Domestic technical textiles Industry Segment-wise consumption of ...

Source: IBIS, IMaCS Analysis
* This includes Hessian, Sacks, Wrapping fabric of jute, woven fabric of
jute and jute & hessian canvas cloth
The imports of Jute goods are very low in India as compared to its exports. The imports happen from
countries like China, Indonesia and Bangladesh.
The estimated export figures for Jute goods are as given below:-
HS Code Description
53101011-4, 53101019,
53109010/20, 53101091/2/9
Exports
Quantity
Exports
Value
2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
JUTE GOODS* 50,000 MT Rs 300 crore
Source: IBIS, DGCIS, IMaCS Analysis
* This includes Hessian, Sacks, Wrapping fabric of jute, woven fabric of
jute and jute & hessian canvas cloth
Hessian cloth comprises of more than 90% of the overall jute goods exported. The major destinations
of exports are USA, Egypt, UAE, Germany, Saudi and Japan. These countries totally constitute over
50% of total exports. The exports of jute goods will grow and reach a size of Rs 383 crore by the year
2012-13.
Type of Raw materials
Jute yarn is the main raw material required to make the jute fabric. This is sourced locally from
various suppliers in India.
Key machinery manufacturers/suppliers in India
One of the key suppliers of machinery in India is Lagaan Engineering Company Ltd. situated in
Kolkata.
Laws governing usage of Food grade jute bags
The Government of India has maintained the compulsory packing of food grains and sugar at 100%
under Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory use for Packing Commodities) Act, 1987 (JPMA).
However, the Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat has stayed the notification and diluted the Jute
Packaging Materials (Compulsory use for Packing Commodities) Act, 1987 (JPMA) by 25% in sugar
and 20% in food grains which is being contested by the Government of India.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for compulsory packing of 100%
of food grains and sugar in jute bags, for the Jute Year 2008-09 (July-June).