What India buys from Saudi Arabia
India's main imports from Saudi Arabia: crude oil & petroleum products (US$22.83 bn), fertilisers (US$2.53 bn), organic chemicals (US$1.5 bn), plastics (US$1.34 bn), gems/precious metals (US$0.84 bn) (calendar 2025, UN Comtrade).
Indian import requirements
| Requirement | Authority | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Importer-Exporter Code; GST; ICEGATE | DGFT / GSTN / CBIC | IEC; GSTIN; ICEGATE DSC registration |
| Import policy classification | DGFT | ITC(HS) policy: Free/Restricted/Prohibited/STE; import authorisation if Restricted |
| Customs declaration & duty | CBIC / ICEGATE | Bill of Entry; BCD + AIDC + SWS(10% of BCD) + IGST |
| Mandatory BIS certification | BIS / DPIIT & line ministries | BIS licence (ISI, FMCS for foreign plants) or CRS registration |
| Trusted trader status | CBIC | AEO-T1/T2/T3/LO |
Policy watch
As of 2026-11: QCOs on polyethylene and polypropylene moulding/extrusion materials were withdrawn effective 12 Nov 2025 along with 12 other chemical/polymer QCOs (secondary sources); confirm the current status for other polymers (PVC, PC, ABS, PET) on the BIS list. DGTR issued preliminary anti-dumping findings on PVC suspension resin from China on 26 Oct 2026, and ADD applies to PVC paste resin (research file). Sources: https://chemical.chemlinked.com/news/chemical-news/india-rescinds-quality-control-orders; http://www.dgtr.gov.in/en; research/02-indian-imports.md.
Frequently asked questions
How do I import polymers: pp & pe resins and engineering plastics from Saudi Arabia to India?
Place the order with a verified Saudi Arabia supplier, ship to an Indian port or ICD, and clear customs with an IEC and Importer-Exporter Code; GST; ICEGATE and Import policy classification. We manage supplier checks, shipment and clearance for you.
Is there a trade agreement between India and Saudi Arabia?
No bilateral FTA. India–GCC FTA: terms of reference finalised, negotiations ongoing [S7]. Saudi applies GCC common external tariff (5% most goods)
Where in Saudi Arabia is polymers: pp & pe resins and engineering plastics made?
Main hubs: Jubail, Yanbu. Major polyolefin and engineering-plastics complexes; India's leading polymer source region.
What HS code is used for importing polymers: pp & pe resins and engineering plastics into India?
Usually HS 3902; confirm the 8-digit Indian tariff line and current duty on CBIC/ICEGATE with your customs broker.
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Source polymers: pp & pe resins and engineering plastics from Saudi Arabia
Specification, volume and delivery city in India.