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title: "HS 55 Man-made staple fibres: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 55: exports USD 1.6 B, imports USD 806.6 M. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/55/
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updated: 2026-11-11
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publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited
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HS chapter 55

# Man-made staple fibres

Man-made staple fibres. India sold USD 1.6 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 806.6 M. It is a top-five export to 2 countries in our data.

**USD 1.6 B** India's exports, 2024 · 0.4% of all exports

**USD 806.6 M** India's imports, 2024 · 0.1% of all imports

**Net exporter** balance USD 797 M

Exports 67% Imports 33%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 182.3 M** 11%
2. #2 [Bangladesh](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/bangladesh/) **USD 158.6 M** 10%
3. #3 [Türkiye](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/turkiye/) **USD 154.1 M** 10%
4. #4 [Egypt](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/egypt/) **USD 84.6 M** 5%
5. #5 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 82.3 M** 5%
6. #6 [Brazil](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/brazil/) **USD 67.8 M** 4%
7. #7 [Nepal](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/nepal/) **USD 63.3 M** 4%
8. #8 [Sri Lanka](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/sri-lanka/) **USD 54.7 M** 3%
9. #9 [Italy](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/italy/) **USD 53.3 M** 3%
10. #10 [Mexico](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/mexico/) **USD 45.8 M** 3%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 249.2 M** 31%
2. #2 [Austria](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/austria/) **USD 127.6 M** 16%
3. #3 [Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) **USD 84.7 M** 10%
4. #4 [Nepal](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/nepal/) **USD 83.3 M** 10%
5. #5 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 61.9 M** 8%
6. #6 [Thailand](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/thailand/) **USD 48 M** 6%
7. #7 [Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) **USD 33.1 M** 4%
8. #8 [Germany](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/germany/) **USD 25.3 M** 3%
9. #9 [South Korea](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-korea/) **USD 19.9 M** 2%
10. #10 [Malaysia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/malaysia/) **USD 9.4 M** 1%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 55; 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](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 55: questions

**How much HS 55 does India export?**

India exported USD 1.6 B of HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres) in 2024, 0.4% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 182.3 M. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 55 from?**

India imported USD 806.6 M of chapter 55 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 249.2 M). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

**What certificates does HS 55 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.

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