--- title: "HSN Code for Fertilisers | HSN Chapter 31 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Fertilisers (Chapter 31) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/" --- # HSN Chapter 31: Fertilisers Fertilisers Part of [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 3101 | [Animal or vegetable fertilizers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3101/) | 5% | | 3102 | [Mineral/chemical fertilizers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3102/) | 5% | | 3103 | [Mineral or chemical fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3103/) | 5% | | 3104 | [Potassic fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3104/) | 5% | | 3105 | [Nitrogen fertilizers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3105/) | 18% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 31 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1,367 Cr (+26.84% YoY) — 0.0369% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹70,030 Cr (−5.22% YoY) — 1.1484% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹68,663 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #88 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 4.69% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #80 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +67.94% in FY 2022-23 - Export growth (7Y): 1.3x (₹1,038.16 Cr to ₹1,366.57 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 31 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 | 1,038.16 | 0.0450% | — | 46,456.75 | 1.2925% | — | −45,418.59 | #76 | | FY 2019-20 | 836.76 | 0.0377% | −19.40% | 47,396.70 | 1.4103% | +2.02% | −46,559.94 | #78 | | FY 2020-21 | 779.08 | 0.0361% | −6.89% | 51,034.33 | 1.7503% | +7.67% | −50,255.25 | #77 | | FY 2021-22 | 629.59 | 0.0200% | −19.19% | 95,328.83 | 2.0847% | +86.79% | −94,699.24 | #85 | | FY 2022-23 | 1,057.32 | 0.0292% | +67.94% | 1,23,407.38 | 2.1463% | +29.45% | −1,22,350.06 | #81 | | FY 2023-24 | 1,077.38 | 0.0298% | +1.90% | 73,884.51 | 1.3156% | −40.13% | −72,807.13 | #81 | | FY 2024-25 | 1,366.57 | 0.0369% | +26.84% | 70,029.99 | 1.1484% | −5.22% | −68,663.42 | #80 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 4.69%/yr, imports 7.08%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 31 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 4.69% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 31 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.69% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,038.16 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,366.57 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 31 ranked #80 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 31 ranks #80 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #88 of 97. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 31 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 31 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 67.94% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹68,663.42 Crore in HSN Chapter 31 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹70,029.99 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,366.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹68,663.42 Crore — ranking #88 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 7.08% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Fertilisers India's imports under HSN Chapter 31 have grown at 7.08% CAGR, reaching ₹70,029.99 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](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | ₹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 (this hsn chapter) | ₹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/) | | 30 | [Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | | 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/) |