HS chapter 61
Apparel and clothing accessories
Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted. India sold USD 7.4 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 675.8 M. It is a top-five export to 17 countries in our data.
USD 7.4 BIndia's exports, 2024 · 1.7% of all exports
USD 675.8 MIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.1% of all imports
Net exporterbalance USD 6.7 B
Exports 92% Imports 8%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 United States USD 2.5 B34%
- #2 United Kingdom USD 644.3 M9%
- #3 United Arab Emirates USD 619.7 M8%
- #4 Germany USD 478 M6%
- #5 Netherlands USD 388.9 M5%
- #6 France USD 237.8 M3%
- #7 Poland USD 222.9 M3%
- #8 Spain USD 221.8 M3%
- #9 Saudi Arabia USD 198.2 M3%
- #10 Italy USD 194.8 M3%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 61; 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 61: questions
How much HS 61 does India export?
India exported USD 7.4 B of HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories) in 2024, 1.7% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 2.5 B. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 61 from?
India imported USD 675.8 M of chapter 61 in 2024, most of it from Bangladesh (USD 222.6 M). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 61 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.