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title: "HS 70 Glass and glassware: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 70: exports USD 1.1 B, imports USD 2 B. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/70/
canonical: https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/70/
updated: 2026-11-11
lang: en-IN
publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited
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HS chapter 70

# Glass and glassware

Glass and glassware. India sold USD 1.1 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 2 B. It is a top-five export to 0 countries in our data.

**USD 1.1 B** India's exports, 2024 · 0.3% of all exports

**USD 2 B** India's imports, 2024 · 0.3% of all imports

**Net importer** balance USD 880.9 M

Exports 36% Imports 64%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 342.5 M** 31%
2. #2 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 78 M** 7%
3. #3 [Spain](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/spain/) **USD 49.3 M** 4%
4. #4 [Nepal](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/nepal/) **USD 44.6 M** 4%
5. #5 [Brazil](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/brazil/) **USD 37.2 M** 3%
6. #6 [France](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/france/) **USD 35.5 M** 3%
7. #7 [Belgium](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/belgium/) **USD 27.6 M** 2%
8. #8 [Germany](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/germany/) **USD 25.8 M** 2%
9. #9 [United Kingdom](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-kingdom/) **USD 23.6 M** 2%
10. #10 [Italy](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/italy/) **USD 21.7 M** 2%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 1.2 B** 62%
2. #2 [Malaysia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/malaysia/) **USD 115.4 M** 6%
3. #3 [Vietnam](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/vietnam/) **USD 99.5 M** 5%
4. #4 [Thailand](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/thailand/) **USD 81 M** 4%
5. #5 [Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) **USD 68.8 M** 3%
6. #6 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 62.1 M** 3%
7. #7 [Germany](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/germany/) **USD 60.7 M** 3%
8. #8 [Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) **USD 41.4 M** 2%
9. #9 [Austria](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/austria/) **USD 21.8 M** 1%
10. #10 [Italy](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/italy/) **USD 20.8 M** 1%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 70; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

## Certificates and permits usually involved

Footwear, ceramics and glass: BIS quality control orders apply to some imports into India.

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 70: questions

**How much HS 70 does India export?**

India exported USD 1.1 B of HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware) in 2024, 0.3% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 342.5 M. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 70 from?**

India imported USD 2 B of chapter 70 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 1.2 B). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

**What certificates does HS 70 usually need?**

Footwear, ceramics and glass: BIS quality control orders apply to some imports into India. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.

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