HS chapter 23
Food industries, residues and wastes thereof
Food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder. India sold USD 2.3 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 682 M. It is a top-five export to 7 countries in our data.
USD 2.3 BIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.5% of all exports
USD 682 MIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.1% of all imports
Net exporterbalance USD 1.6 B
Exports 77% Imports 23%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 Bangladesh USD 456.3 M20%
- #2 Vietnam USD 185.7 M8%
- #3 South Korea USD 161.9 M7%
- #4 Iran USD 149.5 M6%
- #5 Nepal USD 148.8 M6%
- #6 Germany USD 142.3 M6%
- #7 Thailand USD 120.8 M5%
- #8 United Arab Emirates USD 119.7 M5%
- #9 China USD 99.6 M4%
- #10 Japan USD 71.4 M3%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 23; 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 23: questions
How much HS 23 does India export?
India exported USD 2.3 B of HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof) in 2024, 0.5% of India's exports. The largest market was Bangladesh at USD 456.3 M. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 23 from?
India imported USD 682 M of chapter 23 in 2024, most of it from Thailand (USD 106.7 M). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 23 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.