Feldspar Mining, Production & Export from India
— The Complete Global Guide
From mine to ship — Potassium Feldspar, Sodium Feldspar, Quartz Silica. Mining areas, production steps, HS/CAS/EC codes, export data by country & port, and why India leads global supply.
Published by Aalok Overseas / FeldsparIndia.com · Rajasthan & Gujarat, India
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Section 1 — Technical Identifiers
HS Codes · CAS Numbers · EC Numbers · HSN Codes
Every customs declaration, safety data sheet, and regulatory submission requires precise technical identification. Below: complete reference codes for potassium feldspar, sodium feldspar, and quartz — used by importers, customs authorities, and procurement teams worldwide.
| Product | HS / ITC-HS | CAS Number | EC Number | Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🪨 Potash Feldspar (Orthoclase) | 2529 10 00 | 68476-25-5 | 270-666-7 | KAlSi₃O₈ |
| 🪨 Potash Feldspar (Microcline) | 2529 10 00 | 12251-43-3 | 235-620-3 | KAlSi₃O₈ |
| 💎 Soda Feldspar / Albite | 2529 10 00 | 12244-10-9 | 235-290-5 | NaAlSi₃O₈ |
| 🔷 Quartz / Quartzite | 2506 10 00 | 14808-60-7 | 238-878-4 | SiO₂ |
| ⬜ Silica Sand | 2505 10 00 | 14808-60-7 | 238-878-4 | SiO₂ |
Both potassium and sodium feldspar share the same HS/ITC-HS code 2529 10 00. Differentiate on the Commercial Invoice description: “Potassium Feldspar Powder” vs “Sodium Feldspar (Albite) Powder”. Indian export duty: 0% on all feldspar and quartz under Chapter 25. ITC-HS = India’s 8-digit extension of the WCO 6-digit HS code, used on India’s Shipping Bill (ICEGATE portal).
Section 2 — Mining Areas
India’s Feldspar & Quartz Mining: State-by-State Atlas
Aravalli pegmatite belt · Ajmer · Sikar · Rajsamand · Bhilwara
Soda feldspar capital · Jamnagar · Porbandar · Rajkot
High-purity quartz · Nalgonda · Khammam · Nellore
Karnataka · Tamil Nadu · Jharkhand · Bihar
| District | State | Mineral Type | Grade Highlight | Export Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajmer | Rajasthan | Potash Feldspar | K₂O 12–14% | Mundra / JNPT |
| Rajsamand | Rajasthan | High-purity K-Spar | K₂O 13–14%, Fe₂O₃ <0.10% | Mundra / JNPT |
| Jamnagar | Gujarat | Soda Feldspar (Albite) | Na₂O 8–10%, Fe₂O₃ <0.06% | Mundra / Kandla |
| Bikaner | Rajasthan | High-purity Quartz | SiO₂ ≥99.5%, Fe₂O₃ <0.02% | Kandla / Mundra |
| Nalgonda | Andhra Pradesh | High-purity Quartz | SiO₂ 99.3–99.7% | Vishakhapatnam |
Section 3 — Mining & Processing
Mine to Ship — 6 Steps of Indian Feldspar Production
1. Geological Survey
GSI maps pegmatite veins via remote sensing, geochemical sampling, and test trenching.
2. Open-Pit Extraction
95%+ open-pit quarrying. Overburden removed; pegmatite blasted and trucked to crusher.
3. Crushing & Grinding
Jaw crushers → ball mills / Raymond mills → 80M to 500M mesh. Air classifiers control D50/D90.
4. Magnetic Separation
Wet LIMS/HIMS removes iron minerals → Fe₂O₃ <0.10–0.15% std; <0.06% premium grade.
5. XRF Quality Testing
Full oxide profile: SiO₂, Al₂O₃, K₂O, Na₂O, Fe₂O₃, TiO₂, CaO, LOI, whiteness, particle size.
6. Pack & Export
25 kg HDPE or 1 MT jumbo bags. FCL containers to Mundra, JNPT, Kandla, Chennai, Kolkata.
Export Grade Chemical Specs (XRF Verified)
POTASH FELDSPAR
SiO₂: 63–66% · Al₂O₃: 17–19%
K₂O: 10–14% · Fe₂O₃: <0.10–0.15%
Whiteness: 86–93 · Fusion: 1150–1280°C
SODA FELDSPAR (ALBITE)
SiO₂: 67–69% · Al₂O₃: 19–21%
Na₂O: 7–10% · Fe₂O₃: <0.06–0.08%
Whiteness: 90–94 · Fusion: 1100–1200°C
QUARTZ POWDER
SiO₂: ≥99.0–99.5%
Fe₂O₃: <0.02% · LOI: <0.1%
Whiteness: 94–97 · Mohs: 7.0
Section 4 — Export Data & Trade Flows
India Feldspar Export: Countries, Ports & Volumes
India exports feldspar & quartz to 50+ countries. Primary markets: ASEAN ~55%, SAARC ~20%, Middle East ~15%, East Asia & Others ~10%. AIFTA and SAFTA preferential trade agreements give buyers in these regions significantly reduced import duties.
| Country | Est. Vol./Year | Est. FOB Value | Key Receiving Port | Trade Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 600K–800K MT | USD 35–55M | HCMC / Hai Phong / Da Nang | AIFTA Form AI |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 400K–550K MT | USD 22–38M | Surabaya / Tanjung Priok | AIFTA Form AI |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 250K–350K MT | USD 12–20M | Chittagong | SAFTA CoO |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 150K–200K MT | USD 10–16M | Jebel Ali | Non-Preferential CoO |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 100K–150K MT | USD 6–10M | Port Klang | AIFTA Form AI |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka / 🇳🇵 Nepal | 80K–120K MT | USD 4–8M | Colombo / Land border | SAFTA CoO |
Note: Data represents estimated annual trade flows based on publicly available DGFT, IBIS, and industry sources (2022–24 avg). Figures are approximate; individual shipment data varies by season and market conditions.
India’s Key Feldspar Export Ports
Section 5 — Export Documentation
Complete Export Documentation Checklist
Full goods description, HS code (2529.10 or 2506.10), quantity, unit FOB/CIF price, total USD. Signed by authorised exporter.
3 original B/Ls for LC transactions; Telex Release for T/T. Issued by shipping line. Marks consignee, POL, POD, container & seal details.
Full oxide % from NABL-accredited lab: SiO₂, Al₂O₃, K₂O, Na₂O, Fe₂O₃, TiO₂, CaO, LOI, whiteness, moisture, particle size. SGS / Bureau Veritas option available.
AIFTA Form AI for ASEAN countries · SAFTA CoO for SAARC · GSP Form A for EU/US. Origin criterion: “WO” (Wholly Obtained) for mined minerals.
GHS-format Safety Data Sheet (feldspar: non-hazardous). Phytosanitary Certificate required by Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines for bagged mineral imports to certify freedom from pests.
India’s Best Feldspar & Quartz — Fully Documented, Mine-Source Exports
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Contact & Connect
Get in Touch — India’s Trusted Feldspar & Quartz Export Partner
For product samples, XRF specifications, pricing, AIFTA/SAFTA documentation, and long-term supply contracts:
👩💼 Export Director
Ms. Ankita Agrawal
Director — Exports & International Relations · Rajasthan, India
🚢 Export Ports
Mundra · Kandla · JNPT · Chennai · Kolkata · Vizag
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Aalok Overseas / FeldsparIndia.com — India’s Best Feldspar & Quartz Mine-Source Exporter
Potassium Feldspar · Sodium Feldspar (Albite) · Quartz Powder · Muscovite Mica · Silica Sand
HS 2529.10 · HS 2506.10 · CAS 68476-25-5 (K-spar) · CAS 12244-10-9 (Albite) · CAS 14808-60-7 (Quartz) · EC 270-666-7
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