HS chapter 40
Rubber and articles thereof
Rubber and articles thereof. India sold USD 4.78 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 4.41 bn. It is a top-five export to 14 countries in our data.
USD 4.78 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 1.1% of all exports
USD 4.41 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.6% of all imports
Net exporterbalance USD 364.9 mn
Exports 52% Imports 48%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 United States USD 912.6 mn19%
- #2 Germany USD 278.7 mn6%
- #3 Brazil USD 210.7 mn4%
- #4 United Arab Emirates USD 205.4 mn4%
- #5 Italy USD 150.6 mn3%
- #6 United Kingdom USD 150.4 mn3%
- #7 France USD 141.6 mn3%
- #8 Netherlands USD 137.0 mn3%
- #9 Bangladesh USD 117.8 mn2%
- #10 Philippines USD 112.2 mn2%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 Thailand USD 580.3 mn13%
- #2 China USD 410.0 mn9%
- #3 South Korea USD 402.8 mn9%
- #4 Japan USD 336.7 mn8%
- #5 Malaysia USD 308.0 mn7%
- #6 United States USD 285.5 mn6%
- #7 Vietnam USD 254.5 mn6%
- #8 Ivory Coast USD 250.1 mn6%
- #9 Indonesia USD 242.9 mn6%
- #10 Germany USD 192.1 mn4%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 40; 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 40: questions
How much HS 40 does India export?
India exported USD 4.78 bn of HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof) in 2024, 1.1% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 912.6 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 40 from?
India imported USD 4.41 bn of chapter 40 in 2024, most of it from Thailand (USD 580.3 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 40 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.