Consistent Export Growth: 6.93% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Chapter 79 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.93% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4,189.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6,263.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.
79 HSN Code: Zinc & Articles
HSN Chapter 79 represents Zinc & Articles under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc & Articles correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Chapter 79, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Zinc & Articles.
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Sub-chapters under HSN Chapter 79
Following Sub Chapters fall under Zinc & Articles:
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
Old GST Rate
Description
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
18
%
Standard
Old GST Rate
18
%
Description
Zinc dust, powders and flakes
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
18
%
Standard
Old GST Rate
18
%
Description
Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire
Sub Chapter
New GST Rate
18
%
Standard
Old GST Rate
18
%
Description
Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Chapter 79 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₹6,263 Cr
+4.08%
vs FY 2023-24
0.1691% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹6,965 Cr
+7.92%
vs FY 2023-24
0.1142% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹702 Cr
Trade Deficit
Surplus rank #55 of 97 chapters
At a glance
6.93%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#58
National Export Rank
of 97 chapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+41.53%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move
1.5×
Export Growth · 7Y
₹4,189.99 Cr → ₹6,263.42 Cr
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Chapter 79
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 #55
Balance
−1,456.31
Exports
4,189.99 ₹ Cr
0.1816% share
— YoY
Imports
5,646.30 ₹ Cr
0.1571% share
— YoY
FY 2019-20
Exp. Rank #55
Balance
−578.11
Exports
4,037.29 ₹ Cr
0.1820% share
−3.64% YoY
Imports
4,615.40 ₹ Cr
0.1373% share
−18.26% YoY
FY 2020-21
Exp. Rank #50
Balance
+2,079.08
Exports
5,510.40 ₹ Cr
0.2553% share
+36.49% YoY
Imports
3,431.32 ₹ Cr
0.1177% share
−25.66% YoY
FY 2021-22
Exp. Rank #49
Balance
+2,422.80
Exports
7,495.05 ₹ Cr
0.2382% share
+36.02% YoY
Imports
5,072.25 ₹ Cr
0.1109% share
+47.82% YoY
FY 2022-23
Exp. Rank #46
Balance
+3,294.39
Exports
10,607.83 ₹ Cr
0.2930% share
+41.53% YoY
Imports
7,313.44 ₹ Cr
0.1272% share
+44.19% YoY
FY 2023-24
Exp. Rank #56
Balance
−436.05
Exports
6,017.74 ₹ Cr
0.1663% share
−43.27% YoY
Imports
6,453.79 ₹ Cr
0.1149% share
−11.75% YoY
FY 2024-25
Exp. Rank #58
Balance
−701.62
Exports
6,263.42 ₹ Cr
0.1691% share
+4.08% YoY
Imports
6,965.04 ₹ Cr
0.1142% share
+7.92% YoY
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
6.93% /yr
Imports
3.56% /yr
Consistently Deficit
Peak export growth year
Latest available data
Not available
YoY = change vs previous FY
Key Trade Insights: HSN Chapter 79 Export-Import Analysis
HSN Chapter 79 Ranked #58 Among All 97 Chapters by Export Value
In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 79 ranks #58 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #55 of 97.
FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Chapter 79 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 79 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 41.53% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹701.62 Crore in HSN Chapter 79 Goods
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6,965.04 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6,263.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹701.62 Crore — ranking #55 of 97 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 3.56% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Zinc & Articles
India's imports under HSN Chapter 79 have grown at 3.56% CAGR, reaching ₹6,965.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.
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