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# HSN Chapter 26: Ores, Slag and Ash

Ores, slag and ash

Part of [Section 05: Guide to HSN Section 05](https://busy.in/hsn/section-05/).

## Sub-chapters

| Code | Title | GST rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2601 | [Iron ores and extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2601/) | 5% |
| 2602 | [Manganese Ores & Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2602/) | 18% |
| 2603 | [Copper ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2603/) | 18% |
| 2604 | [Nickel ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2604/) | 18% |
| 2605 | [Cobalt ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2605/) | 18% |
| 2606 | [Aluminium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2606/) | 18% |
| 2607 | [Lead ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2607/) | 18% |
| 2608 | [Zinc ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2608/) | 18% |
| 2609 | [Tin ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2609/) | 18% |
| 2610 | [Chromium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2610/) | 5% |
| 2611 | [Tungsten ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2611/) | 5% |
| 2612 | [Uranium or thorium ores](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2612/) | 5% |
| 2613 | [Molybdenum ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2613/) | 5% |
| 2614 | [Titanium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2614/) | 5% |
| 2615 | [Niobium ores and extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2615/) | 5% |
| 2616 | [Precious metal ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2616/) | 5% |
| 2617 | [Other ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2617/) | 5% |
| 2618 | [Granulated iron slag](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2618/) | 18% |
| 2619 | [Waste from iron & steel production](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2619/) | 18% |
| 2620 | [Slag & residues with metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2620/) | 5% |
| 2621 | [Slag & ash from waste incineration](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2621/) | 5% |

## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 26 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹19,892 Cr (−43.74% YoY) — 0.5371% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹61,195 Cr (+23.40% YoY) — 1.0035% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹41,303 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #84 of 97 chapters

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.47% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #34 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +101.52% in FY 2023-24
- Export growth (7Y): 1.5x (₹12,909.45 Cr to ₹19,892.22 Cr)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 26

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 | 12,909.45 | 0.5597% | — | 29,631.30 | 0.8244% | — | −16,721.85 | #34 |
| FY 2019-20 | 22,400.51 | 1.0097% | +73.52% | 18,699.25 | 0.5564% | −36.89% | +3,701.26 | #25 |
| FY 2020-21 | 38,822.96 | 1.7988% | +73.31% | 17,983.59 | 0.6168% | −3.83% | +20,839.37 | #16 |
| FY 2021-22 | 26,825.22 | 0.8525% | −30.90% | 42,688.86 | 0.9336% | +137.38% | −15,863.64 | #25 |
| FY 2022-23 | 17,545.12 | 0.4846% | −34.59% | 46,495.04 | 0.8086% | +8.92% | −28,949.92 | #35 |
| FY 2023-24 | 35,356.30 | 0.9772% | +101.52% | 49,592.21 | 0.8831% | +6.66% | −14,235.91 | #22 |
| FY 2024-25 | 19,892.22 | 0.5371% | −43.74% | 61,194.74 | 1.0035% | +23.40% | −41,302.52 | #34 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.47%/yr, imports 12.85%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 26 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.47% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Chapter 26 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.47% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹12,909.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19,892.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Chapter 26 ranked #34 among all 97 chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 26 ranks #34 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #84 of 97.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 26 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 26 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 101.52% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹41,302.52 Crore in HSN Chapter 26 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹61,194.74 Cr exceeded exports of ₹19,892.22 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹41,302.52 Crore — ranking #84 of 97 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.85% CAGR signals rising demand for Ores, Slag and Ash

India's imports under HSN Chapter 26 have grown at 12.85% CAGR, reaching ₹61,194.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Chapters in Section 05

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Chapter 27: Bituminous Substances, Mineral fuel & Oils](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-27/) | ₹5,65,955 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Chapter 26: Ores, Slag and Ash (this hsn chapter) | ₹19,892 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Chapter 25: Salt, Stones and Cement](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-25/) | ₹17,255 Cr |

## Other chapters in this section

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 25 | [Salt, Stones and Cement](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-25/) |
| 27 | [Bituminous Substances, Mineral fuel & Oils](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-27/) |