HS 2528 Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from…
Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine, natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight
Part of chapter 25 (Salt, sulphur, earths and stone)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2528 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $311M | $339M |
| 2020 | $255M | $292M |
| 2021 | $355M | $393M |
| 2022 | $411M | $460M |
| 2023 | $351M | $397M |
| 2024 | $409M | $462M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2528 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 | $3.43M | $6.59M |
| Feb 2022 | $2.72M | $6.84M |
| Mar 2022 | $4.21M | $9.11M |
| Apr 2022 | $3.91M | $10.8M |
| May 2022 | $4.66M | $13.7M |
| Jun 2022 | $4.15M | $13.3M |
| Jul 2022 | $4.91M | $13.7M |
| Aug 2022 | $6.01M | $11.8M |
| Sep 2022 | $4.04M | $8.93M |
| Oct 2022 | $2.53M | $13.3M |
| Nov 2022 | $5.08M | $6.57M |
| Dec 2022 | $6.5M | $12M |
| Jan 2023 | $3.13M | $9.08M |
| Feb 2023 | $5.77M | $7.77M |
| Mar 2023 | $6.3M | $10.7M |
| Apr 2023 | $4.95M | $9.2M |
| May 2023 | $4.12M | $9.71M |
| Jun 2023 | $4.7M | $11.2M |
| Jul 2023 | $1.99M | $11.8M |
| Aug 2023 | $4.16M | $16.1M |
| Sep 2023 | $3.71M | $17.3M |
| Oct 2023 | $4.07M | $16.5M |
| Nov 2023 | $4.93M | $12.1M |
| Dec 2023 | $4.03M | $11.6M |
| Jan 2024 | $2.51M | $9.07M |
| Feb 2024 | $6.55M | $7.69M |
| Mar 2024 | $7.66M | $9.98M |
| Apr 2024 | $2.08M | $8.29M |
| May 2024 | $7.27M | $10.2M |
| Jun 2024 | $5.91M | $13.7M |
| Jul 2024 | $2.96M | $17.9M |
| Aug 2024 | $6.5M | $17.8M |
| Sep 2024 | $5.14M | $17.2M |
| Oct 2024 | $8.39M | $15.6M |
| Nov 2024 | $9.72M | $14.7M |
| Dec 2024 | $5.86M | $11.9M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2528 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$238M58.1% of world
- 2Boliviapartner reported$94M23.0% of world
- 3$27.2M6.6% of world
- 4$13.7M3.3% of world
- 5$9.52M2.3% of world
- 6$8.91M2.2% of world
- 7$3.81M0.9% of world
- 8$3.43M0.8% of world
- 9$3M0.7% of world
- 10$2.03M0.5% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$157M34.0% of world
- 2$104M22.5% of world
- 3Indiapartner reported$42.5M9.2% of world
- 4$26.5M5.7% of world
- 5$12.8M2.8% of world
- 6$11.5M2.5% of world
- 7$10.7M2.3% of world
- 8$7.89M1.7% of world
- 9$7.28M1.6% of world
- 10$6.59M1.4% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2528 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$107K64.5% of exports
- 2$58.7K35.5% of exports
- 3$13<0.1% of exports
- 4$6<0.1% of exports
- 5$4<0.1% of exports
India imports from
- 1$39M91.7% of imports
- 2$3.34M7.9% of imports
- 3$139K0.3% of imports
- 4$37.5K<0.1% of imports
- 5$4.67K<0.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Subheadings of heading 2528
Every six digit code under HS 2528 with world exports in 2024.
Chemicals classified under HS 2528
1 chemical on CompoundList maps 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 2528 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- PSPrince ScientificSupplierAnkleshwar, IndiaUnclaimed profile 199 products
- GIGreenChem Industries, LLCDistributorWest Palm Beach, United States
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Unclaimed profile 233 products - SPSupreme Petro ChemicalsSupplierChennai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 115 products
- KPK Patel InternationalManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 191 products
- KCKamdhenu ChemicalsSupplierAnkleshwar, IndiaUnclaimed profile 35 products
- XSXiamen Sinolook Oil Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 46 products
- TBTerista BiotechManufacturerAhmedabad, India
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Unclaimed profile 27 products - ASAm ScientificManufacturerJaipur, India
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Unclaimed profile 91 products - IDInternational Distribution CompanyDistributorAartselaar, BelgiumUnclaimed profile 194 products
- PIPrimex InternationalManufacturer IndiaUnclaimed profile 92 products
- T(Thykn (India) InternationalSupplierMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 200 products
- RLRedox LimitedDistributorMinto, Australia
Redox is a leading chemical and ingredients distributor active in more than 1000 specialty and commodity products.
Unclaimed profile 91 products
Questions about HS 2528
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 2528?
HS code 2528 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine, natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight. It sits under chapter 25 (salt, sulphur, earths and stone). It is split into 1 more detailed six digit subheadings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2528?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $409M and imports worth $462M under HS code 2528. Reported exports changed by +16.8% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 2528?
The largest exporters in 2024 were Turkey (58.1% of world exports), Bolivia (23.0% of world exports) and Argentina (6.6% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 2528?
The largest importers in 2024 were China (34.0% of world imports), Brazil (22.5% of world imports) and India (9.2% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 2528?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $166K and imported at least $42.5M under HS code 2528 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Saudi Arabia and its largest supplier was Turkey.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2528?
CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including Boric acid. 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.