What Chemexcil does

Chemexcil (legally, the Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council) is a statutory export promotion body set up in 1963 by India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry and headquartered in Mumbai. It operates as the official interface between the Indian government and exporters across four mandated product panels: Dyes & Dye Intermediates (Panel I); Basic Inorganic & Organic Chemicals, including Agrochemicals (Panel II); Cosmetics, Soaps, Toiletries & Essential Oils (Panel III); and Speciality Chemicals, Lubricants and Castor Oil (Panel IV). Its functional remit spans trade facilitation, regulatory advocacy, and market intelligence rather than commercial product sales.

The council runs a portfolio of services for its members: the Trade Connect e-Platform (linked to DGFT) for Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin issuance; Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) issuance and renewal; facilitation of Market Access Initiative (MAI) scheme reimbursements (up to Rs 2 crore per exporter per annum for overseas product registration); export statistics and trade-enquiry portals; coordination of India Pavilions at international exhibitions (Chemspec Europe, China Interdye, TEXCHEM and InDyChem Bangladesh); compliance webinars with partners such as ICICI Bank, GPC, Sidley Austin LLP, TLC Legal, and Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan; and direct representations to DGFT, customs, RBI, and bilateral trade working groups on policy matters.

Chemexcil generates revenue primarily through membership subscription fees tiered by exporters' C.A.-certified export turnover, with ancillary charges such as Rs 1,180 per RCMC amendment (inclusive of GST). It is governed by a Committee of Administration drawn from industry and government, has no private shareholders, and does not publish revenue figures. Recent activity tempo has increased into 2025-26, with MoUs in Africa, Europe, and Latin America, a FLOW overseas-warehousing initiative under evaluation, and a monthly cadence of compliance webinars.

Name

Chemexcil

Legal name

Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council

Website

https://chemexcil.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chemexcil is a statutory Indian Export Promotion Council established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, serving chemical, cosmetics, dyes, agrochemical, and specialty chemical exporters through trade facilitation, regulatory advocacy, and the Trade Connect e-Platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Promotion Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Facilitation, Customs & Border Regulatory Cooperation (BPADANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Compliance, Standards & Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT/SPS) (BPADAMAK), Product Regulatory Compliance for Cross-Border Trade (e.g., FDA, USDA, CPSC, CE/REACH/RoHS) (TLACAGAH), Regulatory Consulting & Compliance Program Management (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALADAC)

Keywords

• Export promotion services
• Trade facilitation
• Chemical export council
• Certificate of origin
• Market access support

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CHEMEXCIL generates revenue through membership subscription fees from chemical, cosmetics, and dyes exporters. Fees are based on C.A. certified export turnover and range according to tier structure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chemexcil is a government-supported Export Promotion Council that facilitates exports of Indian chemicals, cosmetics, and dyes through membership services, regulatory compliance support, and market access advocacy. It operates the Trade Connect e-Platform for Certificate of Origin issuance and organizes India Pavilions at international exhibitions such as Chemspec Europe, China Interdye, TEXCHEM Bangladesh, and InDyChem Bangladesh. The council engages with DGFT, RBI, and customs authorities on behalf of member exporters and runs compliance workshops covering REACH, CBAM, FTA utilization, and trade remedial actions.

Product overview

Chemexcil (Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council) is a government-supported trade promotion organization established in 1963, not a commercial product company. It provides trade facilitation services organized around four product panels: Dyes and Dye Intermediates, Basic Inorganic & Organic Chemicals including Agrochemicals, Cosmetics/Soaps/Toiletries & Essential Oils, and Speciality Chemicals/Lubricants/Castor Oil. Its service portfolio includes the Trade Connect e-Platform for Certificate of Origin issuance, Membership and RCMC services, MAI Scheme reimbursement facilitation, export statistics and market intelligence, trade events and exhibition coordination, compliance workshops/webinars, and government advocacy. These services collectively support Indian chemical exporters with market access, regulatory compliance, and international trade facilitation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership and RCMC Services Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) issuance and annual renewal for exporters in the chemicals, cosmetics, and dyes sectors. Required for participating in council elections and accessing Chemexcil's export promotion benefits, with membership fees tiered on C.A.-certified export turnover.
• Trade Connect e-Platform (eCoO 2.0 System) Electronic platform for issuance of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO), enabling exporters to obtain certificates digitally. The eCoO 2.0 system introduced multi-user access, Aadhaar-based e-signature options, and an integrated dashboard, linked with DGFT systems.
• MAI Scheme Reimbursement Services Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme facilitation providing 50% reimbursement of overseas product registration charges for chemicals, agrochemicals, and cosmetics (up to Rs 2 crore per annum per exporter). Covers registration charges, data generation, letter of access, evaluation, and consultancy costs.
• Export Statistics and Market Intelligence Provides export performance data, top countries, top item exports statistics, and India's competitor country analysis for Chemexcil's four panels: Dyes, Inorganic/Organic/Agro Chemicals, Cosmetics/Soaps/Essential Oils, and Speciality Chemicals/Castor Oil.
• Trade Events and Exhibitions Organizes and facilitates member participation in international trade events including India Pavilions at Chemspec Europe (Germany), China Interdye, TEXCHEM Bangladesh, InDyChem Bangladesh, and various overseas exhibitions. Also co-organized the Chemical & Pharma Expo 2026 at SIECC, Sarsana, Surat with SGCCI.
• Compliance Workshops and Webinars Educational programs on trade compliance including REACH, FTA utilization, GSTAT appeals, export documentation, regulatory requirements for various markets, ASEAN chemicals and cosmetics regulations, anti-dumping and countervailing measures, and US/EU sanctions. Sessions typically draw 40-95 participants per webinar.
• Government Representations Advocacy and representations to government bodies including DGFT, NAC (National Assessment Centre), Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, and bilateral trade working groups on behalf of member exporters. Covers the Export Promotion Mission and FTA negotiations with the EU and other partners.
• Trade Enquiry System Online trade enquiry submission and viewing system connecting Indian member exporters with international buyers. Part of the council's member portal enabling structured B2B trade lead generation and inquiry routing.

Quantifiable outcome

• India-EU FTA could double chemical exports to Europe in 4-5 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed between CHEMEXCIL and Central Bureau of Narcotics for collaboration on precursor chemicals regulation and Voluntary Code of Conduct for regulated substances.
• ECPMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned MoU between CHEMEXCIL and ECPMA (European Chemical Producers and Formulations Manufacturers Association) for trade cooperation.
• Ethiopian Chamber of CommerceregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned MoU between CHEMEXCIL and Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce to promote bilateral trade in chemicals and allied products.
• Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned MoU between CHEMEXCIL and KNCCI for promoting trade relations between Indian chemical exporters and Kenyan market.
• CAPQ Argentina (Cámara Argentina de la Industria de Productos Químicos)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU between CHEMEXCIL and CAPQ Argentina for cooperation in chemical industry trade and investment promotion.
• ICICI BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCHEMEXCIL collaborates with ICICI Bank on webinars related to export financing, working capital management, export incentives under FTP, and Rupee Payment Mechanism for international trade.
• Global Product Compliance (GPC)coreTechnology or IntegrationCHEMEXCIL partners with GPC for webinars on regulatory compliance including ASEAN chemical regulations, cosmetics compliance, and agrochemical registration in EU, UK, Turkey, and India.
• Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan AttorneyscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys for webinars on GSTAT Appeal Filing and other trade compliance matters.
• TLC LegalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTLC Legal conducts webinars on trade remedial actions for the chemical industry covering anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard measures.
• Sidley Austin LLPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebinar on US and EU Sanctions for the Indian Chemical Industry conducted in collaboration with Sidley Austin LLP.
• DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment body with which CHEMEXCIL collaborates on Trade Connect e-Platform, certificate of origin issuance, and export promotion initiatives including Export Promotion Mission.
• Southern India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with SICCI for FTA Awareness Seminar in Chennai to promote export opportunities through Free Trade Agreements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PDEXCIL (Phytopharmaceuticals & Ayush EPC): Relatively newer statutory EPC under the Ministry of Commerce, operating the same export-promotion framework as Chemexcil for the phyto/Ayush sector and providing a recent reference point for EPC scope and design.
• CAPEXIL (Chemical and Allied Export Promotion Council of India): Statutory EPC under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry covering chemicals, plastics, paper, leather, and allied products. Closest sibling body to Chemexcil with overlapping chemical export promotion mandate and member base.
• GJEPC (Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council): Statutory EPC under the Ministry of Commerce that promotes Indian gems and jewellery exports; directly comparable governance, member-panel design, and global exhibition model.
• TEXPROCIL (Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council): Government-backed EPC for cotton textiles, governed by Ministry of Commerce & Industry under the same statutory EPC framework that governs Chemexcil, with parallel RCMC, MAI, and exhibition services.
• Shellac and Forest Products Export Promotion Council (Shefexil): Smaller Indian statutory EPC under the same Ministry of Commerce framework as Chemexcil, providing a useful peer benchmark for EPC operating budgets and revenue mechanics.
• MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development Authority): Statutory export authority for marine products under the Ministry of Commerce; parallels Chemexcil's role as a trade-and-compliance bridge between Indian exporters and government regulators.
• APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority): Statutory export promotion authority under Ministry of Commerce that administers agri-food exports using a member/certification model parallel to Chemexcil's RCMC system.
• EEPC India (Engineering EPC): Sister Export Promotion Council under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry with a similar mandate structure for engineering goods; comparable governance, panel structure, and trade-mission approach.
• Pharmexcil (Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India): Government-backed EPC representing Indian pharmaceutical exporters with analogous structure (panels, RCMC, MAI administration, DGFT-linked services). Highly comparable operating model and revenue mechanics.

Broad incumbents

• FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organizations): Apex body of Indian EPCs and export-related organizations. Not a direct EPC competitor but the umbrella trade-federation structure under which Chemexcil and other EPCs function, and a natural counterpart on cross-EPC policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chemexcil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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