Section 02
What can you export?
Pick a product to see its HS code, whether it is free to export, which board or council to register with, what buyers test for, and where it sells.
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Free, with conditionsFarm produceBasmati riceIndia’s top agri export by value. Free to export, but every contract must be registered with APEDA first.HS1006.30Exports 2025-26US$ 5.67 bn
Free, with conditionsFarm produceNon-basmati riceHigh-volume staple sold mainly to Africa and Bangladesh. Export reopened in 2024–25, but contracts must now be registered with APEDA.HS1006.30Exports 2025-26US$ 5.86 bn
Free to exportFarm produceSpicesWhole, ground and blended spices. Spices Board registration (CRES) is compulsory; residue and ethylene oxide tests keep buyers.HS0904–0910Exports 2025-26US$ 3.12 bn
Free to exportFarm produceChilliIndia’s largest spice export by volume. Dried red chilli goes to China, Thailand and Bangladesh; aflatoxin is the key test.HS0904.21Exports 2025-26US$ 1.1 bn
Free to exportFarm produceTurmericFingers and powder for food and health markets. Lead, residues and Salmonella are the main test points.HS0910.30Exports 2025-26US$ 327 mn
Free to exportFarm produceCumin (jeera)Seed spice from Gujarat and Rajasthan. The UAE, Bangladesh, the USA and China lead; residue limits for China and the EU are strict.HS0909.31Exports 2025-26US$ 524 mn
Free to exportFarm produceFresh onionBig-volume fresh export to Asia and the Gulf. Policy swings with domestic prices — check DGFT and CBIC before every season.HS0703.10Exports 2025-26US$ 430 mn
Free to exportFarm produceFresh vegetablesOkra, green chilli, drumstick, gourds and potatoes for Gulf and UK ethnic markets. Fast, perishable and residue-sensitive.HS07Exports 2025-26US$ 2.26 bn
Free to exportFarm produceFresh mangoAlphonso, Kesar, Banganapalli and more, for a short summer season. Each market has its own treatment: irradiation, hot water or vapour heat.HS0804.50Exports 2025-26US$ 148 mn
Free to exportFarm produceFresh grapesThompson Seedless and coloured grapes from Nashik and Sangli, mainly to Europe and Russia. EU lots must clear GrapeNet.HS0806.10Exports 2025-26US$ 368 mn
Free to exportFarm produceFresh bananaCavendish bananas by reefer to the Gulf and Central Asia. Harvest maturity, cold chain and ripening control decide profit.HS0803.90Exports 2025-26US$ 496 mn
Free to exportFarm produceFresh pomegranateBhagwa pomegranate from Maharashtra for the Gulf, Europe and new markets. AnarNet traceability is required for the EU.HS0810.90Exports 2025-26US$ 121 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodTeaAssam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri and CTC tea. You need a Tea Board exporter licence; residues and GI rules matter.HS0902Exports 2025-26US$ 899 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodCoffeeArabica and Robusta green beans, monsooned and instant coffee. Coffee Board registration and an export permit for every shipment.HS0901.11Exports 2025-26US$ 1.41 bn
Free, with conditionsProcessed foodNatural honeyMustard, multiflora and other honeys, mostly to the USA. A minimum export price of US$ 1,400/tonne applies till 31 Dec 2026.HS0409.00Exports 2025-26US$ 208 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodMakhana (fox nut)Popped and flavoured makhana from Bihar for health-snack shelves in the USA, UK and Middle East. Small volumes, strong packaging needs.HS2008.19Exports 2025-26US$ 21.8 mn
Free to exportFarm produceMillets (Shree Anna)Bajra, jowar, ragi and small millets as grain, flour and ready foods. Small but growing; the Gulf, Nepal and the USA buy most.HS1008Exports 2025-26US$ 67.2 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodJaggery (gur)Cane jaggery blocks and powder, mainly to Africa and Indonesia. Keep it separate from sugar, whose export is controlled.HS1701.13Exports 2025-26US$ 24.4 mn
Free, with conditionsFarm produceGroundnut (peanut)Bold and Java kernels from Gujarat and Rajasthan, mainly to South-East Asia. APEDA registration and an aflatoxin certificate are compulsory.HS1202.42Exports 2025-26US$ 691 mn
Free to exportFarm produceSesame seed (til)Natural and hulled sesame from Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP and UP. EU shipments need an IOPEPC Certificate of Export and strict residue testing.HS1207.40Exports 2025-26US$ 423 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodCashew kernelsGraded kernels (W180–W450, splits, pieces) and roasted cashew. CEPCI is the council; Vietnam and the UAE are top buyers.HS0801.32Exports 2025-26US$ 379 mn
Free to exportMarineFrozen shrimpIndia’s top seafood export. Needs MPEDA registration and an EIC-approved plant; residue testing and US trade measures shape the business.HS0306.17Exports 2025-26US$ 5.61 bn
Free to exportProcessed foodProcessed foodSnacks, pickles, ready-to-eat meals, sauces, biscuits and mixes. FSSAI licence plus the buyer country’s labelling and registration rules.HS19–21Exports 2025-26US$ 4.19 bn
Free to exportProcessed foodDairy productsGhee, milk powder, paneer and butter, mostly to the Gulf and the USA. EIC-approved plants and buyer-country health certificates are needed.HS0401–0406Exports 2025-26US$ 407 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodMushroomsCanned and brined button mushrooms, dried oyster and shiitake. Processed forms travel far better than fresh.HS0709.51Exports 2025-26US$ 2.7 mn
Free to exportFarm produceGuar gumRajasthan’s guar processed into gum for oil drilling, food and textiles. Industrial buyers set strict viscosity specs.HS1302.32Exports 2025-26US$ 393 mn
Free, with conditionsFarm produceOrganic productsCertified organic grains, oilseeds, spices, tea and processed foods. Only NPOP certification lets you export as "organic".HSVaries
Free to exportTextiles & apparelCotton yarnBulk cotton yarn sold to weaving and knitting mills abroad; Bangladesh is by far the largest buyer.HS5205Exports 2025-26US$ 3.22 bn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelReadymade garmentsKnitted and woven clothing for brands and retailers; the USA, UK, UAE and the EU are the big buyers.HS6109.10Exports 2025-26US$ 15.8 bn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelHome textiles (bed, bath and kitchen linen)Bedsheets, towels and kitchen linen for retailers; the USA buys more than half of India's exports.HS6302Exports 2025-26US$ 2.01 bn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelHandloom productsHand-woven fabrics, stoles and furnishings; buyers pay for craft, story and certified handloom origin.HS6304Exports 2025-26US$ 1.75 bn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelCarpets and rugsHand-knotted, tufted and flat-woven rugs from Bhadohi, Jaipur and Panipat; the USA buys over half.HS5701Exports 2025-26US$ 1.97 bn
Free to exportHandicraftsHandicrafts (cane, bamboo, jute and natural fibre)Baskets, storage, lamps and décor from cane, bamboo and grasses, sold to home-décor importers.HS4602Exports 2025-26US$ 23.3 mn
Free to exportHandicraftsBrass and art metalwareMoradabad-style brass décor, lamps, bells and tableware for gift and home-décor buyers.HS8306Exports 2025-26US$ 36.4 mn
Free, with conditionsHandicraftsWooden handicraftsCarved, inlaid and turned wooden décor, boxes and kitchenware from Saharanpur, Jodhpur and Channapatna.HS4420Exports 2025-26US$ 11.5 mn
Free to exportHandicraftsIncense sticks (agarbatti) and dhoopMasala and dipped incense sticks, cones and dhoop for the USA, the Gulf, Africa and Latin America.HS3307.41Exports 2025-26US$ 151 mn
Free to exportHandicraftsGlasswareTumblers, tableware and decorative glass from Firozabad and other centres; UAE and USA lead.HS7013Exports 2025-26US$ 55.9 mn
Free to exportJewelleryImitation (fashion) jewelleryFashion and costume jewellery for boutiques and online sellers; the USA, UK, France and Spain lead.HS7117Exports 2025-26US$ 132 mn
Free, with conditionsLeather & footwearLeather goods (bags, wallets, belts)Leather handbags, wallets and travel goods for brands; the USA and Europe buy most.HS4202Exports 2025-26US$ 1.59 bn
Free to exportLeather & footwearFootwearLeather shoes, sandals and boots from Agra, Kanpur and Tamil Nadu; the USA, UK and Germany lead.HS6403Exports 2025-26US$ 1.69 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsAuto parts and componentsOEM and aftermarket vehicle parts; the USA, Germany and Italy buy most, with strong demand in Latin America.HS8708Exports 2025-26US$ 7.64 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsIron and steel castingsGrey and ductile iron and steel castings from Kolhapur, Rajkot, Coimbatore and Howrah; the USA leads.HS7325Exports 2025-26US$ 1.25 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsHand toolsHammers, wrenches, pliers and garden tools from Jalandhar and Ludhiana; the USA buys most.HS8205Exports 2025-26US$ 161 mn
Free to exportEngineering goodsPumpsAgricultural, domestic and industrial pumps from Coimbatore, Rajkot and Ahmedabad; the USA leads.HS8413Exports 2025-26US$ 1.6 bn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsGeneric medicines (formulations)Tablets, capsules and injectables; every market needs product registration. The USA buys the most.HS3004Exports 2025-26US$ 21.9 bn
Free, with conditionsPharma & chemicalsAyurvedic and herbal productsAyurvedic medicines, supplements and herbal cosmetics; register with AYUSHEXCIL and the buyer's regulator.HS3004.90Exports 2025-26US$ 176 mn
Free, with conditionsPharma & chemicalsEssential oilsMint, lemongrass, vetiver and other oils for flavour, fragrance and aromatherapy buyers; the USA leads.HS3301Exports 2025-26US$ 899 mn
Free to exportOther goodsCeramic and vitrified tilesMorbi-made wall, floor and vitrified tiles shipped by container; the UAE, Russia, USA and UK lead.HS6907Exports 2025-26US$ 2.12 bn
Free to exportOther goodsGranite and natural stonePolished granite slabs, monuments and sandstone from South India and Rajasthan; the USA leads.HS6802Exports 2025-26US$ 1.17 bn
Free to exportOther goodsToysWooden, plastic and board-game toys; child-safety testing decides access to the USA and EU.HS9503Exports 2025-26US$ 201 mn
Free to exportOther goodsPaper and paperboard packagingPaper bags, cartons and food packaging as plastic is phased out; the USA leads, then the UK and UAE.HS4819Exports 2025-26US$ 353 mn
Free to exportOther goodsPlastic goods and packagingWoven sacks, FIBC bags, containers and household plastics; the USA leads, then the UAE and UK.HS3923Exports 2025-26US$ 1.21 bn
Free to exportOther goodsSports goodsCricket gear, footballs and fitness goods from Jalandhar and Meerut; the UK, USA and Australia lead.HS9506Exports 2025-26US$ 202 mn
Free to exportFarm producePotatoesFresh table and processing potatoes, mostly by road and short sea routes to Nepal, the Gulf and South-East Asia.HS0701Exports 2025-26US$ 86.4 mn
Free to exportFarm produceTomatoesFresh tomatoes for nearby markets — mostly Bangladesh and Nepal by road, with smaller lots to the Gulf.HS0702Exports 2025-26US$ 33.7 mn
Free to exportFarm produceGarlicFresh garlic is a Spices Board spice: CRES needed. Small export trade; China dominates world supply.HS0703.20Exports 2025-26US$ 5.2 mn
Free to exportFarm produceGingerFresh ginger to Bangladesh and the Gulf, dried and powdered ginger to Morocco, the USA and Europe. CRES needed.HS0910.11Exports 2025-26US$ 143 mn
Free to exportFarm produceBlack pepperMalabar and Tellicherry grades for the USA, UK, Canada and Europe. CRES needed; India competes with Vietnam and Brazil.HS0904.11Exports 2025-26US$ 136 mn
Free to exportFarm produceCardamomSmall green cardamom for Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait; large cardamom from Sikkim. CRES needed; residues decide entry.HS0908.31Exports 2025-26US$ 449 mn
Free to exportFarm produceCoriander seedWhole and split coriander from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, mainly for Malaysia, the Gulf, the USA and the UK. CRES needed.HS0909.21Exports 2025-26US$ 77 mn
Free to exportFarm produceFennel and anise seedFennel from Gujarat and Rajasthan for Bangladesh, the USA, China and Malaysia. CRES needed; Unjha Fennel has a GI tag.HS0909.61Exports 2025-26US$ 50.3 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodCurry powder and spice mixesBranded and private-label masala for the diaspora in the Gulf, USA, UK and Canada. CRES and FSSAI needed; ethylene oxide is the big risk.HS0910.91Exports 2025-26US$ 123 mn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsSpice oils and oleoresinsConcentrated flavour and colour extracts for food, nutraceutical and pharma makers. India is the world leader; the USA is the biggest buyer.HS3301.90Exports 2025-26US$ 543 mn
Free to exportFarm produceWheat and meslinWheat export is Free again since 24 Aug 2026 after a ban from May 2022. Neighbours and the Gulf are the natural first markets.HS1001Exports 2025-26US$ 10.3 mn
Free to exportFarm produceMaize (corn)Feed-grade yellow maize for poultry and starch makers in Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.HS1005Exports 2025-26US$ 375 mn
Restricted — licence neededProcessed foodSugarRestricted: exported only under quotas the Food Ministry gives to sugar mills each season. Organic sugar has a separate 50,000 MT yearly ceiling.HS1701Exports 2025-26US$ 2.04 bn
Free to exportProcessed foodMolassesBulk cane molasses for distilleries and feed. The 50% export duty of 2024 was removed in November 2025; exports are still small.HS1703Exports 2025-26US$ 7.3 mn
Free to exportFarm produceOil meals (soybean, rapeseed, groundnut)De-oiled meals for animal feed — soybean meal to South-East Asia, rapeseed meal to China, Korea and Bangladesh.HS2304Exports 2025-26US$ 1.04 bn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsCastor oilIndia supplies most of the world’s castor oil. China is the biggest buyer; Europe, the USA and Japan follow.HS1515.30Exports 2025-26US$ 1.06 bn
Free to exportFarm produceUnmanufactured tobaccoLeaf tobacco to Belgium, the UAE, Indonesia and Russia. Annual Tobacco Board exporter registration is compulsory.HS2401Exports 2025-26US$ 1.37 bn
Free to exportFarm produceCoconuts and copraHusked coconuts, desiccated coconut and edible copra, mainly to the UAE, the USA, the UK and neighbours. Register with the Coconut Development Board.HS0801.19Exports 2025-26US$ 168 mn
Free to exportHandicraftsCoir and coir productsCoir pith grow media, fibre and doormats from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Coir Board registration needed; China, the USA and Europe buy most.HS5305Exports 2025-26US$ 639 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodRaisinsGreen and golden raisins from Sangli, Nashik and Vijayapura for Sri Lanka, South-East Asia and the Gulf.HS0806.20Exports 2025-26US$ 29.5 mn
Free to exportFarm produceCitrus fruit (oranges, lemons, limes)Mandarins, Kinnow, oranges and limes to neighbours and the Gulf. Phytosanitary certificate and cold-chain discipline decide success.HS0805Exports 2025-26US$ 28.1 mn
Free to exportFarm producePapayaA year-round fruit for the Gulf and neighbours. Short shelf life means fast transit, careful ripening and cold chain.HS0807.20Exports 2025-26US$ 6.1 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodDehydrated onion, garlic and vegetablesWhite onion and garlic flakes, kibbled and powder from Gujarat for food makers worldwide. Microbiology and moisture decide orders.HS0712Exports 2025-26US$ 310 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodFrozen vegetablesIQF peas, corn, okra and Indian vegetables for diaspora retail and food service. Needs a –18 °C chain from plant to shelf.HS0710Exports 2025-26US$ 99.1 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodPickles and preserved vegetablesGherkins in brine for European brands, and Indian mango, lime and mixed pickles for diaspora shelves.HS2001Exports 2025-26US$ 313 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodFruit pulp and purée (incl. mango pulp)Alphonso and Totapuri mango pulp in cans and aseptic bags for juice, dairy and diaspora buyers.HS2007.99Exports 2025-26US$ 115 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodFruit and vegetable juicesMango, guava and pomegranate juice and concentrate for beverage makers and diaspora shops.HS2009Exports 2025-26US$ 48.1 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodBiscuits and bakery productsBiscuits, rusks, cookies and papad — shelf-stable, easy to ship, and sold through diaspora and African, Gulf and neighbour markets.HS1905Exports 2025-26US$ 686 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodSugar confectioneryHard candies, toffees, jellies and gum from Indian brands, mainly to Africa, South-East Asia and neighbouring countries.HS1704Exports 2025-26US$ 283 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodChocolate and cocoa productsChocolates, compound coatings and cocoa powder from Indian makers; bean-to-bar craft chocolate is a growing niche.HS1806Exports 2025-26US$ 187 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodPasta and noodlesInstant noodles, vermicelli and pasta — Indian brands for diaspora and African markets, and private label for nearby countries.HS1902Exports 2025-26US$ 63 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodBreakfast cereals and puffed grainsCorn flakes, muesli, puffed rice, poha-based and millet cereals for diaspora and health-food buyers.HS1904Exports 2025-26US$ 93.7 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodReady-to-eat and other food preparationsInstant mixes, sweets, retort meals and food concentrates — a catch-all line that needs careful classification and labels.HS2106Exports 2025-26US$ 958 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodSauces, ketchup and condimentsCurry pastes, chutneys, chilli sauce and ketchup for diaspora and mainstream shelves. Labels and additives decide entry.HS2103Exports 2025-26US$ 151 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodInstant coffee and tea extractsSpray-dried and freeze-dried instant coffee — one of India’s main value-added coffee exports — plus instant tea.HS2101Exports 2025-26US$ 825 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodSoft drinks and non-alcoholic beveragesMango and fruit drinks, jaljeera, lassi and flavoured milk, energy drinks and sodas — heavy and low-value, so freight decides margins.HS2202Exports 2025-26US$ 86.7 mn
Free to exportProcessed foodWhisky and other spiritsIndian whisky, rum and craft gin to Africa, the Gulf and Europe. State excise permits and the buyer’s import licence come first.HS2208Exports 2025-26US$ 261 mn
Free, with conditionsProcessed foodBuffalo meat (frozen)India is the world’s largest buffalo meat exporter. Only APEDA-registered plants, halal under i-CAS, and strict veterinary rules.HS0202Exports 2025-26US$ 4.61 bn
Free to exportProcessed foodEggsTable eggs from Tamil Nadu’s Namakkal belt to the Gulf, Maldives and Asia. Veterinary certificate and bird-flu status decide access.HS0407Exports 2025-26US$ 212 mn
Free to exportMarineFrozen fishIndia’s second-largest seafood export. MPEDA registration, an EIC-approved plant and a health certificate are the gate.HS0303Exports 2025-26US$ 917 mn
Free, with conditionsMarineSquid, cuttlefish and octopusFrozen squid, cuttlefish and octopus from the west and south coasts. Needs MPEDA registration, an EIC plant and an EU catch certificate.HS0307Exports 2025-26US$ 930 mn
Free to exportMarineFishmeal and fish oilFishmeal and fish oil from sardine and small pelagic fish, sold to feed makers in Asia. The EU route needs an EIC-approved plant.HS2301Exports 2025-26US$ 608 mn
Free, with conditionsFarm produceAnimal and pet feedCompound feed, prawn and fish feed, premixes and pet food. Free to export; the EU route for animal by-product feed needs CAPEXIL papers.HS2309Exports 2025-26US$ 495 mn
Free to exportFarm produceNatural rubberSheet rubber, ISNR block rubber and latex from Kerala and Tripura. Rubber Board licence needed; exports follow world prices.HS4001Exports 2025-26US$ 5.9 mn
Free to exportFarm produceCut flowers and foliageGreenhouse roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, dried flowers and foliage. APEDA product; flown out with a phytosanitary certificate.HS0603Exports 2025-26US$ 58 mn
Free, with conditionsFarm produceSeeds for sowingHybrid vegetable and flower seed from Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra. Some seeds are restricted; others need an affidavit.HS1209Exports 2025-26US$ 166 mn
Free to exportFarm producePsyllium (isabgol) husk and seedIndia grows almost all of the world’s psyllium. Husk and powder go to fibre-supplement, food and pharma makers, above all in the USA.HS1211.90.32Exports 2025-26US$ 336 mn
Free, with conditionsPharma & chemicalsHerbal and plant extractsStandardised botanical extracts for supplements, cosmetics and pharma. Free to export, but extracts of prohibited wild plants are not.HS1302.19Exports 2025-26US$ 684 mn
Free, with conditionsPharma & chemicalsShellac, lac and natural gumsIndia is the main source of lac. Shellac goes to food glazes, pharma and coatings; needs SHEFEXIL registration and a quality certificate.HS1301Exports 2025-26US$ 105 mn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelRaw cottonGinned cotton bales from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Telangana, sold mainly to spinning mills in Bangladesh, Vietnam and China.HS5201Exports 2025-26US$ 436 mn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelCotton woven fabricsGrey and finished cotton fabrics — shirting, sheeting, denim, poplin, voile — for garment and home-textile makers abroad.HS5208Exports 2025-26US$ 2.01 bn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelPolyester and synthetic yarnPolyester filament and spun yarns from Surat, Silvassa and Bhilwara, sold to weavers and knitters abroad.HS5402Exports 2025-26US$ 1.06 bn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelSynthetic and viscose fabricsPolyester, nylon, poly-viscose and viscose fabrics from Surat and Bhilwara — sarees, suiting, dress material and technical cloth.HS5407Exports 2025-26US$ 1.48 bn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelSilk yarn and fabricsMulberry, tasar, eri and muga silk yarn and fabrics — Banaras, Kanchipuram, Mysore and Bhagalpur weaves — for fashion and furnishing buyers.HS5004Exports 2025-26US$ 222 mn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelJute yarn, fabrics and bagsHessian, sacking, jute yarn and shopping bags from Bengal mills. Natural, biodegradable and in demand as a plastic substitute.HS5307Exports 2025-26US$ 206 mn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelNonwovens and technical textilesSpunbond, spunlace and needle-punched nonwovens for hygiene, medical, agro and geotextile uses.HS5603Exports 2025-26US$ 196 mn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelKnitted fabricsCotton and synthetic knit fabrics from Tiruppur and Ludhiana for T-shirt, sportswear and innerwear factories abroad.HS6006Exports 2025-26US$ 328 mn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelTowels and terry productsBath towels, beach towels, bathrobes and kitchen towels from Solapur, Karur and Panipat for US and European retailers.HS6302.60Exports 2025-26US$ 1.25 bn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelBed linenCotton sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers from large home-textile mills and Karur, Panipat and Solapur clusters.HS6302.21Exports 2025-26US$ 508 mn
Free to exportTextiles & apparelShawls, stoles and scarvesPashmina, wool, silk, cotton and viscose shawls and scarves from Kashmir, Himachal, Punjab and Varanasi for fashion importers.HS6214Exports 2025-26US$ 324 mn
Free, with conditionsLeather & footwearFinished leatherFinished hides and skins for shoe, bag and glove factories abroad; Vietnam, Italy and China buy most.HS4107Exports 2025-26US$ 314 mn
Free, with conditionsLeather & footwearLeather garments and glovesLeather jackets, work gloves and fashion gloves; the USA, Spain, Germany and Italy are the top buyers.HS4203Exports 2025-26US$ 783 mn
Free to exportLeather & footwearNon-leather footwearSports shoes, canvas shoes, sandals and slippers; the USA, the UAE, the Netherlands and Germany lead.HS6402Exports 2025-26US$ 483 mn
Free to exportLeather & footwearSaddlery and harnessKanpur-made saddles, bridles and pet accessories; the USA, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands buy most.HS4201Exports 2025-26US$ 220 mn
Free to exportJewelleryCut and polished diamondsIndia's largest gem export, polished in Surat; Hong Kong, the UAE, the USA and Belgium are the main buyers.HS7102.39Exports 2025-26US$ 12.1 bn
Free, with conditionsJewelleryGold jewelleryPlain and studded gold jewellery; the UAE buys about half, followed by the USA.HS7113.19Exports 2025-26US$ 11.6 bn
Free to exportJewellerySilver jewellery and articlesSterling silver and gem-set silver jewellery from Jaipur; Hong Kong, the USA and the UK buy most.HS7113.11Exports 2025-26US$ 1.66 bn
Free to exportJewelleryLab-grown diamondsCVD and HPHT diamonds grown and polished in Surat; Hong Kong, the USA and the UAE buy most.HS7104.91Exports 2025-26US$ 1.17 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsBicycles and partsLudhiana cycles and cycle parts; parts sell far more than complete bikes, mainly to South Asia.HS8712Exports 2025-26US$ 1.35 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsMotorcycles and scootersCommuter motorcycles and scooters for Latin America, Africa and South Asia; India is a top exporter.HS8711Exports 2025-26US$ 3.98 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsTractorsRugged 20–60 hp farm tractors and power tillers; the USA is the top buyer, then South Asia and Africa.HS8701Exports 2025-26US$ 1.27 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsPassenger carsSmall cars and SUVs built in India for Africa, the Gulf, Latin America and Japan.HS8703Exports 2025-26US$ 9.04 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsTyresTruck, off-highway, car and two-wheeler tyres; the USA, Germany, Italy and Brazil lead.HS4011Exports 2025-26US$ 3.09 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsDiesel enginesStationary, genset, vehicle and marine diesel engines; Thailand, China and the USA buy most.HS8408Exports 2025-26US$ 1.38 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsElectric motors and generatorsIndustrial motors, alternators and gensets; the USA buys about a third of India's motor exports.HS8501Exports 2025-26US$ 1.65 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsTransformers and convertersDistribution and power transformers, inverters and chargers; the USA takes about 40% of exports.HS8504Exports 2025-26US$ 3.2 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsWires and cablesPower, building, solar and control cables and wiring harnesses; the USA and the UAE lead.HS8544Exports 2025-26US$ 2.87 bn
Free, with conditionsEngineering goodsValves and tapsIndustrial valves for oil, gas, power and water, and brass taps; the USA, the UAE and Saudi Arabia lead.HS8481Exports 2025-26US$ 2.84 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsFasteners (bolts, nuts, screws)Steel and stainless bolts, nuts and screws from Ludhiana, Chennai, Pune and Rajkot; the USA leads.HS7318Exports 2025-26US$ 864 mn
Free to exportEngineering goodsSteel pipes and tubesSeamless, line pipe and welded steel pipes; the USA, the Gulf and Canada are the main buyers.HS7304Exports 2025-26US$ 2.32 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsStainless steel utensilsCookware, tableware and kitchen tools in stainless steel; the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia and UK buy the most.HS7323Exports 2025-26US$ 528 mn
Free to exportEngineering goodsAluminium productsPrimary aluminium, extrusions and sheets; Korea, Vietnam, China and Japan lead for metal, the USA and UAE for products.HS7601Exports 2025-26US$ 4.62 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsCopper wire and productsCopper wire, strip and tubes from Gujarat and Silvassa; Saudi Arabia is by far the largest buyer of wire.HS7408Exports 2025-26US$ 1.27 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsFarm machineryRotavators, harrows, threshers and implements from Punjab, Gujarat and Maharashtra; the USA, Germany and Sri Lanka lead.HS8432Exports 2025-26US$ 390 mn
Free to exportEngineering goodsMedical and surgical instrumentsSyringes, catheters, surgical and dental instruments; every market needs device registration. The USA leads.HS9018Exports 2025-26US$ 1.5 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsMobile phonesIndia's largest single electronics export, led by big assemblers; the USA and UAE take most of it.HS8517.13Exports 2025-26US$ 29.4 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsSolar cells and modulesSolar modules made mostly in Gujarat; almost all exports went to the USA, which now has AD/CVD cases on Indian cells.HS8541.42Exports 2025-26US$ 1.07 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsSwitches, sockets and switchgearSwitches, MCBs, connectors and panels; the USA, Germany, France and the UAE buy the most.HS8536Exports 2025-26US$ 2.64 bn
Free to exportEngineering goodsElectric fansCeiling, table and pedestal fans; the UAE, Nepal and Sri Lanka are the main buyers.HS8414.51Exports 2025-26US$ 80 mn
Free to exportEngineering goodsBatteriesMostly lead-acid and lithium-ion storage batteries; the UAE, USA and Turkey lead. All are dangerous goods in transport.HS8506Exports 2025-26US$ 728 mn
Free to exportOther goodsRubber glovesLatex household, industrial and medical gloves, mostly from Kerala; small exports spread over Africa, the Gulf and Europe.HS4015Exports 2025-26US$ 75.2 mn
Free to exportOther goodsRubber products (belts, hoses, seals)Hoses, belts, seals and moulded rubber parts for vehicles and industry; the USA and Germany lead.HS4009Exports 2025-26US$ 1.2 bn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsDyes and pigmentsReactive and disperse dyes and organic pigments from Gujarat and Maharashtra; textile hubs in Asia and Europe buy them.HS3204Exports 2025-26US$ 2.46 bn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsAgrochemicals (pesticides)Generic insecticides, fungicides and herbicides; Brazil and the USA are by far the largest buyers.HS3808Exports 2025-26US$ 3.87 bn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsBulk drugs (APIs)APIs and intermediates from Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Gujarat; regulated buyers need DMFs and GMP inspections.HS2933Exports 2025-26US$ 7.78 bn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsVaccines and blood productsVaccines from Pune and Hyderabad supplied to UN agencies and health ministries; WHO prequalification is the key.HS3002Exports 2025-26US$ 2.25 bn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsCosmetics and skin careCreams, herbal skin care, hair oils and make-up; the USA, UAE, Nepal and Singapore buy the most.HS3304Exports 2025-26US$ 506 mn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsSoaps and detergentsToilet and laundry soaps, detergent powders and surfactants; the UAE, USA and Bangladesh lead.HS3401Exports 2025-26US$ 803 mn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsPerfumes and attarsKannauj attars, rose water and alcohol perfumes; Singapore, the UAE and the USA buy the most.HS3303Exports 2025-26US$ 285 mn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsPlastic raw materials (polymers)Polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC and PET granules from big refineries; Nepal, China, Kenya and Vietnam lead.HS3901Exports 2025-26US$ 1.84 bn
Free to exportPharma & chemicalsPaints and varnishesDecorative and industrial paints shipped mostly to neighbours, the Gulf, Russia and East Africa.HS3208Exports 2025-26US$ 124 mn
Free to exportOther goodsFurnitureSolid-wood, metal and cane furniture from Jodhpur, Saharanpur and other clusters; the USA buys the most.HS9401Exports 2025-26US$ 1.46 bn
Free to exportOther goodsPaper and paperboardWriting, printing and coated board from Indian mills; neighbours, East Africa and the Gulf lead.HS4802Exports 2025-26US$ 662 mn
Free to exportOther goodsBooks and printed matterPrinted books and print-on-contract work; the USA, UK and African school markets lead.HS4901Exports 2025-26US$ 349 mn
Free to exportHandicraftsMusical instrumentsHandmade sitars, tablas, flutes, harmoniums and drums from Miraj, Kolkata, Varanasi and Pilibhit.HS9201Exports 2025-26US$ 51.2 mn
Free to exportOther goodsBrooms and brushesGrass brooms, toothbrushes, paint and artist brushes; the USA, Belgium, Brazil and Germany buy most.HS9603Exports 2025-26US$ 124 mn
Free, with conditionsOther goodsHuman hair and wigsTemple and collected hair, mostly sold processed to wig makers in China and Vietnam; raw hair has a price floor.HS0501Exports 2025-26US$ 943 mn
Free to exportOther goodsSanitarywareVitreous china WCs and basins from Thangadh and Morbi; Africa, the Gulf, the USA and Nepal buy.HS6910Exports 2025-26US$ 178 mn
Free to exportHandicraftsCeramic tableware and decorStoneware mugs, bone china, Khurja and blue pottery; the USA, Brazil and the UK lead.HS6911Exports 2025-26US$ 62.7 mn
Free to exportHandicraftsCandlesScented jar, pillar and decorative candles for gift and home stores; the USA and UK buy most.HS3406Exports 2025-26US$ 88.2 mn
Free to exportOther goodsPens, pencils and stationeryLow-cost ball pens, gel pens, pencils and crayons; the USA, UAE and Africa lead.HS9608Exports 2025-26US$ 271 mn
Free to exportOther goodsFireworks and matchesSivakasi safety matches sell well in Africa; fireworks exports are small and heavily regulated.HS3604Exports 2025-26US$ 59.8 mn
Free to exportOther goodsCement and clinkerBagged and bulk cement for neighbours — Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives and Bhutan lead.HS2523Exports 2025-26US$ 43 mn
Free to exportOther goodsSaltBulk industrial sea salt from Gujarat to China, Korea and Japan; packed edible salt to neighbours.HS2501Exports 2025-26US$ 388 mn
Free to exportOther goodsGranite and stone blocksRaw granite blocks from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu — China buys most.HS2516Exports 2025-26US$ 611 mn