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# HSN Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products

Pharmaceutical products

Part of [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/).

## Sub-chapters

| Code | Title | GST rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3001 | [Organotherapeutic extracts & heparin](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3001/) | 18% |
| 3002 | [Human & animal blood prepared](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3002/) | 5% |
| 3003 | [Mixed medicaments, therapeutic use](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3003/) | 5% |
| 3004 | [Medicaments for therapeutic uses](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3004/) | 5% |
| 3005 | [Wadding & gauze for medical purposes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3005/) | 5% |
| 3006 | [Pharmaceutical goods](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3006/) | 5% |

## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 30 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2,08,129 Cr (+13.70% YoY) — 5.6199% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹25,225 Cr (+17.86% YoY) — 0.4136% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,82,904 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1 of 97 chapters

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.40% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +24.48% in FY 2020-21
- Export growth (7Y): 2x (₹1,03,239.93 Cr to ₹2,08,128.62 Cr)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 30

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 | 1,03,239.93 | 4.4757% | — | 14,581.13 | 0.4057% | — | +88,658.80 | #6 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,15,473.03 | 5.2051% | +11.85% | 16,530.37 | 0.4919% | +13.37% | +98,942.66 | #6 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,43,738.39 | 6.6599% | +24.48% | 18,934.36 | 0.6494% | +14.54% | +1,24,804.03 | #3 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,44,580.86 | 4.5950% | +0.59% | 25,602.96 | 0.5599% | +35.22% | +1,18,977.90 | #8 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,59,643.65 | 4.4092% | +10.42% | 21,022.83 | 0.3656% | −17.89% | +1,38,620.82 | #7 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,83,051.61 | 5.0592% | +14.66% | 21,402.75 | 0.3811% | +1.81% | +1,61,648.86 | #5 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2,08,128.62 | 5.6199% | +13.70% | 25,224.54 | 0.4136% | +17.86% | +1,82,904.08 | #5 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.40%/yr, imports 9.57%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 30 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.40% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Chapter 30 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.40% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,03,239.93 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,08,128.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Chapter 30 ranked #5 among all 97 chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 30 ranks #5 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #1 of 97.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 30 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 30 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 24.48% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,82,904.08 Crore in HSN Chapter 30 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,08,128.62 Cr exceeded imports of ₹25,224.54 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,82,904.08 Crore — ranking #1 of 97 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.57% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Pharmaceutical Products

India's imports under HSN Chapter 30 have grown at 9.57% CAGR, reaching ₹25,224.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Chapters in Section 06

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products (this hsn chapter) | ₹2,08,129 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/) | ₹1,70,244 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) | ₹59,003 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) | ₹34,411 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Chapter 32: Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) | ₹30,117 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) | ₹22,863 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Chapter 34: Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) | ₹9,110 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Chapter 35: Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) | ₹3,358 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/) | ₹3,248 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Chapter 31: Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) | ₹1,367 Cr |
| #11 | [HSN Chapter 37: Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/) | ₹169 Cr |

## Other chapters in this section

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 28 | [Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) |
| 29 | [Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/) |
| 31 | [Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) |
| 32 | [Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) |
| 33 | [Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) |
| 34 | [Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) |
| 35 | [Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) |
| 36 | [Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/) |
| 37 | [Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/) |
| 38 | [Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) |