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title: "HS 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their…: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 27: exports USD 74.3 B, imports USD 217.9 B. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
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updated: 2026-11-11
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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 74.3 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 217.9 B. It is a top-five export to 44 countries in our data.

**USD 74.3 B** India's exports, 2024 · 17.1% of all exports

**USD 217.9 B** India's imports, 2024 · 31.2% of all imports

**Net importer** balance USD 143.7 B

Exports 25% Imports 75%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [Netherlands](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/netherlands/) **USD 14.9 B** 20%
2. #2 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 8.6 B** 12%
3. #3 [Singapore](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/singapore/) **USD 6.8 B** 9%
4. #4 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 4.4 B** 6%
5. #5 [Australia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/australia/) **USD 3.8 B** 5%
6. #6 [South Africa](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-africa/) **USD 3.6 B** 5%
7. #7 [Tanzania](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/tanzania/) **USD 3.1 B** 4%
8. #8 [Malaysia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/malaysia/) **USD 3 B** 4%
9. #9 [Bangladesh](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/bangladesh/) **USD 2.4 B** 3%
10. #10 [Nepal](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/nepal/) **USD 2.2 B** 3%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [Russia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/russia/) **USD 59.5 B** 27%
2. #2 [Iraq](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/iraq/) **USD 29.7 B** 14%
3. #3 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 22.8 B** 10%
4. #4 [Saudi Arabia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/saudi-arabia/) **USD 22.7 B** 10%
5. #5 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 12.3 B** 6%
6. #6 [Qatar](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/qatar/) **USD 11.3 B** 5%
7. #7 [Australia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/australia/) **USD 9.6 B** 4%
8. #8 [Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) **USD 9.5 B** 4%
9. #9 [Kuwait](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/kuwait/) **USD 5.7 B** 3%
10. #10 [Nigeria](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/nigeria/) **USD 4.9 B** 2%

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](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/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 →](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?service=export)

## HS 27: questions

**How much HS 27 does India export?**

India exported USD 74.3 B 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 14.9 B. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 27 from?**

India imported USD 217.9 B of chapter 27 in 2024, most of it from Russia (USD 59.5 B). 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.

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