HS chapter 71

Natural, cultured pearls

Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin. India sold USD 29.25 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 89.44 bn. It is a top-five export to 23 countries in our data.

USD 29.25 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 6.7% of all exports

USD 89.44 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 12.8% of all imports

Net importerbalance USD 60.19 bn

Exports 25% Imports 75%

Top 10 markets for India's exports

#1 United States USD 9.15 bn31%
#2 United Arab Emirates USD 7.30 bn25%
#3 Hong Kong USD 5.03 bn17%
#4 Belgium USD 1.76 bn6%
#5 United Kingdom USD 927.1 mn3%
#6 Thailand USD 627.9 mn2%
#7 Israel USD 615.2 mn2%
#8 Singapore USD 602.8 mn2%
#9 Switzerland USD 491.6 mn2%
#10 France USD 313.9 mn1%

Top 10 suppliers to India

#1 United Arab Emirates USD 25.98 bn29%
#2 Switzerland USD 19.19 bn21%
#3 South Africa USD 6.91 bn8%
#4 Peru USD 4.35 bn5%
#5 Australia USD 2.99 bn3%
#6 China USD 2.88 bn3%
#7 United States USD 2.25 bn3%
#8 Hong Kong USD 2.07 bn2%
#9 United Kingdom USD 1.44 bn2%
#10 Angola USD 1.40 bn2%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 71; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Certificates and permits usually involved

Gems and jewellery: GJEPC registration; rough diamonds (HS 7102) move only with a Kimberley Process certificate.

General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.

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HS 71: questions

How much HS 71 does India export?

India exported USD 29.25 bn of HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls) in 2024, 6.7% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 9.15 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

Where does India buy HS 71 from?

India imported USD 89.44 bn of chapter 71 in 2024, most of it from United Arab Emirates (USD 25.98 bn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

What certificates does HS 71 usually need?

Gems and jewellery: GJEPC registration; rough diamonds (HS 7102) move only with a Kimberley Process certificate. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.