HS chapter 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes. India sold USD 74.27 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 217.94 bn. It is a top-five export to 44 countries in our data.

USD 74.27 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 17.1% of all exports

USD 217.94 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 31.2% of all imports

Net importerbalance USD 143.68 bn

Exports 25% Imports 75%

Top 10 markets for India's exports

#1 Netherlands USD 14.91 bn20%
#2 United Arab Emirates USD 8.62 bn12%
#3 Singapore USD 6.76 bn9%
#4 United States USD 4.38 bn6%
#5 Australia USD 3.76 bn5%
#6 South Africa USD 3.59 bn5%
#7 Tanzania USD 3.05 bn4%
#8 Malaysia USD 2.97 bn4%
#9 Bangladesh USD 2.39 bn3%
#10 Nepal USD 2.19 bn3%

Top 10 suppliers to India

#1 Russia USD 59.53 bn27%
#2 Iraq USD 29.70 bn14%
#3 United Arab Emirates USD 22.79 bn10%
#4 Saudi Arabia USD 22.69 bn10%
#5 United States USD 12.29 bn6%
#6 Qatar USD 11.33 bn5%
#7 Australia USD 9.59 bn4%
#8 Indonesia USD 9.46 bn4%
#9 Kuwait USD 5.72 bn3%
#10 Nigeria USD 4.95 bn2%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 27; 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 27: questions

How much HS 27 does India export?

India exported USD 74.27 bn of HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillat…) in 2024, 17.1% of India's exports. The largest market was Netherlands at USD 14.91 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

Where does India buy HS 27 from?

India imported USD 217.94 bn of chapter 27 in 2024, most of it from Russia (USD 59.53 bn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

What certificates does HS 27 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.