At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
India's agrochemical technicals & formulations export trade
India exported US$3,135.7 mn of agrochemicals in FY2024-25 according to chemexcil.in. That statistical line covers more than agrochemical technicals & formulations; a product-level figure is not published.
Largest destinations by value share: unavailable
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United States | General import clearance | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | General import clearance | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Germany | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Italy | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| South Africa | General import clearance | 12-18 days |
| Kenya | General import clearance | 9-15 days |
| Tanzania | General import clearance | 10–16 d to Dar es Salaam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Singapore | General import clearance | 7-12 days |
| Malaysia | General import clearance | 8-12 days |
| Indonesia | General import clearance | 11-16 days |
| Vietnam | General import clearance | 11-16 days |
| Belgium | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Turkey | General import clearance | 15–22 d to Ambarlı/Istanbul; 14–20 d to Mersin via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Israel | General import clearance | 12–18 d to Haifa/Ashdod via Suez; Eilat via Red Sea (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2; Red Sea security situation affects routing) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where agrochemical technicals & formulations is sourced in India
Gujarat — Bharuch, Valsad, Ahmedabad. Ankleshwar, Dahej, Jhagadia, Panoli, Vapi
Maharashtra — Palghar, Ratnagiri, Raigad. Tarapur, Lote-Parshuram, Mahad
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Technical purity | 90-98% active ingredient depending on FAO specification (typical) |
| Formulation types | EC, SC, WP, WDG, SL, GR, ZC (typical) |
| Impurity profile | Relevant impurities within FAO/WHO specifications (typical) |
| Supporting data | Five-batch analysis, GLP studies, equivalence data where available (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading / airway bill
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Certificate of analysis
- Safety data sheet (GHS)
- Dangerous goods declaration (IMDG)
- UN packaging certificate
- Registration copy in destination (held by registrant)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for agrochemical technicals & formulations exported from India?
Agrochemical Technicals & Formulations is usually classified under HS 3808 (Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides and similar, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations). Formulations go under 3808.91 (insecticides), 3808.92 (fungicides), 3808.93 (herbicides). Technical-grade active ingredients are often classified in chapter 29 by molecule.
Which documents are needed to export agrochemical technicals & formulations?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Certificate of analysis, Safety data sheet (GHS), Dangerous goods declaration (IMDG). Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Can you sell a pesticide that isn't registered in my country?
No. It must be registered with your national authority, and the registrant controls who can supply it.
What is a five-batch analysis?
A GLP study of five production batches of a technical, showing purity and impurity levels. Regulators use it to judge equivalence.
Are agrochemicals shipped as dangerous goods?
Many are, in classes 6.1, 3 or 9, in UN-certified packaging with IMDG declarations. Some carriers restrict them.
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