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title: "HS 34 Soap, organic surface-active agents: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 34: exports USD 1 B, imports USD 1.4 B. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
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updated: 2026-11-11
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publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited
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HS chapter 34

# Soap, organic surface-active agents

Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster. India sold USD 1 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 1.4 B. It is a top-five export to 1 country in our data.

**USD 1 B** India's exports, 2024 · 0.2% of all exports

**USD 1.4 B** India's imports, 2024 · 0.2% of all imports

**Net importer** balance USD 363.9 M

Exports 43% Imports 57%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 167 M** 16%
2. #2 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 100.2 M** 10%
3. #3 [Bangladesh](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/bangladesh/) **USD 72.1 M** 7%
4. #4 [Brazil](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/brazil/) **USD 49.8 M** 5%
5. #5 [Nepal](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/nepal/) **USD 47.1 M** 5%
6. #6 [Saudi Arabia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/saudi-arabia/) **USD 45.1 M** 4%
7. #7 [United Kingdom](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-kingdom/) **USD 31.2 M** 3%
8. #8 [Sri Lanka](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/sri-lanka/) **USD 29.7 M** 3%
9. #9 [Russia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/russia/) **USD 29.1 M** 3%
10. #10 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 25.5 M** 2%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) **USD 239.3 M** 17%
2. #2 [Germany](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/germany/) **USD 195 M** 14%
3. #3 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 163.7 M** 12%
4. #4 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 159.1 M** 11%
5. #5 [South Korea](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-korea/) **USD 117 M** 8%
6. #6 [Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) **USD 115.1 M** 8%
7. #7 [Malaysia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/malaysia/) **USD 49.4 M** 4%
8. #8 [Italy](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/italy/) **USD 43.1 M** 3%
9. #9 [Thailand](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/thailand/) **USD 41.2 M** 3%
10. #10 [France](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/france/) **USD 35.2 M** 2%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 34; 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 34: questions

**How much HS 34 does India export?**

India exported USD 1 B of HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents) in 2024, 0.2% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 167 M. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 34 from?**

India imported USD 1.4 B of chapter 34 in 2024, most of it from Indonesia (USD 239.3 M). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

**What certificates does HS 34 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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