Consistent Export Growth: 4.63% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Chapter 49 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.63% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2,801.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3,676.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.
49 HSN Code: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
HSN Chapter 49 represents Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Chapter 49, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans .
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Sub-chapters under HSN Chapter 49
Following Sub Chapters fall under Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans :
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
Old GST Rate
Description
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
18
%
Standard
Old GST Rate
18
%
Description
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
5
%
Essential
Old GST Rate
5
%
Description
Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not i llustrated or containing advertising material
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
5
%
Essential
Old GST Rate
5
%
Description
Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
0
%
Exempted
Old GST Rate
0
%
Description
Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
5
%
Essential
Old GST Rate
0
%
Description
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
0
%
Exempted
Old GST Rate
0
%
Description
Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
12
%
Standard
Old GST Rate
12
%
Description
Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
18
%
Standard
Old GST Rate
18
%
Description
Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
18
%
Standard
Old GST Rate
18
%
Description
Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
18
%
Standard
Old GST Rate
18
%
Description
Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Chapter 49 in FY 2024-25
TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry
FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25
Values in ₹ Crore
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹3,676 Cr
+3.24%
vs FY 2023-24
0.0993% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹1,946 Cr
−22.06%
vs FY 2023-24
0.0319% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹1,730 Cr
Trade Surplus
Surplus rank #38 of 97 chapters
At a glance
4.63%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#71
National Export Rank
of 97 chapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+46.83%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
1.3×
Export Growth · 7Y
₹2,801.58 Cr → ₹3,676.10 Cr
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Chapter 49
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
FY 2018-19
Exp. Rank #67
Balance
+371.72
Exports
2,801.58 ₹ Cr
0.1215% share
— YoY
Imports
2,429.86 ₹ Cr
0.0676% share
— YoY
FY 2019-20
Exp. Rank #67
Balance
+8.83
Exports
2,411.28 ₹ Cr
0.1087% share
−13.93% YoY
Imports
2,402.45 ₹ Cr
0.0715% share
−1.13% YoY
FY 2020-21
Exp. Rank #72
Balance
+52.22
Exports
1,844.54 ₹ Cr
0.0855% share
−23.50% YoY
Imports
1,792.32 ₹ Cr
0.0615% share
−25.40% YoY
FY 2021-22
Exp. Rank #72
Balance
+543.60
Exports
2,708.33 ₹ Cr
0.0861% share
+46.83% YoY
Imports
2,164.73 ₹ Cr
0.0473% share
+20.78% YoY
FY 2022-23
Exp. Rank #70
Balance
+165.29
Exports
3,074.83 ₹ Cr
0.0849% share
+13.53% YoY
Imports
2,909.54 ₹ Cr
0.0506% share
+34.41% YoY
FY 2023-24
Exp. Rank #70
Balance
+1,064.52
Exports
3,560.83 ₹ Cr
0.0984% share
+15.81% YoY
Imports
2,496.31 ₹ Cr
0.0445% share
−14.20% YoY
FY 2024-25
Exp. Rank #71
Balance
+1,730.47
Exports
3,676.10 ₹ Cr
0.0993% share
+3.24% YoY
Imports
1,945.63 ₹ Cr
0.0319% share
−22.06% YoY
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
4.63% /yr
Imports
−3.64% /yr
Consistently Surplus
Peak export growth year
Latest available data
Not available
YoY = change vs previous FY
Key Trade Insights: HSN Chapter 49 Export-Import Analysis
HSN Chapter 49 Ranked #71 Among All 97 Chapters by Export Value
In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 49 ranks #71 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #38 of 97.
FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Chapter 49 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 49 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 46.83% over the prior year.
India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,730.47 Crore in HSN Chapter 49 Goods
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3,676.10 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,945.63 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,730.47 Crore — ranking #38 of 97 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of −3.64% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
India's imports under HSN Chapter 49 have grown at −3.64% CAGR, reaching ₹1,945.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.
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