HS chapter 32

Tanning or dyeing extracts

Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks. India sold USD 4.33 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 2.79 bn. It is a top-five export to 3 countries in our data.

USD 4.33 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 1.0% of all exports

USD 2.79 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.4% of all imports

Net exporterbalance USD 1.54 bn

Exports 61% Imports 39%

Top 10 markets for India's exports

#1 United Arab Emirates USD 1.16 bn27%
#2 United States USD 313.1 mn7%
#3 Bangladesh USD 269.8 mn6%
#4 Türkiye USD 198.7 mn5%
#5 China USD 187.2 mn4%
#6 Brazil USD 137.5 mn3%
#7 Indonesia USD 125.8 mn3%
#8 Germany USD 114.2 mn3%
#9 Italy USD 114.0 mn3%
#10 Netherlands USD 111.5 mn3%

Top 10 suppliers to India

#1 China USD 1.14 bn41%
#2 Germany USD 207.7 mn7%
#3 United States USD 184.4 mn7%
#4 Australia USD 139.7 mn5%
#5 Spain USD 112.8 mn4%
#6 Japan USD 109.1 mn4%
#7 South Korea USD 99.6 mn4%
#8 Italy USD 96.1 mn3%
#9 Indonesia USD 94.9 mn3%
#10 Mexico USD 89.7 mn3%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 32; 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 32: questions

How much HS 32 does India export?

India exported USD 4.33 bn of HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts) in 2024, 1.0% of India's exports. The largest market was United Arab Emirates at USD 1.16 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

Where does India buy HS 32 from?

India imported USD 2.79 bn of chapter 32 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 1.14 bn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

What certificates does HS 32 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.