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# HSN Chapter 32: Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter

Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter;paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

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

## Sub-chapters

| Code | Title | GST rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3201 | [Tannins & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3201/) | 5% |
| 3202 | [Synthetic tanning substances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3202/) | 18% |
| 3203 | [Vegetable or animal dye extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3203/) | 18% |
| 3204 | [Synthetic organic colouring matter](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3204/) | 18% |
| 3205 | [Colour preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3205/) | 18% |
| 3206 | [Colouring matter for luminophores](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3206/) | 18% |
| 3207 | [Prepared pigments & ceramic colours](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3207/) | 18% |
| 3208 | [Synthetic polymer paints & varnishes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3208/) | 18% |
| 3209 | [Synthetic paints](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3209/) | 18% |
| 3210 | [Paints & Varnishes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3210/) | 18% |
| 3211 | [Prepared driers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3211/) | 18% |
| 3212 | [Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3212/) | 18% |
| 3213 | [Artists’ colors and paints](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3213/) | 18% |
| 3214 | [Putty and caulking compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3214/) | 12% |
| 3215 | [Printing Ink, Writing Or Drawing Ink](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3215/) | 18% |

## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 32 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹30,117 Cr (−8.73% YoY) — 0.8132% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹24,290 Cr (−19.35% YoY) — 0.3983% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹5,827 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #30 of 97 chapters

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 4.50% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #26 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +30.24% in FY 2021-22
- Export growth (7Y): 1.3x (₹23,124.03 Cr to ₹30,116.87 Cr)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 32

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 | 23,124.03 | 1.0025% | — | 15,459.57 | 0.4301% | — | +7,664.46 | #21 |
| FY 2019-20 | 24,409.44 | 1.1003% | +5.56% | 14,518.32 | 0.4320% | −6.09% | +9,891.12 | #20 |
| FY 2020-21 | 22,659.81 | 1.0499% | −7.17% | 14,036.00 | 0.4814% | −3.32% | +8,623.81 | #26 |
| FY 2021-22 | 29,513.24 | 0.9380% | +30.24% | 19,431.15 | 0.4249% | +38.44% | +10,082.09 | #23 |
| FY 2022-23 | 26,528.28 | 0.7327% | −10.11% | 20,490.42 | 0.3564% | +5.45% | +6,037.86 | #25 |
| FY 2023-24 | 32,997.24 | 0.9120% | +24.39% | 30,116.34 | 0.5363% | +46.98% | +2,880.90 | #24 |
| FY 2024-25 | 30,116.87 | 0.8132% | −8.73% | 24,289.56 | 0.3983% | −19.35% | +5,827.31 | #26 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 4.50%/yr, imports 7.82%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 32 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 4.50% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Chapter 32 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹23,124.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹30,116.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Chapter 32 ranked #26 among all 97 chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 32 ranks #26 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #30 of 97.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 32 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 32 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 30.24% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹5,827.31 Crore in HSN Chapter 32 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹30,116.87 Cr exceeded imports of ₹24,289.56 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5,827.31 Crore — ranking #30 of 97 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.82% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter

India's imports under HSN Chapter 32 have grown at 7.82% CAGR, reaching ₹24,289.56 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 (this hsn chapter) | ₹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/) |
| 30 | [Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) |
| 31 | [Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) |
| 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/) |