HS chapter 33
Essential oils and resinoids
Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations. India sold USD 2.68 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 1.37 bn. It is a top-five export to 2 countries in our data.
USD 2.68 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.6% of all exports
USD 1.37 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.2% of all imports
Net exporterbalance USD 1.31 bn
Exports 66% Imports 34%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 United States USD 484.6 mn18%
- #2 United Arab Emirates USD 347.9 mn13%
- #3 Oman USD 134.6 mn5%
- #4 China USD 97.9 mn4%
- #5 Singapore USD 92.6 mn3%
- #6 Nepal USD 86.8 mn3%
- #7 Saudi Arabia USD 84.8 mn3%
- #8 Netherlands USD 83.2 mn3%
- #9 United Kingdom USD 73.4 mn3%
- #10 France USD 65.2 mn2%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 China USD 276.5 mn20%
- #2 France USD 151.6 mn11%
- #3 United States USD 151.3 mn11%
- #4 Indonesia USD 79.7 mn6%
- #5 South Korea USD 75.1 mn5%
- #6 Spain USD 66.5 mn5%
- #7 Italy USD 63.6 mn5%
- #8 Germany USD 59.8 mn4%
- #9 Ireland USD 55.0 mn4%
- #10 Belgium USD 46.9 mn3%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 33; 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 33: questions
How much HS 33 does India export?
India exported USD 2.68 bn of HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids) in 2024, 0.6% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 484.6 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 33 from?
India imported USD 1.37 bn of chapter 33 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 276.5 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 33 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.