Sign inHS 854143
| Year | Direction | Value | Quantity | Net weight | How it was measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Imports | $2.8B | Traded by value only | 991,061 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2024 | Exports | $1.4B | 9,528,958 units | 460,454 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2023 | Exports | $1.7B | 9,946,645 units | 342,805 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2023 | Imports | $3B | Traded by value only | 601,224 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2022 | Imports | $538.4M | 4,720,602 units | 92,342 t | Aggregated by UNSD · weight estimated |
| 2022 | Exports | $571.6M | 3,169,568 units | 92,535 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 roadmap for establishing domestic manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and modules (HS code 854143) in India, addressing high import dependence alongside existing export capabilities despite zero recorded domestic substitutes and suppliers. Establish Raw Material and Supply Chain Partnerships: Secure reliable imports of silicon wafers and specialized glass, as substitute availability is none recorded and domestic suppliers with matching capabilities number zero. Construct Assembly and Production Infrastructure: Set up cleanroom facilities and automated module assembly lines, factoring in a median domestic supplier lead time that is not recorded. Obtain Regulatory and Quality Certifications: Acquire necessary Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and international quality certifications to enable both domestic commercial sales and export channels. Risks: High import dependence valued at over USD 2.87 billion creates severe supply chain vulnerability for upstream inputs. Zero recorded domestic substitutes and zero matching domestic suppliers increase initial sourcing friction. Regulatory compliance delays and capital intensity pose major financial risks.
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