HS chapter 44
Wood and articles of wood
Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal. India sold USD 577.1 mn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 2.45 bn. It is a top-five export to 1 country in our data.
USD 577.1 mnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.1% of all exports
USD 2.45 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.4% of all imports
Net importerbalance USD 1.87 bn
Exports 19% Imports 81%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 United States USD 194.9 mn34%
- #2 United Arab Emirates USD 51.1 mn9%
- #3 Bhutan USD 42.2 mn7%
- #4 Netherlands USD 23.6 mn4%
- #5 United Kingdom USD 23.5 mn4%
- #6 Germany USD 23.0 mn4%
- #7 Nepal USD 20.3 mn4%
- #8 Saudi Arabia USD 17.4 mn3%
- #9 Canada USD 16.3 mn3%
- #10 China USD 12.9 mn2%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 44; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Wood and paper: a phytosanitary certificate for wood; ISPM-15 treatment marks on wooden packaging.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 44: questions
How much HS 44 does India export?
India exported USD 577.1 mn of HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood) in 2024, 0.1% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 194.9 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 44 from?
India imported USD 2.45 bn of chapter 44 in 2024, most of it from Indonesia (USD 199.9 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 44 usually need?
Wood and paper: a phytosanitary certificate for wood; ISPM-15 treatment marks on wooden packaging. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.