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title: "HS 71 Natural, cultured pearls: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 71: exports USD 29.2 B, imports USD 89.4 B. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/71/
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updated: 2026-11-11
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publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited
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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 29.2 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 89.4 B. It is a top-five export to 23 countries in our data.

**USD 29.2 B** India's exports, 2024 · 6.7% of all exports

**USD 89.4 B** India's imports, 2024 · 12.8% of all imports

**Net importer** balance USD 60.2 B

Exports 25% Imports 75%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 9.1 B** 31%
2. #2 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 7.3 B** 25%
3. #3 [Hong Kong](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/hong-kong/) **USD 5 B** 17%
4. #4 [Belgium](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/belgium/) **USD 1.8 B** 6%
5. #5 [United Kingdom](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-kingdom/) **USD 927.1 M** 3%
6. #6 [Thailand](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/thailand/) **USD 627.9 M** 2%
7. #7 [Israel](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/israel/) **USD 615.2 M** 2%
8. #8 [Singapore](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/singapore/) **USD 602.8 M** 2%
9. #9 [Switzerland](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/switzerland/) **USD 491.6 M** 2%
10. #10 [France](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/france/) **USD 313.9 M** 1%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 26 B** 29%
2. #2 [Switzerland](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/switzerland/) **USD 19.2 B** 21%
3. #3 [South Africa](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-africa/) **USD 6.9 B** 8%
4. #4 [Peru](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/peru/) **USD 4.3 B** 5%
5. #5 [Australia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/australia/) **USD 3 B** 3%
6. #6 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 2.9 B** 3%
7. #7 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 2.3 B** 3%
8. #8 [Hong Kong](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/hong-kong/) **USD 2.1 B** 2%
9. #9 [United Kingdom](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-kingdom/) **USD 1.4 B** 2%
10. #10 [Angola](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/angola/) **USD 1.4 B** 2%

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](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 71: questions

**How much HS 71 does India export?**

India exported USD 29.2 B of HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls) in 2024, 6.7% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 9.1 B. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 71 from?**

India imported USD 89.4 B of chapter 71 in 2024, most of it from United Arab Emirates (USD 26 B). 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.

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