HS chapter 26
Ores, slag and ash
Ores, slag and ash. India sold USD 2.98 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 6.84 bn. It is a top-five export to 1 country in our data.
USD 2.98 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.7% of all exports
USD 6.84 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 1.0% of all imports
Net importerbalance USD 3.86 bn
Exports 30% Imports 70%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 China USD 2.53 bn85%
- #2 Indonesia USD 83.2 mn3%
- #3 Malaysia USD 79.2 mn3%
- #4 Bangladesh USD 54.6 mn2%
- #5 South Korea USD 45.1 mn2%
- #6 Philippines USD 25.0 mn0.8%
- #7 Saudi Arabia USD 24.7 mn0.8%
- #8 Japan USD 21.3 mn0.7%
- #9 Kenya USD 17.1 mn0.6%
- #10 Croatia USD 14.6 mn0.5%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 26; 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 26: questions
How much HS 26 does India export?
India exported USD 2.98 bn of HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash) in 2024, 0.7% of India's exports. The largest market was China at USD 2.53 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 26 from?
India imported USD 6.84 bn of chapter 26 in 2024, most of it from Chile (USD 1.52 bn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 26 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.