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eramics” refers to a

group of products

which are made by a

process of heating. In

the recent past ceramics included

only the pottery items. With the

passage of time, “ceramics” have

emerged as one of the leading industries in India. Today, the industry produces a

wide range of products by using an assortment of raw materials like clay, porcelain,

bone china, silica, etc. These products inter alia include ceramic tiles, mosaic tiles,

wall tiles, sanitary wares like wash basins, sinks, closets, urinals, bathing tubs, etc,

crockery, electrical ceramic capacitors, transformer bushings, lightening arrestor

shells, sewer pipes, and ornamental ceramics such as beads, etc.

The ceramic industry in India is mainly concentrated at Khurja (Uttar Pradesh) for

pottery products and Morbi (Gujarat) for a variety of ceramic products. The other

states where most of the ceramic units are located comprise: Kerala and Rajasthan.

The industry is mainly dominated by ceramic tiles. The top four tile manufacturing

companies: SPL, Kajaria, Regency and H&R Johnson reportedly account for about

30 per cent of the total tile industry’s turnover of Rs. 4,000 crore. Presently, there are

about 12 companies, each having more than Rs. 50 crore turnover, while the rest of

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the sector comprises of small players of around 200 manufacturers each having

turnover in the range of Rs10-12 crore. The tile industry currently employs around 10,

000 workers directly and 25,000 indirectly.

The Indian tile industry in the recent years has witnessed a rapid growth owing to

various factors like technical advancement and infrastructure development.

Innovative and superior quality products are now the forte of the industry. A classic

example is the introduction of vitrified tiles in the market. Vitrified tiles are produced

with high quality raw materials pressed at high pressure and fired at very high

temperature to get a body sector that retain almost zero porosity of low water

absorption rate. The ceramic market today is flooded with many brands of vitrified

tiles.

The various government bodies like Overseas Construction Council of India and the

Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPXIL) under the

Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India over the years have been

playing an important role to promote exports of ceramic products from the country.

WORLD TRADE

(i) World Imports: World imports of ceramic products in 2003 as may be

seen from Table 1, registered a growth of 16.40 per cent over the

previous year when the same reached a level of US$54,791.7 million as

against US$47,070.7 million. The segment “Sanitary, plumbing, heating,

lighting fixtures

and fittings,”

continue to be

the major

sector

accounting for

a share of 46.90 per cent in 2003 followed by “Clay and refractory

construction materials” (18.06%), “Floor coverings etc” (17.47%), and

“Pottery” (11.61%). The leading importing countries accounting for a major

share in the import of ceramic products in 2003 comprised: USA,

Germany, UK, France, China Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Canada.

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TABLE 1

WORLD IMPORT OF CERAMIC AND CERAMIC BASED PRODUCTS BY MAJOR

COUNTRIES

(US$million)

SITC Code

Item 2002 2003 %change in 2003 over 2002

%shares of major importing countries in the year 2003

812 Sanitary, plumbing, heating, lighting fixtures and fittings

21,621.8 (45.93)

25,698.2 (46.90)

18.85 USA (23.84), Germany (8.59), UK (8.14), France (5.74), and China Hong Kong SAR(3.69)

662 Clay and refractory construction materials

11,143.2 (23.67)

13,155.8 (24.01)

18.06 USA(15.49), France (8.21), Germany (7.42), UK (5.45), Belgium (2.82), and Canada (2.36),

659 Floor coverings etc

8,598.6 (18.27)

9,574.4 (17.47)

11.35 USA(19.04), UK (12.64), Germany (11.72, Japan (6.06), Canada (5.63), France (4.51), and Netherlands (2.99)

666 Pottery 5,707.1 (12.12)

6,363.3 (11.61)

11.50 USA(31.30), Germany (6.95), UK (5.92), France(5.05), China Hong Kong SAR(3.63)

WORLD TOTAL

47,070.7 (100.00)

54,791.7 (100.00)

16.40 -

Note: All figures are for the year 2002 and 2003. Figures within brackets indicate

percentage shares of the total.

Source: Compiled from the data of United Nations, “2003 International Trade

Statistics Yearbook”, Volume II, Trade by Commodity, New York, 2004.

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(ii) World Exports: World exports of ceramic products in 2003, as may be seen from

Table 2, increased to US$52,026.7 million over US$44,580.5 million in the previous

year, registering a growth of 16.70 per cent. Segment wise analysis shows that the

category “Sanitary, plumbing, heating, lighting fixtures and fittings,” continue to be the

leading segment accounting for a major share of 44.82 per cent in 2003 followed by

“Clay and refractory construction materials” (25.21%), “floor coverings etc”. (19.19%),

and “pottery” (10.79%). Highest growth during the period was witnessed in respect

of the category “Sanitary, plumbing, heating, lighting fixtures and fittings,” (19.56%),

followed by Clay and refractory construction materials (17.40%), floor coverings

etc.(13.02%), and pottery (10.60%), Major exporting countries in 2003 comprised:

China, Germany, Italy, China Hong Kong SAR, USA, Spain, France, Turkey,

Belgium, Netherlands, India and Iran. India emerged as the fifth largest exporting

country of floor coverings, etc in 2003.

TABLE 2

WORLD EXPORT OF CERAMIC AND CERAMIC BASED PRODUCTS BY MAJOR

COUNTRIES (US$million)

SITC Code

Item 2002 2003 %change in 2003 over 2002

%shares of major importing countries in the year 2003

812 Sanitary, plumbing, heating, lighting fixtures and fittings

19,503.1 (43.75)

23,317.8(44.82)

19.56 China (16.53), Germany (12.42), Italy (11.54), China Hong Kong SAR(5.54), and USA(4.92)

662 Clay and refractory construction materials

11,170.8 (25.06)

13,114.3(25.21)

17.40 Italy (30.18).Spain (18.00), Germany (9.73), China (6.91), France (4.17), and Turkey (2.64)

659 Floor coverings etc

8,831.9 (19.81)

9,981.8 (19.19)

13.02 Belgium(23.02), China (8.77), Netherlands (8.23), USA(7.34), India (7.30), Iran (6.69) and Germany (5.11)

666 Pottery 5,074.7 (11.38)

5,612.8 (10.79)

10.60 China(30.36), Germany (8.74), UK (7.33), Italy (5.06), China Hong Kong SAR(4.80),

WORLD TOTAL

44,580.5 (100.00)

52,026.7(100.00)

16.70 -

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Note: Figures within brackets indicate percentage shares of the total in 2002 and

2003

Source: Compiled from the data of United Nations, 2003 International Trade

Statistics Yearbook, Volume II, Trade by Commodity, New York, 2004.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Workshop on Pottery: A Workshop on pottery technology was held recently in New

Delhi. It was attended by artisans from states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar,

Haryana and Delhi. The Workshop was organized by National Centre for Design and

Product Development (NCDPD) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

It mainly focused on educating the artisans about adoption of glazing technology

which gives a distinct edge. The other objective of the Workshop

was to reach to Indian artisans with international standards of

creating a wide range of colours in making of pottery

items using clay, stone or bone

China with the help of world class

glazing technology. Glaze

technology has several benefits: stronger

products can be made from it which is safe for

keeping food and a wide range of colours can be

used thus making the end product a value item.

Dumping of Imported Tiles: According to Mr. Vijay Aggarwal, Chairman, Indian

Council of Ceramic Tiles and Sanitary wares, many Chinese companies export their

products from the Gulf and other SAARC countries to India. For instance, Nanhai

Shanyun Qulian Construction Ceramics, a Chinese firm, has been exempted from

paying anti-dumping duty for exporting vitrified tiles to India through UAE-based

company Prestige Trading. The exemption, he said, was granted on the ground that

its cost of production is market-oriented. He further added that though the

Government of India has imposed an anti-dumping duty of Rs. 35 per square ft on

import of Chinese tiles (which is applicable till 2007), there is urgent need to check

dumping through SAARC and Gulf countries.

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Exim Study on Ceramic Industry: A recent study entitled “Indian Ceramic Industry:

Perspective and Export Potential” by the Export-Import Bank of India provides an

analysis on India’s export opportunities for select ceramic products, namely,

unglazed ceramic tiles, glazed tiles, ceramic household articles and ornamental

ceramic products. The study makes an analysis of the price competitiveness of

Indian products in different markets which include the leading importers of ceramic

products as well as the major export markets for India. The study also identifies

thrust markets for India where focus should be given to enhance export from the

country. Besides, the study focuses on various problems faced by the ceramic

industry.

Business Portal: The Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council

(CAPEXIL), a premier export promotion council in India under the Ministry of

Commerce, Government of India has developed a business portal (capexiltrade.com)

to promote exports of major chemicals and allied products including ceramic

products. Those desirous of getting up-to-date information about the ceramic industry

may assess its above-stated website.

INDIA’S EXPORTS India’s Exports---Segment wise: India’s exports of ceramic and ceramic based

products in 2004-05, as may be seen from Table 3 went up to Rs. 548.11 crore as

against Rs. 565.75 crore in the previous, registering a negative growth of 3.12 per

cent. “Electrical insulators of ceramic” during the period emerged as the largest

segment of export, registering a growth of 47.73 per cent over the previous year

when its exports touched a figure of Rs. 125.94 crore as against Rs. 85.25 crore. The

other segments registering a steep growth during the period comprised: “Ceramic

wares for laboratory etc; ceramic troughs tubes etc, for use in agricultural ceramic

pots etc. for conveyance/packing of goods” (288.78%), followed by “Unglazed

ceramic flags & paving hearth/wall tiles; unglazed ceramic mosaic cubes and the like”

(268.27), “Bricks, blocks etc. of siliceous fossil” (54.63%), “other ceramic articles”

(35.89%), and “Ceramic sinks, wash basins & similar sanitary fixtures” (25.15%). On

the other, the segments witnessing a negative growth during the period constituted:

“Glazed ceramic flags & paving hearth/wall tiles, glazed ceramic mosaic cubes &

like” (38.14%), followed by “Refractory bricks, blocks, etc. excluding goods of

siliceous fossil meals/siliceous earths” (29.81%), “Tableware, kitchenware etc. of

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porcelain/china” (26.49%), “Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles

etc. other than porcelain or china” (33.31%), and “Ceramic building bricks, flooring

blocks, support/filler ties and the like (25%).

TABLE 3 CATEGORYWISE INDIA’S EXPORTS OF CERAMIC PRODUCTS

(Rs. crore)

HS Code

Item 2003-04

2004-05

%change in 2004-05 over 2003-04

854620 Electrical insulators of ceramics 85.25 125.94 47.73 6908 Glazed ceramic flags & paving

hearth/wall tiles, glazed ceramic mosaic cubes & like

147.30 91.12 (-)38.14

6910 Ceramic sinks, wash basins & similar sanitary fixtures

64.56 80.80 25.15

6903 Other refractory ceramic goods excluding goods of siliceous fossil meals/similar siliceous earths

69.88 79.72 14.08

6902 Refractory bricks, blocks, etc. excluding goods of siliceous fossil meals/siliceous earths

107.51 75.46 (-)29.81

6911 Tableware, kitchenware etc. of porcelain/china

64.03. 47.07 (-)26.49

6907 Unglazed ceramic flags & paving hearth/wall tiles; unglazed ceramic mosaic cubes and the like

3.53 13.00 268.27

6912 Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles etc. other than porcelain or china

13.78 9.19 (-)33.31

6914 Other ceramic articles 6.27 8.52 35.89 6909 Ceramic wares for laboratory etc;

ceramic troughs tubes etc, for use in agricultural ceramic pots etc. for conveyance/ packing of goods

1.96 7.62 288.78

6901 Bricks, blocks etc of siliceous fossil 3.24 5.01 54.63 6905 Roofing tiles, chimney pots,

architectural & other ceramic constructional goods

2.10 2.44 16.19

6906 Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering & pipe fitting

1.02 1.00 (-)1.96

6904 Ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, support/filler ties and the like

0.88 0.66 (-)25.00

6913 Statuettes & other ornamental ceramic articles

0.44 0.46 4.55

TOTAL (ALL INDIA) 565.75 548.11 (-)3.12

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Source: Compiled from the data of DGCI&S, “Monthly Statistics of India Foreign

Trade”, Exports & Re-Exports, March 2004 and 2005 issues, Kolkata. All figures are

of the years 2003-04 and 2004-05

(ii) India’s Exports---Country wise: Country wise analysis during the period 2003-

04 and 2004-05, as may be seen from Table 4, shows that UAE continues to be the

largest market for Indian ceramic and ceramic based products in 2004-05. Exports to

this market registered a growth of 26.83 per cent over the previous year when the

same reached a level of Rs. 69.34 crore as against Rs. 54.67 crore in the previous

year. The other country registering a steep growth during the period included USA

(33.94%). Besides, Indonesia and Germany witnessed a growth of 7.87 per cent and

7.84 per cent respectively. On the other, the countries showing a steep decline

during the period comprised: Australia (49.01%), Saudi Arabia (33.11%), UK

(32.24%), Kuwait (21.66%), Sri Lanka (19.09%), and South Africa (18.06%).

TABLE 4

INDIA’S EXPORTS OF CERAMIC PRODUCTS TO MAJOR MARKETS (Rs. crore)

Country 2003-04 2004-05 %change in 2004-05 over 2003-04

UAE 54.67 69.34 26.83

UK 59.12 40.06 (-)32.24

Saudi Arabia 54..97 36.77 (-)33.11

Indonesia 2616 32.27 7.87

Germany 26.29 28.35 7.84

USA 21.04 28.18 33.94

Sri Lanka 25.15 20.35 (-)19.09

Nepal 15.32 13.84 (-)9.66

Qatar 11.40 11.32 (-)0.07

Italy 13.87 11.12 (-)5.41

South Africa 12.18 9.98 (-)18.06

Kuwait 11.96 9.37 (-)21.66

Australia 18.22 9.29 (-)49.01

TOTAL (ALL INDIA) 565.75 548.11 (-)3.12

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Source: Compiled from the data of DGCI&S, “Monthly Statistics of India Foreign

Trade”, Exports & Re-Exports, March 2004 and 2005 issues, Kolkata. All figures are

for the years 2003-04 and 2004-05

Segment wise India’s exports of major ceramic and ceramic based products to

important markets in 2003-04 and 2004-05 and export of major ceramic and ceramic

based products in 2003-04 and 2004-05 in the select markets appear at Annexure I

and II.

EXPORT PROSPECTS

Studying export potential of ceramic

products from India, a recent study “Indian

Ceramic Industry: Perspective and Export

Potential” conducted by the Export-Import

Bank of India, states that export potential

of Indian ceramic sector is not fully tapped

considering its size, diversity and price

competitiveness. The Study is of the view

that it is time to make a conscious effort to

increase export of select ceramic products by identifying potential markets. The

future outlook of the industry, it says, seems quite positive because of the thrust

given by the Indian ceramic industry on advanced ceramics which offer tremendous

potential in the global markets. These

products find applications in

electronics, automotive and

aerospace industries. The global

market for advanced ceramics is

growing and countries like Japan and

USA dominate this segment. For

getting more details about the

ceramic industry in India, assess

website of Export-Import Bank of

India at: www.eximbankindia.com.

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ANNEXURE I

INDIA’S EXPORTS OF MAJOR CERAMIC PRODUCTS TO IMPORTANT MARKETS IN 2003-04 AND 2004-05

(Rs. crore)

HS Code Item/country 2003-04 2004-05 %change in 2004-05 over 2003-04

69.10.9000 Other sanitary fixtures (excluding porcelain)

UAE 13.23 15.12 14.29 Saudi Arabia 8.47 9.78 15.47 Sri Lanka 4.56 3.96 (-)13.16 Nepal 2.11 3.39 60.66 USA 0.42 3.19 659.52 South Africa 1.06 3.04 186.79 Kuwait 1.82 2.32 27.47 Ghana 1.10 1.80 63.64 Yemen 0.60 1.69 181.67 Nigeria 3.17 1.65 (-)47.95 Ivory Coast 0.30 1.64 446.67 Cameroon 0.40 1.47 267.50 Israel 1.36 1.28 (-)5.88 Bahrain 0.47 1.20 155.32 Canada 0.79 1.07 35.44 Total (incl. others) 52.30 66.88 27.88 85.46.2090 Other low tension

porcelain insulators

Indonesia 0.01 25.63 26610000 Germany 1.58 3.88 145.47 Italy 1.65 2.34 41.82 Ghana - 1.94 - Bangladesh 3.17 1.38 (-)56.47 Total (incl. others) 23.35 49.30 111.13 85.46.2019 Porcelain discs &

strings>= 6.6 KV

Saudi Arabia 2.48 8.58 245.97 USA 1.26 3.94 212.70 Germany 0.84 2.70 221.43 HS Code Item/country 2003-04 2004-05 %change in

2004-05 over 2003-04

Bahrain 0.06 2.15 3483.33 Sweden 2.52 1.87 (-)25.79 Bangladesh 0.37 1.66 348.65

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UAE 0.82 1.59 93.90 Afghanistan - 1.31 - Iran 0.97 1.24 27.84 Kuwait - 1.03 - Total (incl. others) 17.27 32.42 87.72 85.46.2011 Porcelains discs &

strings below 6.6KV

Sweden 4.52 7.52 66.37 Italy 4.28 3.70 (-)13.55 USA 1.20 3.14 161.67 Germany 0.35 2.20 614.29 Iran 1.75 2.12 21.14 UAE 0.92 1.61 75.00 Turkey 0.07 1.02 1357.14 Total (incl. others) 20.62 26.89 30.01 69.11.1011 Tableware of bone

china & soft porcelain

UK 26.94 16.78 (-)37.71 Germany 0.12 2.13 1675.00 USA 1.21 1.41 16.53 Italy - 0.97 - Kuwait neg 0.87 - Netherland 0.02 0.61 2950.00 Total (incl. others) 15.56 26.17 68.19 69.08.1020 Ceramic mosaic tiles UAE 7.68 5.63 (-)26.87 Sri Lanka 3.57 3.02 (-)15.41 Nepal `2.64 1.53 (-)42.05 Saudi Arabia 1.66 1.23 (-)25.90 Total (incl. others) 35.79 16.50 (-)53.90 69.10.1000 Sanitary fixtures of

porcelain/china

UAE 2.83 4.45 57.24 Saudi Arabia 1.94 2.37 22.16 HS Code Item/country 2003-04 2004-05 %change in

2004-05 over 2003-04

Sri Lanka 0.75 1.12 49.33 Total (incl others) 12.26 13.92 13.54 69.08.9020 Glazed ceramic mosaic

tiles

UAE 4.72 2.87 (-)39.19 Sri Lanka 2.23 1.29 (-)42.15 Nepal 1.63 1.27 (-)22.09 Qatar 1.39 1.18 (-)15.11 Total (incl others) 28.68 10.65 (-)62.87 69.08.1010 Glazed Ceramic mosaic

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cubes Iran 0.03 1.92 6300.00 UAE 3.12 1.45 (-)53.53 Australia 1.47 1.33 (-)9.52 Total (inc others) 11.50 10.39 (-)9.65 TOTAL (ALL INDIA) 565.75 548.11 (-)3.12

Source: Compiled from the data of DGCI&S, “Monthly Statistics of India Foreign

Trade”, Exports & Re-Exports, March 2004 and 2005 issues, Kolkata.

ANNEXURE II

INDIA’S EXPORTS OF IMPORTANT CERAMIC PRODUCTS IN THE MAJOR

MARKETS IN 2003-04 AND 2004-05

(Rs. crore)

HS Code Item 2003-04 2004-05 %change in 2004-05 over 2003-04

UAE

69.10.9000 Other sanitary fixtures(excluding porcelain)

13.23 15.12 14.29

69.08.9090 Other glazed ceramic mosaic tiles

5.28 9.10 72.35

69.07.1010 Vitrified tiles, whether polished or not

0.03 6.35 21066.67

69.08.1020 Glazed ceramic mosaic tiles 7.68 5.63 (-)26.30 69.11.9010 Toilet articles of porcelain china 0.39 3.34 756.41 69.02.2020 Bricks and shapes, high alumna 0.90 2.89 221.11 69.08.9020 Ceramic mosaic tiles 4.72 2.87 (-)39.19 69.11.9090 Other household and toilet

articles of porcelain 0.53 2.20 315,98

69.08.9010 Ceramic mosaic cubes 0.94 1.99 111.70 69.07.1090 Tiles other than vitrified tiles 0.07 1.65 2257.14 69.08.1010 Glazed ceramic mosaic cubes 3.12 1.45 (-)53.53 Total (incl. others) 54.67 69.34 26,83

UK

69.11.1011 Tableware of bone china and

soft porcelain 26.94 16.78 (-)37.71

69.10.9000 Other sanitary fixtures (excluding porcelain)

2.41 3.19 32.37

69.11.1019 Tableware of other bone china and soft porcelain

11.06 2.94 (-)73.42

69.09.9000 Ceramic troughs, tubs, pots, jars and the like

1.32 2.04 54.55

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69.11.9090 Other household and toilet articles of porcelain

1.56 1.98 26.92

69.02.9010 Fire clay bricks and shapes 1.58 1.80 13.92 69.11.1021 Kitchenware of bone china and

soft porcelain 2.02 1.75 (-)13.37

HS Code Item 2003-04 2004-05 %change

in 2004-05 over 2003-04

69.08.9090 Other glazed ceramic mosaic tiles

0.54 1.29 138.89

Total (incl. others) 59.12 40.06 (-)32.24

SAUDI ARABIA 69.10.9000 Other sanitary fixtures (excluding

porcelain) 8.47 9.78 15.47

85.46.2019 Porcelain discs & strings >=6.6kv 2.48 8.58 245.97 69.08.9090 Other glazed ceramic tiles 12.90 5.20 (-)59.69 69.10.1000 Sanitary fixtures of

porcelain/china 1.94 2.37 21.13

69.02.2020 Bricks and shapes, high alumina 0.30 1.33 343.33 69.08.1020 Glazed Ceramic mosaic tiles 1.66 1.23 (-)25.90 85.46.2090 Other insulators of ceramic 1.55 1.01 (-)34.84 Total (incl others) 54.97 36.77 (-)33.11

INDONESIA 85.46.2090 Other insulators of ceramic 0.01 25.63 256200.0069.02.1010 Magnesite bricks and shapes 0.62 1.36 119.35 69.02.2010 Silica bricks and shapes 0.90 1.04 15.56 69.02.9010 Fire cay bricks and shapes 19.26 - - Total (incl others) 26.16 32.27 25.27

GERMANY 69.03.9090 Other refractory ceramic goods 2.85 5.95 108.77 85.46.2090 Other insulators of ceramic 1.58 3.88 145.57 69.03.2090 Other refractory ceramic goods 3.95 3.15 (-)20.25 69.03.9010 Zircon/zircon-mullite refractories 1.80 3.20 77.78 85.46.2019 Porcelain discs & strings >=6.6kv 0.84 2.70 221.43 85.46.2011 Porcelain discs & strings below

6.6 kv 0.35 2.20 528.57

69.11.1011 Tableware of bone china and soft porcelain

0.12 2.13 1675.00

Total (incl others) 26.29 28.35 7.84

USA 85.46.2019 Porcelain discs and strings >=6.6

kv 1.26 3.94 212.70

85.46.2011 Porcelain discs and strings below 1.20 3.14 161.67

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6.6 kv HS Code Item 2003-04 2004-05 %change

in 2004-05 over 2003-04

69.03.9010 Zircon/zircon-mullite refractories 0.62 2.45 295.16 85.46.2040 Other high tension porcelain solid

core insulators 0.47 2.23 374.47

69.08.9090 Other glazed ceramic goods 1.91 2.16 13.09 69.13.1000 Statuettes of porcelain/china - 1.70 - 69.14.9000 Other ceramic articles excluding

porcelain/china 1.59 1.47 (-)7.55

69.11.1011 Tableware of bone china and soft porcelain

1.21 1.41 16.53

69.08.9010 Glazed ceramic mosaic cubes 0.14 1.29 821.23 69.02.2020 Bricks and shapes, high alumna 1.64 1.28 (-)21.95 85.46.2024 Porcelain post insulators above

66 kv to 132kv 0.12 1.13 841.67

Total (incl. others) 21.04 28.18 33.94

SRI LANKA 69.10.9000 Other sanitary fixtures (

excluding porcelain) 4.56 3.96 (-)13.16

69.08.9090 Other ceramic goods 2.88 3.42 17.75 69.08.1020 Glazed ceramic mosaic tiles 3.57 3.02 (-)15.41 69.08.1090 Other glazed ceramic cubes and

tiles 2.94 1.83 (-)37.76

69.08.9020 Ceramic mosaic tiles 2.23 1.29 (-)42.15 69.10.1000 Sanitary fixtures of

porceain/china 0.75 1.13 50.67

Total (incl. others) 25.15 20.35 (-)19.09 TOTAL (ALL INDIA) 565.75 548.11 (-)3.12

Source: Compiled from the data of DGCI&S, “Monthly Statistics of India Foreign

Trade”, Exports & Re-Exports, March 2004 and 2005 issues, Kolkata.

G.P. Gandhi

Quarter No. 1129,

Sector - 12, R.K. Puram,

New Delhi - 110022

Note: The author has used various sources in the preparation of this article. For

further details please contact him.