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Export rubber products (belts, hoses, seals)

Hoses, belts, seals and moulded rubber parts for vehicles and industry; the USA and Germany lead.

Free to exportHS 4009
HS code
4009
Rubber tubes, pipes and hoses (4009); conveyor and transmission belts (4010); other articles such as gaskets, seals, O-rings, mountings and mats (4016).
Export policy
Free to export
Free to export under ITC(HS) Schedule 2 as checked in November 2026. No licence is needed for ordinary rubber articles. Confirm your exact 8-digit line on the DGFT ITC(HS) search before you ship.
Registrations
3
IEC, GST and those below
India’s exports, 2025-26
US$ 1.2 bn
to 165 countries

What is exported

India makes hoses, V-belts, conveyor belts, seals, gaskets and moulded parts in Kerala, Punjab (Jalandhar, Ludhiana), Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, many as suppliers to vehicle and machinery makers. In 2025-26 India exported about US$ 276 million of hoses (HS 4009), led by the USA, Germany and the UK, and about US$ 720 million of other rubber articles (4016), led by the USA, Germany and the Netherlands.

Varieties, grades and forms

  • HosesHydraulic, automotive, garden, LPG and industrial hoses.
  • BeltsV-belts, conveyor belts and transmission belts.
  • Seals, gaskets and O-ringsMoulded and extruded sealing parts.
  • Anti-vibration mounts and moulded partsBushes, mounts, rubber-to-metal bonded parts.
  • Mats and sheetsFloor mats, rubber sheets and flooring.

Where it is grown or made

  • KeralaKottayam, Kochi and Thrissur
  • PunjabJalandhar and Ludhiana
  • Gujarat and MaharashtraAhmedabad, Rajkot; Mumbai, Pune
  • Tamil Nadu and West BengalChennai; Kolkata

Export packing

  • Hoses in coils, wrapped in film and hessian or cartons; belts hung or boxed to avoid kinks.
  • Seals and small parts in labelled poly bags by part number, then cartons.
  • Keep away from sunlight, ozone and heat; mark the cure date.

Who buys abroad

  • Automotive OEMs and aftermarket distributors
  • Mining, cement and port operators (conveyor belts)
  • Industrial MRO suppliers
  • Machinery makers

The quality buyers ask for

Compound
Polymer (NBR, EPDM, SBR, CR, silicone, FKM) chosen for fluid, temperature and ozone exposure
Hardness
Shore A hardness with tolerance (for example 70 ± 5)
Hoses
Working and burst pressure, temperature range; standards such as EN 853/856 or SAE J517 for hydraulic hoses
Belts
Belt section and length (V-belts per ISO 4184); conveyor belt grade, ply and cover thickness per ISO 14890 or IS 1891
Seals
Dimensions per ISO 3601 (O-rings) or drawing; compression set and fluid-ageing tests

Certificates

  • IATF 16949Often askedQuality system required by most automotive OEMs.
  • ISO 9001Often askedBasic quality system for industrial buyers.
  • REACH / RoHS declarationsOften askedEU buyers ask for declarations on restricted substances.
  • Food-contact or drinking-water approvalOften askedFor seals and hoses that touch food or drinking water (EU, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, WRAS).

Shipping, storage and shelf life

Container load

Mixed cartons and coils on pallets; conveyor belts on steel or wooden drums. A 20-ft container usually suffices for first orders.

How it travels

Sea freight; air for urgent OEM parts.

Storage

Store below about 25 °C, away from sunlight and ozone (ISO 2230 gives storage guidance).

What goes on the pack and carton

  • Part number, material, size, cure date (quarter/year) and maker on each bag or carton.
  • Hoses: lay-line printing of standard, size, pressure and date.
  • Country of origin on each package.
Where to get it tested

NABL-accredited rubber and polymer labs test hardness, tensile, ageing and fluid resistance (search 'rubber' in the NABL directory). The Rubber Board's laboratories in Kottayam also offer testing.

Benefits of exporting this product

Where to register

  • CAPEXIL"Rubber manufactured products" are listed under CAPEXIL in Appendix 2T. Makers of vehicle parts often hold an EEPC RCMC as well.capexil.org ↗

Quality and checks

  • Drawing and material specification (NBR, EPDM, neoprene, silicone, FKM), hardness, tensile and compression-set tests to ISO or ASTM methods.
  • EU REACH: restricted substances such as PAHs in rubber parts that touch the skin (Annex XVII); food-grade seals need food-contact compliance.
  • Automotive buyers ask for IATF 16949 and PPAP documents.
How to start small

Start with replacement hoses, V-belts or gaskets for aftermarket distributors in the Gulf and Africa, where part-number catalogues matter more than OEM approvals. Send samples cross-referenced to known part numbers.

Where new exporters go wrong

  • Wrong compound for the fluid or temperature — swollen seals and burst hoses bring claims.
  • Rubber ageing in hot warehouses; mark the cure date and rotate stock.
  • Using brand names of OEMs on packing without permission.

Documents this product needs

Schemes that apply

Sources (5)
  1. Department of Commerce, Export Import Data Bank — India's exports of HS 4009 by country, 2025-26
  2. DGFT — Appendix 2T: Export Promotion Councils and the products under each
  3. DGFT — ITC(HS) export policy search (Schedule 2) and SCOMET list (Appendix 3)
  4. ECHA — Understanding REACH
  5. CAPEXIL — official site

Trade data

Indian rubber products (belts, hoses, seals) exports in numbers

From the Department of Commerce’s TradeStat, country by country. US$, Indian financial years (April–March).

Exports in 2025-26
US$ 1.2 bn
+10.9% a year on average, 2020-21 to 2025-26
Change from 2024-25
↑ +5.7%
US$ 1.13 bn → US$ 1.2 bn
Buyer countries
165
Average export price
US$ 4.90
per kg · 2,44,114 tonnes shipped · US$ 4.72 the year before
United States of America: US$ 321 mnGermany: US$ 118 mnUnited Kingdom: US$ 48.5 mnNetherlands: US$ 47.7 mnUnited Arab Emirates: US$ 47.4 mnChina: US$ 33.1 mnPoland: US$ 30 mnBrazil: US$ 29.9 mnAustralia: US$ 26.8 mnCanada: US$ 26.4 mnItaly: US$ 26.3 mnSpain: US$ 23.6 mnFrance: US$ 23.2 mnMexico: US$ 22 mnThailand: US$ 21.8 mnSaudi Arabia: US$ 21.7 mnRussia: US$ 20 mnBangladesh: US$ 19.4 mnSouth Africa: US$ 15.5 mnIndonesia: US$ 12.7 mnNepal: US$ 12.5 mnJapan: US$ 12.3 mnSingapore: US$ 11.4 mnSri Lanka: US$ 10.7 mnRomania: US$ 10 mnUnited States of America: US$ 321 mnUnited States of AmericaGermany: US$ 118 mnGermanyUnited Kingdom: US$ 48.5 mnNetherlands: US$ 47.7 mnUnited Arab Emirates: US$ 47.4 mnUnited Arab EmiratesChina: US$ 33.1 mnChinaPoland: US$ 30 mnBrazil: US$ 29.9 mnBrazilAustralia: US$ 26.8 mnAustraliaCanada: US$ 26.4 mnItaly: US$ 26.3 mnSpain: US$ 23.6 mnFrance: US$ 23.2 mnMexico: US$ 22 mnThailand: US$ 21.8 mnSaudi Arabia: US$ 21.7 mnRussia: US$ 20 mnBangladesh: US$ 19.4 mnSouth Africa: US$ 15.5 mnIndonesia: US$ 12.7 mnNepal: US$ 12.5 mnJapan: US$ 12.3 mnSingapore: US$ 11.4 mnSri Lanka: US$ 10.7 mnRomania: US$ 10 mnIndia
Where Indian rubber products (belts, hoses, seals) goes — among our 80 countries, 2025-26
2020-21: US$ 713 mn7132020-212021-22: US$ 992 mn9922021-222022-23: US$ 1.03 bn1.0k2022-232023-24: US$ 1.06 bn1.1k2023-242024-25: US$ 1.13 bn1.1k2024-252025-26: US$ 1.2 bn1.2k2025-26
India’s rubber products (belts, hoses, seals) exports, year by year · US$ million

The price cycle

India’s average export price per kg each year (total value ÷ total quantity). Highest in 2020-21, lowest in 2021-22 — a 12% swing between them. Keep this swing in mind when you quote.

2020-21: US$ 4.94 per kg4.942021-22: US$ 4.40 per kg4.402022-23: US$ 4.90 per kg2024-25: US$ 4.72 per kg2025-26: US$ 4.90 per kg4.902020-212021-222022-232023-242024-252025-26
Average export price of Indian rubber products (belts, hoses, seals) · US$ per kg · dotted = year in between not available

What next: a projection from the trend

The past trend carried forward — not a forecast by any authority. Sudden changes in policy, prices or demand are not in it.

2020-21: US$ 713 mn2020-212021-22: US$ 992 mn2021-222022-23: US$ 1.03 bn2022-232023-24: US$ 1.06 bn2023-242024-25: US$ 1.13 bn2024-252025-26: US$ 1.2 bn2025-262026-27: US$ 1.36 bn (US$ 1.19 bn – US$ 1.55 bn)1.4k2026-272027-28: US$ 1.48 bn (US$ 1.28 bn – US$ 1.72 bn)1.5k2027-28
India’s rubber products (belts, hoses, seals) exports and projection · hollow bars = projection, line = likely range
By 2027-28: US$ 1.48 bn

Likely range US$ 1.28 bn to US$ 1.72 bn.

Trend
+9% a year
Fit (R²)
0.78
Based on
6 years of official figures

Method: a straight line through the logarithm of yearly exports (log-linear regression); range = ±1 standard error.

Biggest buyer countries

By value in 2025-26. Change is against 2024-25.

Name2025-26Change
1United States of AmericaUS$ 321 mn+0.6%
2GermanyUS$ 118 mn+25%
3United KingdomUS$ 48.5 mn-1.6%
4NetherlandsUS$ 47.7 mn-11.7%
5United Arab EmiratesUS$ 47.4 mn+2.7%
6ChinaUS$ 33.1 mn+31%
7PolandUS$ 30 mn+2.7%
8BrazilUS$ 29.9 mn-10.4%
9AustraliaUS$ 26.8 mn+8.3%
10CanadaUS$ 26.4 mn+51.6%
11ItalyUS$ 26.3 mn+19.4%
12SpainUS$ 23.6 mn-7.9%

Where demand is rising and falling

Only countries that buy at least US$ 1 million or 1% of India’s exports of this product. Change from 2024-25 to 2025-26.

High demand

  1. CanadaUS$ 17.4 mn → US$ 26.4 mn+51.6%
  2. ChinaUS$ 25.3 mn → US$ 33.1 mn+31%
  3. ThailandUS$ 16.9 mn → US$ 21.8 mn+29.4%
  4. JapanUS$ 9.7 mn → US$ 12.3 mn+26.1%
  5. GermanyUS$ 94.2 mn → US$ 118 mn+25%
  6. ItalyUS$ 22.1 mn → US$ 26.3 mn+19.4%
  7. MexicoUS$ 18.8 mn → US$ 22 mn+17.2%
  8. NepalUS$ 10.8 mn → US$ 12.5 mn+15.4%

Low demand

  1. RussiaUS$ 23 mn → US$ 20 mn-13.2%
  2. NetherlandsUS$ 54 mn → US$ 47.7 mn-11.7%
  3. South AfricaUS$ 17.4 mn → US$ 15.5 mn-11.1%
  4. BrazilUS$ 33.4 mn → US$ 29.9 mn-10.4%

Which forms sell, and at what price

India’s exports by 8-digit tariff line, 2025-26. Average price = total value ÷ total quantity (TradeStat): the average of every shipment on that line, not the price of any one deal.

Tariff lineValue 2025-26ChangeQuantityAverage price
Others articles of vulcanised rubber excluding mats/gaskets and other inflatable articles4016 99 90 · Rubber, vulcanised, articles in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubberUS$ 220 mn+2.5%32,444 tonnesUS$ 6.78 per kgwas US$ 6.53
Other articles of gaskets washers and other seal4016 93 90 · Rubber, vulcanised, gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubberUS$ 112 mn+4.9%13,653 tonnesUS$ 8.23 per kgwas US$ 7.56
Rubber, vulcanised, floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber — floor coverings and mats4016 91 00US$ 102 mn-2.2%93,610 tonnesUS$ 1.09 per kgwas US$ 1.13
Trnsmsn blt/bltng other than flat blt/ply blt where ruby compd more than 25% by weight.4010 39 99 · Rubber, vulcanised, conveyor or transmission belts or belting in heading no. 4010US$ 86 mn-0.9%7,482 tonnesUS$ 11.49 per kgwas US$ 11.52
Tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcnsd rubr reinforced/othrwse cmbnd only with textile materials wthout fittings4009 31 00 · Rubber, vulcanised, tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials…US$ 79.2 mn+4.8%8,533 tonnesUS$ 9.28 per kgwas US$ 9.16
Rubber, vulcanised, articles in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber — stoppers4016 99 80US$ 79.2 mn+14.3%8,640 tonnesUS$ 9.16 per kgwas US$ 9.12
(cnvyr blt/bltng)renfrcd with txtl mtrls where rubr compd content more than 25% by weight4010 12 90 · Rubber, vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with textile materialsUS$ 73.1 mn-19.2%24,740 tonnesUS$ 2.96 per kgwas US$ 3.27
Tubes,pipes and hoses of vulcnsd rubr reinforced/othrwse cmbnd only with metal materials without fittings4009 21 00 · Rubber, vulcanised, tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, without…US$ 66.1 mn-1.2%14,434 tonnesUS$ 4.58 per kgwas US$ 4.69
Rubber seals(oil seals,etc.)4016 93 30 · Rubber, vulcanised, gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubberUS$ 56.4 mn+9.2%2,082 tonnesUS$ 27.08 per kgwas US$ 26.97
Rubber, vulcanised, gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber — gaskets4016 93 40US$ 50.3 mn+19.5%4,617 tonnesUS$ 10.89 per kgwas US$ 10.60
Tubes,pipes and hoses of vulcnsd rubr reinforced/otherwse cmbnd only with textiles materials with fittings4009 32 00 · Rubber, vulcanised, tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials…US$ 39.5 mn+12.7%5,966 tonnesUS$ 6.62 per kgwas US$ 6.39
Tubes,pipes and hoses of vulcnsd rubr not reinforced/othrwse combined with other materials without fittings4009 11 00 · Rubber, vulcanised, tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials…US$ 28.5 mn+24.7%2,233 tonnesUS$ 12.77 per kgwas US$ 12.65
Tubes,pipes and hoses of vulcnsd rubr reinforced/otherwse cmbnd only with metal with fittings4009 22 00 · Rubber, vulcanised, tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, with fittingsUS$ 20.1 mn+57.6%1,470 tonnesUS$ 13.68 per kgwas US$ 13.47
Rubber, vulcanised, articles in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber — rubber bush4016 99 60US$ 16.3 mn+20.1%2,519 tonnesUS$ 6.45 per kgwas US$ 5.59

The world market

Each country’s own recorded exports and imports in UN Comtrade, 2023 (the latest year nearly every country has reported).

World imports
US$ 53.2 bn
2023
India among exporters
#13
of 159 countries
India’s share of world exports
2%
US$ 1.04 bn
Left for others to win
US$ 50.3 bn
exported by other countries

Top exporters — your competitors

  1. 1GermanyUS$ 6.92 bn 13.5%
  2. 2ChinaUS$ 6.91 bn 13.5%
  3. 3USAUS$ 5.04 bn 9.8%
  4. 4PolandUS$ 2.8 bn 5.4%
  5. 5ItalyUS$ 2.57 bn 5%
  6. 6MexicoUS$ 2.11 bn 4.1%
  7. 7JapanUS$ 2.1 bn 4.1%
  8. 8FranceUS$ 1.92 bn 3.7%
  9. 9TürkiyeUS$ 1.56 bn 3%
  10. 10ThailandUS$ 1.24 bn 2.4%

Biggest buyers in the world

  1. 1USAUS$ 8.13 bn 15.3%
  2. 2GermanyUS$ 5.16 bn 9.7%
  3. 3MexicoUS$ 2.81 bn 5.3%
  4. 4ChinaUS$ 2.73 bn 5.1%
  5. 5CanadaUS$ 2.06 bn 3.9%
  6. 6FranceUS$ 1.89 bn 3.6%
  7. 7United KingdomUS$ 1.43 bn 2.7%
  8. 8PolandUS$ 1.43 bn 2.7%
  9. 9ItalyUS$ 1.34 bn 2.5%
  10. 10JapanUS$ 1.19 bn 2.2%

Opportunity: what these countries buy from the world, and from India

Each country’s own recorded imports in UN Comtrade, latest year it has reported. The long light part of each bar is demand other countries are filling today.

United States of AmericaUS$ 8.33 bnIndia 4.8% · gap US$ 7.93 bn
GermanyUS$ 5.12 bnIndia 2.7% · gap US$ 4.98 bn
ChinaUS$ 2.66 bnIndia 1.5% · gap US$ 2.62 bn
CanadaUS$ 1.96 bnIndia 1.7% · gap US$ 1.92 bn
FranceUS$ 1.88 bnIndia 1.7% · gap US$ 1.85 bn
United KingdomUS$ 1.43 bnIndia 4.2% · gap US$ 1.37 bn
ItalyUS$ 1.24 bnIndia 1.8% · gap US$ 1.22 bn
JapanUS$ 1.15 bnIndia 1% · gap US$ 1.14 bn
SpainUS$ 1.08 bnIndia 2.7% · gap US$ 1.05 bn
NetherlandsUS$ 998 mnIndia 1.5% · gap US$ 983 mn

TradeStat’s 2023-24 quantities are double-counted, so that year is left out of the price. Sources: TradeStat — Export Import Data Bank, Department of Commerce · UN Comtrade database (United Nations Statistics Division) · Figures taken 29 October 2026.

Step by step

How to export rubber products (belts, hoses, seals)

India has a broad rubber-products industry built on domestic natural rubber and a large vehicle and machinery base, and it exports hoses, belts, seals and moulded parts mainly to the USA and Europe. Germany, China, the USA, Japan and Thailand lead world trade in technical rubber goods. Demand comes from vehicles, mining and cement conveyors, hydraulics, oil and gas, and buyers diversifying away from China. Openings are in aftermarket parts, conveyor belting for Africa and the Middle East, and OEM supply for firms with IATF 16949 systems.

  1. 01Choose a niche

    Aftermarket hoses, belts, seals or conveyor belting.

  2. 02Build a cross-reference

    Map your parts to OEM and competitor part numbers.

  3. 03Test

    Hardness, tensile, ageing and pressure tests at an NABL lab.

  4. 04Sample

    Send samples to distributors; get feedback on fit.

  5. 05Produce and pack

    Bag by part number; protect from light and heat.

  6. 06Ship and claim

    File the shipping bill; claim RoDTEP and drawback.

  7. 07Payment

    LC or advance for distributors; OEMs often pay on 60–90 day terms — use ECGC cover.

Meet buyers

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Questions

Questions about exporting rubber products (belts, hoses, seals)

Which council covers rubber products?
CAPEXIL lists rubber manufactured products in Appendix 2T.
What drawback applies to moulded parts?
Moulded, extruded or metal-fitted rubber articles (401601) have 2% of FOB capped at ₹17.8 per kg.
Do I need IATF 16949?
Only for supply to vehicle OEMs and their tier suppliers; aftermarket buyers usually accept ISO 9001.
How long do rubber parts last in storage?
It depends on the polymer; ISO 2230 gives storage periods. Mark the cure date and sell oldest first.
What RoDTEP applies?
Most hose, belt and 4016 lines carry 0.9% of FOB; reinforced hoses under 4009 41/42 carry 1.3%.
Sources (6)
  1. CAPEXIL — official site
  2. Rubber Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry — official site
  3. ECHA — Understanding REACH
  4. NABL — search for accredited testing laboratories
  5. DGFT — Appendix 4R, RoDTEP schedule for DTA exports w.e.f. 10.10.2024 (Notification 32/2024-25); rates continued to 31.12.2026 by Notification 41/2026-27
  6. Gazette of India — Notification 77/2023-Customs (N.T.) dated 20.10.2023: All Industry Rates of duty drawback

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