HS chapter 17
Sugars and sugar confectionery
Sugars and sugar confectionery. India sold USD 2.62 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 1.93 bn. It is a top-five export to 13 countries in our data.
USD 2.62 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.6% of all exports
USD 1.93 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.3% of all imports
Net exporterbalance USD 694.0 mn
Exports 58% Imports 42%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 Brazil USD 1.75 bn91%
- #2 Germany USD 43.6 mn2%
- #3 Netherlands USD 26.7 mn1%
- #4 United States USD 20.5 mn1%
- #5 France USD 11.1 mn0.6%
- #6 China USD 9.4 mn0.5%
- #7 Türkiye USD 8.1 mn0.4%
- #8 Israel USD 6.0 mn0.3%
- #9 New Zealand USD 5.8 mn0.3%
- #10 Bangladesh USD 5.4 mn0.3%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 17; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Processed food: APEDA registration for scheduled products; imports into India need FSSAI clearance and labelling compliance.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 17: questions
How much HS 17 does India export?
India exported USD 2.62 bn of HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery) in 2024, 0.6% of India's exports. The largest market was Libya at USD 295.9 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 17 from?
India imported USD 1.93 bn of chapter 17 in 2024, most of it from Brazil (USD 1.75 bn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 17 usually need?
Processed food: APEDA registration for scheduled products; imports into India need FSSAI clearance and labelling compliance. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.