--- title: "HSN Code for Sugars and Sugar Confectionery | HSN Chapter 17 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Sugars and Sugar Confectionery (Chapter 17) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-17/" --- # HSN Chapter 17: Sugars and Sugar Confectionery Sugars and sugar confectionery Part of [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 1701 | [Pre-packaged sugar & jaggery products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1701/) | 5% | | 1702 | [Lactose and sugars](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1702/) | 5% | | 1703 | [Sugar molasses](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1703/) | 5% | | 1704 | [Sugar confectionery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-1704/) | 5% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 17 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹21,182 Cr (−22.28% YoY) — 0.5720% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹13,069 Cr (−26.68% YoY) — 0.2143% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹8,113 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #23 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 10.87% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #33 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +62.83% in FY 2021-22 - Export growth (7Y): 1.9x (₹11,404.71 Cr to ₹21,182.41 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 17 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 11,404.71 | 0.4944% | — | 3,838.00 | 0.1068% | — | +7,566.71 | #39 | | FY 2019-20 | 15,582.47 | 0.7024% | +36.63% | 3,208.78 | 0.0955% | −16.39% | +12,373.69 | #30 | | FY 2020-21 | 23,320.89 | 1.0805% | +49.66% | 5,574.78 | 0.1912% | +73.74% | +17,746.11 | #25 | | FY 2021-22 | 37,973.57 | 1.2068% | +62.83% | 2,242.33 | 0.0490% | −59.78% | +35,731.24 | #19 | | FY 2022-23 | 50,751.48 | 1.4017% | +33.65% | 3,502.34 | 0.0609% | +56.19% | +47,249.14 | #17 | | FY 2023-24 | 27,255.78 | 0.7533% | −46.30% | 17,825.67 | 0.3174% | +408.96% | +9,430.11 | #26 | | FY 2024-25 | 21,182.41 | 0.5720% | −22.28% | 13,069.21 | 0.2143% | −26.68% | +8,113.20 | #33 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 10.87%/yr, imports 22.66%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 17 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 10.87% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 17 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.87% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹11,404.71 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹21,182.41 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 17 ranked #33 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 17 ranks #33 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #23 of 97. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 17 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 17 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 62.83% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹8,113.20 Crore in HSN Chapter 17 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹21,182.41 Cr exceeded imports of ₹13,069.21 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹8,113.20 Crore — ranking #23 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 22.66% CAGR signals rising demand for Sugars and Sugar Confectionery India's imports under HSN Chapter 17 have grown at 22.66% CAGR, reaching ₹13,069.21 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 04 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Chapter 17: Sugars and Sugar Confectionery (this hsn chapter) | ₹21,182 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Chapter 23: Residues and Waste from Food Industries; Animal Fodder](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-23/) | ₹18,733 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 24: Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-24/) | ₹16,728 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Chapter 21: Miscellaneous Edible Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-21/) | ₹14,507 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Chapter 20: Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-20/) | ₹10,359 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Chapter 19: Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-19/) | ₹7,726 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Chapter 16: Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-16/) | ₹6,686 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Chapter 22: Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-22/) | ₹3,826 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Chapter 18: Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-18/) | ₹2,512 Cr | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 16 | [Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-16/) | | 18 | [Cocoa and Cocoa Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-18/) | | 19 | [Preparations of Cereals, Flour, Starch or Milk; Pastry](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-19/) | | 20 | [Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-20/) | | 21 | [Miscellaneous Edible Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-21/) | | 22 | [Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-22/) | | 23 | [Residues and Waste from Food Industries; Animal Fodder](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-23/) | | 24 | [Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-24/) |