$2.6MIndia’s exports in 2025
75countries bought from India in 2025
364tonnes shipped in 2025
21%of 5204 exports
India’s exports, year by year
US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).
Biggest buyers, 2025
- USA
- United Arab Emirates
- Sri Lanka
- Russian Federation
- Kenya
- Nepal
- Denmark
- Bangladesh
- Ghana
- Australia
Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.
Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST
| ITC-HS code | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 5204.11.10 | Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: Cotton thread, sewing, containing any synthetic | 5% |
| 5204.11.20 | Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: Cotton thread, darning | 5% |
| 5204.11.30 | Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: Embroidery cotton thread | 5% |
| 5204.11.40 | Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: Cotton sewing thread not containing any synthetic staple fibre | 5% |
| 5204.11.90 | Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: Other | 5% |
GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.