%
9. #9 [Bahrain](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/bahrain/) **USD 2 M** 0.9%
10. #10 [United Kingdom](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-kingdom/) **USD 1.6 M** 0.7%

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](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/documents-checklist/).

SSL's fleet carries this cargo by road to and from India's ports, airports and land borders; our desk arranges the sea or air leg. [Ask our desk →](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?service=export)

## HS 03: questions

**How much HS 03 does India export?**

India exported USD 6 B 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 1.9 B. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 03 from?**

India imported USD 213.6 M of chapter 03 in 2024, most of it from Bangladesh (USD 80.4 M). 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.

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