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Importing Russian iron and steel into India

Russian iron and steel products move into India at meaningful volume. The trade is specification-heavy, mill-certificate driven, and exposed to Indian quality control orders that determine whether a product can be sold at all.

US$ 343.31 millionIron and steel imports from Russia, FY26 to Nov 2025

What this trade actually requires

Indian quality certification

Many steel products fall under Indian quality control orders requiring certification of the producing mill before import. This is the decisive question and it is mill-specific.

Mill test certificates

Chemistry and mechanical properties must be documented and must match the consignment.

Classification accuracy

Steel classification drives both duty and regulatory treatment, and errors are expensive.

How we run it

  1. 01Confirm whether the mill and grade are eligible for Indian import
  2. 02Supplier and mill verification
  3. 03Specification, mill certificate and testing agreement
  4. 04Payment route and contract
  5. 05Pre-shipment inspection and document review
  6. 06Clearance, duty assessment and delivery

Full service catalogue

Common questions

+Is the mill certified for Indian import?
That is the first question to answer and it is mill-specific, not country-specific. We establish it before any commercial discussion, because it can make the whole trade impossible.
+How much steel does India import from Russia?
US$ 343.31 million in FY26 to November 2025. Source: IBEF.
+Do you inspect at the mill?
We arrange pre-shipment inspection and independent testing where the value justifies it.

Tell us what you are trying to move.

A short call is usually enough to tell you whether it is straightforward, difficult, or not worth attempting. We will say which.

hi@indiarussiatrading.com

India desk
WhatsApp · +91 98605 96905hi@indiarussiatrading.com
Indian counterparties, factory audits, inspection and Indian approvals
Moscow desk
Telegram · @indiarussiatradingWhatsApp · +971 55 137 3197
Russian clients, conformity certification and Russian customs