HS chapter 28

Inorganic chemicals

Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes. India sold USD 3.56 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 9.60 bn. It is a top-five export to 5 countries in our data.

USD 3.56 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.8% of all exports

USD 9.60 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 1.4% of all imports

Net importerbalance USD 6.04 bn

Exports 27% Imports 73%

Top 10 markets for India's exports

#1 United States USD 330.3 mn9%
#2 Oman USD 297.7 mn8%
#3 United Arab Emirates USD 241.2 mn7%
#4 Russia USD 218.9 mn6%
#5 United Kingdom USD 217.3 mn6%
#6 Indonesia USD 135.6 mn4%
#7 Saudi Arabia USD 133.7 mn4%
#8 Japan USD 115.0 mn3%
#9 Bangladesh USD 110.4 mn3%
#10 Qatar USD 108.8 mn3%

Top 10 suppliers to India

#1 Japan USD 2.21 bn23%
#2 China USD 1.24 bn13%
#3 Indonesia USD 694.8 mn7%
#4 Jordan USD 652.5 mn7%
#5 Senegal USD 455.5 mn5%
#6 Australia USD 410.7 mn4%
#7 Morocco USD 398.8 mn4%
#8 Oman USD 339.7 mn4%
#9 Saudi Arabia USD 337.0 mn4%
#10 Vietnam USD 330.4 mn3%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 28; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Certificates and permits usually involved

Chemicals: a safety data sheet, dangerous-goods declaration where classified, and a check for SCOMET or restricted listings.

General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.

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HS 28: questions

How much HS 28 does India export?

India exported USD 3.56 bn of HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals) in 2024, 0.8% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 330.3 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

Where does India buy HS 28 from?

India imported USD 9.60 bn of chapter 28 in 2024, most of it from Japan (USD 2.21 bn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

What certificates does HS 28 usually need?

Chemicals: a safety data sheet, dangerous-goods declaration where classified, and a check for SCOMET or restricted listings. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.