HS chapter 25
Salt
Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement. India sold USD 2.01 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 4.63 bn. It is a top-five export to 4 countries in our data.
USD 2.01 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.5% of all exports
USD 4.63 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.7% of all imports
Net importerbalance USD 2.63 bn
Exports 30% Imports 70%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 China USD 802.1 mn40%
- #2 Bangladesh USD 147.5 mn7%
- #3 United States USD 98.6 mn5%
- #4 Saudi Arabia USD 81.5 mn4%
- #5 United Arab Emirates USD 81.1 mn4%
- #6 South Korea USD 75.9 mn4%
- #7 Malaysia USD 47.1 mn2%
- #8 Japan USD 46.6 mn2%
- #9 Italy USD 46.4 mn2%
- #10 Sri Lanka USD 43.5 mn2%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 United Arab Emirates USD 837.5 mn18%
- #2 Jordan USD 746.2 mn16%
- #3 Oman USD 356.4 mn8%
- #4 Morocco USD 321.4 mn7%
- #5 Togo USD 283.9 mn6%
- #6 Türkiye USD 259.0 mn6%
- #7 China USD 236.3 mn5%
- #8 Egypt USD 233.1 mn5%
- #9 South Africa USD 116.4 mn3%
- #10 Russia USD 103.7 mn2%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 25; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Minerals and fuels: hazardous items need a safety data sheet and a dangerous-goods declaration; some items are export-restricted under the ITC(HS) schedule.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 25: questions
How much HS 25 does India export?
India exported USD 2.01 bn of HS chapter 25 (salt) in 2024, 0.5% of India's exports. The largest market was China at USD 802.1 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 25 from?
India imported USD 4.63 bn of chapter 25 in 2024, most of it from United Arab Emirates (USD 837.5 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 25 usually need?
Minerals and fuels: hazardous items need a safety data sheet and a dangerous-goods declaration; some items are export-restricted under the ITC(HS) schedule. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.