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title: "HS 29 Organic chemicals: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 29: exports USD 20.7 B, imports USD 25.7 B. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/29/
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updated: 2026-11-11
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publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited
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HS chapter 29

# Organic chemicals

Organic chemicals. India sold USD 20.7 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 25.7 B. It is a top-five export to 67 countries in our data.

**USD 20.7 B** India's exports, 2024 · 4.8% of all exports

**USD 25.7 B** India's imports, 2024 · 3.7% of all imports

**Net importer** balance USD 5 B

Exports 45% Imports 55%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 2.6 B** 12%
2. #2 [Singapore](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/singapore/) **USD 2.1 B** 10%
3. #3 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 1.2 B** 6%
4. #4 [Netherlands](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/netherlands/) **USD 918 M** 4%
5. #5 [Saudi Arabia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/saudi-arabia/) **USD 836.6 M** 4%
6. #6 [Germany](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/germany/) **USD 733.7 M** 4%
7. #7 [Brazil](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/brazil/) **USD 714.7 M** 3%
8. #8 [Belgium](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/belgium/) **USD 656.4 M** 3%
9. #9 [South Korea](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-korea/) **USD 648.4 M** 3%
10. #10 [Switzerland](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/switzerland/) **USD 597.2 M** 3%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 11.1 B** 43%
2. #2 [Saudi Arabia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/saudi-arabia/) **USD 1.4 B** 6%
3. #3 [South Korea](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-korea/) **USD 1.3 B** 5%
4. #4 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 1.3 B** 5%
5. #5 [Thailand](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/thailand/) **USD 1.1 B** 4%
6. #6 [Kuwait](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/kuwait/) **USD 1.1 B** 4%
7. #7 [Singapore](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/singapore/) **USD 1 B** 4%
8. #8 [Germany](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/germany/) **USD 586.5 M** 2%
9. #9 [Malaysia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/malaysia/) **USD 573.7 M** 2%
10. #10 [Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) **USD 561.6 M** 2%

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

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## HS 29: questions

**How much HS 29 does India export?**

India exported USD 20.7 B of HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals) in 2024, 4.8% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 2.6 B. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 29 from?**

India imported USD 25.7 B of chapter 29 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 11.1 B). 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.

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