HS 2508 Clays, (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite kyanite and…
Clays, (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite, chamotte or dinas earth
Part of chapter 25 (Salt, sulphur, earths and stone)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2508 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1.87B | $2.08B |
| 2020 | $1.76B | $1.9B |
| 2021 | $2.26B | $2.34B |
| 2022 | $2.24B | $2.44B |
| 2023 | $2.15B | $2.32B |
| 2024 | $2.05B | $2.32B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2508 between the 28 major reporting economies and the rest of the world, Jan 2022 to Dec 2024. Good for direction and seasonality, not a full world total.
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| Month | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | $40.6M | $51M |
| Feb 2022 | $31.8M | $44.8M |
| Mar 2022 | $36.3M | $41M |
| Apr 2022 | $37.7M | $37.2M |
| May 2022 | $41.4M | $37M |
| Jun 2022 | $41.2M | $50.1M |
| Jul 2022 | $41.1M | $42M |
| Aug 2022 | $34.5M | $45.4M |
| Sep 2022 | $46.6M | $31M |
| Oct 2022 | $33.2M | $39.2M |
| Nov 2022 | $37.1M | $42.9M |
| Dec 2022 | $43.2M | $40.1M |
| Jan 2023 | $36M | $34.3M |
| Feb 2023 | $38.6M | $41.9M |
| Mar 2023 | $45.8M | $40.7M |
| Apr 2023 | $38.3M | $33.5M |
| May 2023 | $42.8M | $45.1M |
| Jun 2023 | $38.8M | $55.2M |
| Jul 2023 | $40.9M | $43.9M |
| Aug 2023 | $38.3M | $35.7M |
| Sep 2023 | $36.3M | $29.5M |
| Oct 2023 | $34.3M | $37.9M |
| Nov 2023 | $37.4M | $36.7M |
| Dec 2023 | $33.8M | $31.5M |
| Jan 2024 | $42.9M | $34.7M |
| Feb 2024 | $36.9M | $30.2M |
| Mar 2024 | $39.4M | $47.5M |
| Apr 2024 | $36.2M | $48.6M |
| May 2024 | $40.6M | $42.1M |
| Jun 2024 | $36M | $41.5M |
| Jul 2024 | $33.4M | $48.5M |
| Aug 2024 | $33.7M | $45.2M |
| Sep 2024 | $37.1M | $34M |
| Oct 2024 | $38.1M | $39.7M |
| Nov 2024 | $37.9M | $45.5M |
| Dec 2024 | $30.8M | $34.5M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2508 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
Top 10 importers
- 1$229M9.9% of world
- 2$197M8.5% of world
- 3$175M7.5% of world
- 4$123M5.3% of world
- 5$112M4.8% of world
- 6Francepartner reported$89.6M3.9% of world
- 7$86.2M3.7% of world
- 8$82.9M3.6% of world
- 9$78.7M3.4% of world
- 10$77.2M3.3% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2508 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.
India does not publish detailed six digit trade figures. These are mirror figures, built from what the 28 major economies reported about their trade with India, so treat them as a lower bound.
India exports to
- 1$33.4M27.7% of exports
- 2$15.6M13.0% of exports
- 3$15.2M12.6% of exports
- 4$12.9M10.7% of exports
- 5$9.5M7.9% of exports
- 6$9.3M7.7% of exports
- 7$4.73M3.9% of exports
- 8$3.48M2.9% of exports
India imports from
- 1$32.9M52.7% of imports
- 2$15.6M24.9% of imports
- 3$7.18M11.5% of imports
- 4$3.82M6.1% of imports
- 5$1.29M2.1% of imports
- 6$375K0.6% of imports
- 7$281K0.4% of imports
- 8$268K0.4% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Subheadings of heading 2508
Every six digit code under HS 2508 with world exports in 2024.
- 2508.10Bentonite$865MImports $1.09B
- 2508.30Fireclay$322MImports $199M
- 2508.40Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading 6806) not elsewhere classified in heading 2508, whether…$621MImports $683M
- 2508.50Andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite$117MImports $120M
- 2508.60Mullite$65.7MImports $132M
- 2508.70Chamotte or dinas earths$64.3MImports $88.3M
Chemicals classified under HS 2508
3 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.
The HS text names this chemical directly.
Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.
Suppliers of HS 2508 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- ALActylis Lab SolutionsManufacturerAhmedabad, India
Actylis Lab is a leading supplier and manufacturer in the chemical industry.
Unclaimed profile 180 products - BIBrenntag Ingredients India Pvt. Ltd.TraderMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 54 products
- SCSaffron ChemicalsDistributorSharjah, United Arab Emirates
Laboratory equipment suppliers in UAE offering quality chemicals, lab supplies, and equipment for research, healthcare, education, and industry.
Unclaimed profile 32 products - JAJoshi Agrochem Pharma Private LimitedManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 189 products
- GCGm ChemicalsManufacturerAhmedabad, IndiaUnclaimed profile 4 products
- SPShreeji Pharma InternationalSupplierVadodara, IndiaUnclaimed profile 200 products
- SOSomu Organo-Chem Pvt. Ltd.SupplierBengaluru, IndiaUnclaimed profile 182 products
- PPPowder Pack ChemSupplierMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 196 products
- CICMS IndustriesManufacturerBhuj, India
CMS INDUSTRIES is one of the best Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter of Oil Drilling Bentonite,Sodium Slicate in best of quality and reasonable price.
Unclaimed profile 19 products - AAAod Allied Oxides & Derivative Pvt Ltd.Manufacturer India
Allied Oxides & Derivatives offers Caustic Soda Flakes at the lowest price.
Unclaimed profile 14 products - CChemtradeasiaTrader Philippines
Source industrial and specialty chemicals in Philippines with Chemtradeasia.
Unclaimed profile 99 products - CClyzoManufacturerThane, Mumbai, India
Buy pharmaceutical excipients and raw materials online at Clyzo.
Unclaimed profile 193 products
Questions about HS 2508
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 2508?
HS code 2508 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers clays, (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined, mullite, chamotte or dinas earth. It sits under chapter 25 (salt, sulphur, earths and stone). It is split into 6 more detailed six digit subheadings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2508?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $2.05B and imports worth $2.32B under HS code 2508. Reported exports changed by −4.5% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 2508?
The largest exporters in 2024 were United States (19.7% of world exports), China (14.5% of world exports) and Turkey (7.7% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 2508?
The largest importers in 2024 were Italy (9.9% of world imports), Germany (8.5% of world imports) and Netherlands (7.5% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 2508?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $121M and imported at least $62.4M under HS code 2508 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Italy and its largest supplier was China.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2508?
CompoundList lists 3 chemicals under this code, including Bentonite, Mullite and Kyanite. Codes marked indicative are assigned from the chemical's structure class or chapter, so confirm the final classification with your customs broker.
Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System. Countries add their own digits after that, for example India uses eight digit ITC-HS codes and the United States uses ten digit HTS codes, so check the national tariff for the full code and the duty rate.