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title: "HS 28 Inorganic chemicals: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 28: exports USD 3.6 B, imports USD 9.6 B. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/28/
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updated: 2026-11-11
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publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited
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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 3.6 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 9.6 B. It is a top-five export to 5 countries in our data.

**USD 3.6 B** India's exports, 2024 · 0.8% of all exports

**USD 9.6 B** India's imports, 2024 · 1.4% of all imports

**Net importer** balance USD 6 B

Exports 27% Imports 73%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 330.3 M** 9%
2. #2 [Oman](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/oman/) **USD 297.7 M** 8%
3. #3 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 241.2 M** 7%
4. #4 [Russia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/russia/) **USD 218.9 M** 6%
5. #5 [United Kingdom](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-kingdom/) **USD 217.3 M** 6%
6. #6 [Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) **USD 135.6 M** 4%
7. #7 [Saudi Arabia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/saudi-arabia/) **USD 133.7 M** 4%
8. #8 [Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) **USD 115 M** 3%
9. #9 [Bangladesh](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/bangladesh/) **USD 110.4 M** 3%
10. #10 [Qatar](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/qatar/) **USD 108.8 M** 3%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) **USD 2.2 B** 23%
2. #2 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 1.2 B** 13%
3. #3 [Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) **USD 694.8 M** 7%
4. #4 [Jordan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/jordan/) **USD 652.5 M** 7%
5. #5 [Senegal](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/senegal/) **USD 455.5 M** 5%
6. #6 [Australia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/australia/) **USD 410.7 M** 4%
7. #7 [Morocco](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/morocco/) **USD 398.8 M** 4%
8. #8 [Oman](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/oman/) **USD 339.7 M** 4%
9. #9 [Saudi Arabia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/saudi-arabia/) **USD 337 M** 4%
10. #10 [Vietnam](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/vietnam/) **USD 330.4 M** 3%

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](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/documents-checklist/).

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## HS 28: questions

**How much HS 28 does India export?**

India exported USD 3.6 B of HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals) in 2024, 0.8% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 330.3 M. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 28 from?**

India imported USD 9.6 B of chapter 28 in 2024, most of it from Japan (USD 2.2 B). 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.

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