HS chapter 22
Beverages, spirits and vinegar
Beverages, spirits and vinegar. India sold USD 453.1 mn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 1.32 bn. It is a top-five export to 5 countries in our data.
USD 453.1 mnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.1% of all exports
USD 1.32 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.2% of all imports
Net importerbalance USD 865.5 mn
Exports 26% Imports 74%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 United Arab Emirates USD 160.6 mn35%
- #2 Singapore USD 32.2 mn7%
- #3 Tanzania USD 20.9 mn5%
- #4 Kenya USD 17.6 mn4%
- #5 Netherlands USD 17.6 mn4%
- #6 United States USD 17.0 mn4%
- #7 Ghana USD 16.9 mn4%
- #8 Haiti USD 12.7 mn3%
- #9 Angola USD 12.3 mn3%
- #10 DR Congo USD 10.3 mn2%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 United States USD 447.1 mn34%
- #2 United Kingdom USD 439.0 mn33%
- #3 Nepal USD 61.6 mn5%
- #4 Austria USD 56.4 mn4%
- #5 Sri Lanka USD 39.9 mn3%
- #6 France USD 38.2 mn3%
- #7 Brazil USD 34.4 mn3%
- #8 Ireland USD 32.2 mn2%
- #9 Bhutan USD 21.3 mn2%
- #10 Bangladesh USD 21.2 mn2%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 22; 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.
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 →
HS 22: questions
How much HS 22 does India export?
India exported USD 453.1 mn of HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar) in 2024, 0.1% of India's exports. The largest market was United Arab Emirates at USD 160.6 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 22 from?
India imported USD 1.32 bn of chapter 22 in 2024, most of it from United States (USD 447.1 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 22 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.