HS chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Organic chemicals. India sold USD 20.69 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 25.65 bn. It is a top-five export to 67 countries in our data.
USD 20.69 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 4.8% of all exports
USD 25.65 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 3.7% of all imports
Net importerbalance USD 4.96 bn
Exports 45% Imports 55%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 United States USD 2.56 bn12%
- #2 Singapore USD 2.14 bn10%
- #3 China USD 1.23 bn6%
- #4 Netherlands USD 918.0 mn4%
- #5 Saudi Arabia USD 836.6 mn4%
- #6 Germany USD 733.7 mn4%
- #7 Brazil USD 714.7 mn3%
- #8 Belgium USD 656.4 mn3%
- #9 South Korea USD 648.4 mn3%
- #10 Switzerland USD 597.2 mn3%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 China USD 11.12 bn43%
- #2 Saudi Arabia USD 1.42 bn6%
- #3 South Korea USD 1.33 bn5%
- #4 United States USD 1.30 bn5%
- #5 Thailand USD 1.14 bn4%
- #6 Kuwait USD 1.13 bn4%
- #7 Singapore USD 1.02 bn4%
- #8 Germany USD 586.5 mn2%
- #9 Malaysia USD 573.7 mn2%
- #10 Japan USD 561.6 mn2%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 29; 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 29: questions
How much HS 29 does India export?
India exported USD 20.69 bn of HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals) in 2024, 4.8% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 2.56 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 29 from?
India imported USD 25.65 bn of chapter 29 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 11.12 bn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 29 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.