HS chapter 31
Fertilizers
Fertilizers. India sold USD 170.2 mn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 7.71 bn. It is a top-five export to 0 countries in our data.
USD 170.2 mnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.039% of all exports
USD 7.71 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 1.1% of all imports
Net importerbalance USD 7.54 bn
Exports 2% Imports 98%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 Nepal USD 62.0 mn36%
- #2 Brazil USD 30.2 mn18%
- #3 United States USD 13.6 mn8%
- #4 United Arab Emirates USD 9.0 mn5%
- #5 Malaysia USD 6.8 mn4%
- #6 Mozambique USD 6.4 mn4%
- #7 Pakistan USD 5.9 mn3%
- #8 Sri Lanka USD 4.7 mn3%
- #9 China USD 3.6 mn2%
- #10 Oman USD 3.3 mn2%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 Russia USD 1.61 bn21%
- #2 Saudi Arabia USD 1.39 bn18%
- #3 Morocco USD 958.4 mn12%
- #4 Oman USD 897.8 mn12%
- #5 China USD 854.1 mn11%
- #6 Canada USD 394.4 mn5%
- #7 Turkmenistan USD 224.3 mn3%
- #8 Jordan USD 218.8 mn3%
- #9 United Arab Emirates USD 217.4 mn3%
- #10 Qatar USD 193.0 mn3%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 31; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Chemical and plastic products: safety data sheets for classified goods; BIS quality control orders apply to some imports.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 31: questions
How much HS 31 does India export?
India exported USD 170.2 mn of HS chapter 31 (fertilizers) in 2024, 0.039% of India's exports. The largest market was Nepal at USD 62.0 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 31 from?
India imported USD 7.71 bn of chapter 31 in 2024, most of it from Russia (USD 1.61 bn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 31 usually need?
Chemical and plastic products: safety data sheets for classified goods; BIS quality control orders apply to some imports. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.