HS chapter 52
Cotton
Cotton. India sold USD 6.44 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 1.20 bn. It is a top-five export to 18 countries in our data.
USD 6.44 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 1.5% of all exports
USD 1.20 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.2% of all imports
Net exporterbalance USD 5.24 bn
Exports 84% Imports 16%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 Bangladesh USD 2.70 bn42%
- #2 China USD 430.4 mn7%
- #3 Vietnam USD 364.4 mn6%
- #4 Sri Lanka USD 283.7 mn4%
- #5 Egypt USD 174.0 mn3%
- #6 Peru USD 163.1 mn3%
- #7 United Arab Emirates USD 156.8 mn2%
- #8 South Korea USD 144.6 mn2%
- #9 Portugal USD 133.9 mn2%
- #10 Nigeria USD 126.8 mn2%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 Australia USD 264.3 mn22%
- #2 United States USD 199.2 mn17%
- #3 Mali USD 138.5 mn12%
- #4 Egypt USD 129.6 mn11%
- #5 Brazil USD 99.0 mn8%
- #6 China USD 97.3 mn8%
- #7 Vietnam USD 41.0 mn3%
- #8 Tanzania USD 35.9 mn3%
- #9 Chad USD 35.0 mn3%
- #10 Bangladesh USD 32.3 mn3%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 52; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Textiles and apparel: registration with the relevant export promotion council (for example AEPC or Texprocil) to claim FTP benefits.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 52: questions
How much HS 52 does India export?
India exported USD 6.44 bn of HS chapter 52 (cotton) in 2024, 1.5% of India's exports. The largest market was Bangladesh at USD 2.70 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 52 from?
India imported USD 1.20 bn of chapter 52 in 2024, most of it from Australia (USD 264.3 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 52 usually need?
Textiles and apparel: registration with the relevant export promotion council (for example AEPC or Texprocil) to claim FTP benefits. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.