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title: "HS 09 Coffee, tea, mate and spices: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 09: exports USD 5.2 B, imports USD 1.2 B. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
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updated: 2026-11-11
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publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited
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HS chapter 09

# Coffee, tea, mate and spices

Coffee, tea, mate and spices. India sold USD 5.2 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 1.2 B. It is a top-five export to 10 countries in our data.

**USD 5.2 B** India's exports, 2024 · 1.2% of all exports

**USD 1.2 B** India's imports, 2024 · 0.2% of all imports

**Net exporter** balance USD 4 B

Exports 81% Imports 19%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 675.5 M** 13%
2. #2 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 534 M** 10%
3. #3 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 434.7 M** 8%
4. #4 [Italy](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/italy/) **USD 333.5 M** 6%
5. #5 [Bangladesh](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/bangladesh/) **USD 317 M** 6%
6. #6 [Germany](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/germany/) **USD 268.7 M** 5%
7. #7 [Saudi Arabia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/saudi-arabia/) **USD 173.7 M** 3%
8. #8 [United Kingdom](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-kingdom/) **USD 162.3 M** 3%
9. #9 [Thailand](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/thailand/) **USD 146 M** 3%
10. #10 [Malaysia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/malaysia/) **USD 123 M** 2%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [Vietnam](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/vietnam/) **USD 235.4 M** 19%
2. #2 [Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) **USD 169.5 M** 14%
3. #3 [Sri Lanka](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/sri-lanka/) **USD 166.7 M** 14%
4. #4 [Madagascar](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/madagascar/) **USD 116.8 M** 9%
5. #5 [Nepal](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/nepal/) **USD 98.1 M** 8%
6. #6 [Uganda](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/uganda/) **USD 84.8 M** 7%
7. #7 [Brazil](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/brazil/) **USD 70.1 M** 6%
8. #8 [Afghanistan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/afghanistan/) **USD 62.9 M** 5%
9. #9 [Kenya](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/kenya/) **USD 38 M** 3%
10. #10 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 20.2 M** 2%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 09; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

## Certificates and permits usually involved

Spices, tea and coffee: registration with the Spices Board, Tea Board or Coffee Board as applicable, plus a phytosanitary certificate where the buyer requires it.

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 09: questions

**How much HS 09 does India export?**

India exported USD 5.2 B of HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices) in 2024, 1.2% of India's exports. The largest market was China at USD 675.5 M. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 09 from?**

India imported USD 1.2 B of chapter 09 in 2024, most of it from Vietnam (USD 235.4 M). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

**What certificates does HS 09 usually need?**

Spices, tea and coffee: registration with the Spices Board, Tea Board or Coffee Board as applicable, plus a phytosanitary certificate where the buyer requires it. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.

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