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title: "HS 76 Aluminium and articles thereof: India's trade and top markets · SSL"
description: "India's 2024 trade in HS 76: exports USD 7.2 B, imports USD 7.7 B. Top-10 markets and suppliers from UN Comtrade, plus the certificates usually needed."
url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/76/
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updated: 2026-11-11
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publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited
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HS chapter 76

# Aluminium and articles thereof

Aluminium and articles thereof. India sold USD 7.2 B of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 7.7 B. It is a top-five export to 14 countries in our data.

**USD 7.2 B** India's exports, 2024 · 1.7% of all exports

**USD 7.7 B** India's imports, 2024 · 1.1% of all imports

**Net importer** balance USD 424.4 M

Exports 49% Imports 51%

## Top 10 markets for India's exports

1. #1 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 841.9 M** 12%
2. #2 [South Korea](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-korea/) **USD 708.8 M** 10%
3. #3 [Malaysia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/malaysia/) **USD 545.7 M** 8%
4. #4 [Türkiye](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/turkiye/) **USD 511.2 M** 7%
5. #5 [Mexico](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/mexico/) **USD 386 M** 5%
6. #6 [Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) **USD 337 M** 5%
7. #7 [Vietnam](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/vietnam/) **USD 290.9 M** 4%
8. #8 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 278.8 M** 4%
9. #9 [Italy](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/italy/) **USD 262 M** 4%
10. #10 [Greece](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/greece/) **USD 241.6 M** 3%

## Top 10 suppliers to India

1. #1 [China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) **USD 1.8 B** 24%
2. #2 [United States](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-states/) **USD 918.2 M** 12%
3. #3 [United Arab Emirates](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-arab-emirates/) **USD 468.2 M** 6%
4. #4 [Malaysia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/malaysia/) **USD 465.5 M** 6%
5. #5 [Saudi Arabia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/saudi-arabia/) **USD 378.7 M** 5%
6. #6 [United Kingdom](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/united-kingdom/) **USD 363.1 M** 5%
7. #7 [Thailand](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/thailand/) **USD 291.8 M** 4%
8. #8 [South Korea](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-korea/) **USD 218.7 M** 3%
9. #9 [Australia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/australia/) **USD 208.1 M** 3%
10. #10 [Bahrain](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/bahrain/) **USD 175.3 M** 2%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 76; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

## Certificates and permits usually involved

Metals: BIS quality control orders cover many steel and aluminium imports into India, and steel imports are registered on the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS).

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 76: questions

**How much HS 76 does India export?**

India exported USD 7.2 B of HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof) in 2024, 1.7% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 841.9 M. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

**Where does India buy HS 76 from?**

India imported USD 7.7 B of chapter 76 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 1.8 B). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

**What certificates does HS 76 usually need?**

Metals: BIS quality control orders cover many steel and aluminium imports into India, and steel imports are registered on the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS). This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.

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