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title: "HS 32 Tanning or dyeing extracts: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 32: exports USD 4.3 B, imports USD 2.8 B. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/32/
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updated: 2026-11-11
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publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited
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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 4.3 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 2.8 B. It is a top-five export to 3 countries in our data.

**USD 4.3 B** India's exports, 2024 · 1.0% of all exports

**USD 2.8 B** India's imports, 2024 · 0.4% of all imports

**Net exporter** balance USD 1.5 B

Exports 61% Imports 39%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 1.2 B** 27%
2. #2 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 313.1 M** 7%
3. #3 [Bangladesh](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/bangladesh/) **USD 269.8 M** 6%
4. #4 [Türkiye](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/turkiye/) **USD 198.7 M** 5%
5. #5 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 187.2 M** 4%
6. #6 [Brazil](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/brazil/) **USD 137.5 M** 3%
7. #7 [Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) **USD 125.8 M** 3%
8. #8 [Germany](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/germany/) **USD 114.2 M** 3%
9. #9 [Italy](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/italy/) **USD 114 M** 3%
10. #10 [Netherlands](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/netherlands/) **USD 111.5 M** 3%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 1.1 B** 41%
2. #2 [Germany](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/germany/) **USD 207.7 M** 7%
3. #3 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 184.4 M** 7%
4. #4 [Australia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/australia/) **USD 139.7 M** 5%
5. #5 [Spain](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/spain/) **USD 112.8 M** 4%
6. #6 [Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) **USD 109.1 M** 4%
7. #7 [South Korea](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-korea/) **USD 99.6 M** 4%
8. #8 [Italy](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/italy/) **USD 96.1 M** 3%
9. #9 [Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) **USD 94.9 M** 3%
10. #10 [Mexico](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/mexico/) **USD 89.7 M** 3%

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

SSL's fleet carries this cargo by road to and from India's ports, airports and land borders; our desk arranges the sea or air leg. [Ask our desk →](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?service=export)

## HS 32: questions

**How much HS 32 does India export?**

India exported USD 4.3 B 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 1.2 B. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 32 from?**

India imported USD 2.8 B of chapter 32 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 1.1 B). 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.

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