Sign inHS 392690
| Year | Direction | Value | Quantity | Net weight | How it was measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Imports | $1.1B | 200,235,687 kg | 200,235 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2024 | Exports | $838.1M | 327,617,023 kg | 327,617 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2023 | Exports | $743.1M | 266,179,460 kg | 266,179 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2023 | Imports | $1B | 172,379,101 kg | 172,379 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2022 | Imports | $1.1B | 136,584,865 kg | 136,584 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2022 | Exports | $767.5M | 262,855,629 kg | 262,855 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2021 | Imports | $1.1B | 151,302,848 kg | 151,302 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2021 | Exports | $803.3M | 290,744,500 kg | 290,744 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2020 | Exports | $525.8M | 220,518,129 kg | 220,518 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2020 | Imports | $820.3M | 118,498,852 kg | 118,498 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2019 | Imports | $815.5M | 212,430,147 kg | 212,430 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2019 | Exports | $586M | 213,584,862 kg | 213,584 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
Source: UN Comtrade · https://comtradeapi.un.org. Figures are for all trading partners combined.
Nobody has published a domestic substitute for this commodity yet. Substitutes are curated, so an empty list means nothing has been recorded — not that no substitute exists.
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A practical pathway for establishing domestic manufacturing of plastics and other articles under HS code 392690 in India, considering high import dependence and existing export capabilities despite zero recorded domestic substitutes or matching suppliers. Assess Import and Export Channels: Review the annual import volume of USD 1,133,401,796 and export volume of USD 838,185,128 to map current market demand and established trade routes. Establish Baseline Manufacturing Capability: Address the absence of recorded domestic substitutes and zero matching suppliers by building foundational production infrastructure from the ground up. Develop Supply Chain and Lead-Time Protocols: Overcome the lack of recorded median domestic supplier lead times by establishing direct raw material sourcing and rigorous internal scheduling. Risks: High import dependence with zero recorded domestic substitutes or matching suppliers Lack of published median domestic supplier lead times creating forecasting uncertainty Capital and regulatory risks associated with standing up new manufacturing operations from scratch
gemini-3.5-flash-lite (gemini-3.5-flash-lite) · prompt localization-narrative-v3 · 65% confidence