HS 2801.20 Iodine
Part of heading 2801 (Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine), in chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2801.20 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $931M | $831M |
| 2020 | $1.11B | $1.02B |
| 2021 | $1.09B | $972M |
| 2022 | $1.99B | $1.55B |
| 2023 | $2.24B | $2.1B |
| 2024 | $2.28B | $1.96B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2801.20 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 | $26.5M | $47.4M |
| Feb 2022 | $26.6M | $29.9M |
| Mar 2022 | $21.3M | $53.5M |
| Apr 2022 | $26.5M | $51.1M |
| May 2022 | $26.5M | $80.6M |
| Jun 2022 | $37.2M | $90.8M |
| Jul 2022 | $27.2M | $94.8M |
| Aug 2022 | $26.4M | $96.1M |
| Sep 2022 | $34M | $66.7M |
| Oct 2022 | $29.5M | $127M |
| Nov 2022 | $29.4M | $78.6M |
| Dec 2022 | $37.9M | $89.9M |
| Jan 2023 | $37.6M | $98M |
| Feb 2023 | $38.5M | $89.2M |
| Mar 2023 | $29.6M | $122M |
| Apr 2023 | $34.2M | $131M |
| May 2023 | $35.8M | $108M |
| Jun 2023 | $41.9M | $125M |
| Jul 2023 | $37.3M | $104M |
| Aug 2023 | $31.2M | $78.3M |
| Sep 2023 | $36.3M | $117M |
| Oct 2023 | $37.8M | $120M |
| Nov 2023 | $38.1M | $84.1M |
| Dec 2023 | $40.4M | $88M |
| Jan 2024 | $44.2M | $102M |
| Feb 2024 | $35.8M | $79.1M |
| Mar 2024 | $31.3M | $71.3M |
| Apr 2024 | $28.1M | $133M |
| May 2024 | $43M | $88.1M |
| Jun 2024 | $34.3M | $76.1M |
| Jul 2024 | $46.5M | $144M |
| Aug 2024 | $16.6M | $108M |
| Sep 2024 | $21.5M | $94.6M |
| Oct 2024 | $32.2M | $116M |
| Nov 2024 | $22.9M | $101M |
| Dec 2024 | $31.5M | $80M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2801.20 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$1.43B62.8% of world
- 2$345M15.1% of world
- 3$299M13.1% of world
- 4$75.2M3.3% of world
- 5Turkmenistanpartner reported$48.1M2.1% of world
- 6$15.4M0.7% of world
- 7$14.7M0.6% of world
- 8$11.5M0.5% of world
- 9$8.85M0.4% of world
- 10$8.54M0.4% of world
Top 10 importers
India focus
What India traded in HS 2801.20 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$1.43M46.7% of exports
- 2$560K18.4% of exports
- 3$315K10.3% of exports
- 4$310K10.2% of exports
- 5$163K5.3% of exports
- 6$83.7K2.7% of exports
- 7$55.2K1.8% of exports
- 8$54.6K1.8% of exports
India imports from
- 1$53.1M59.6% of imports
- 2$12.5M14.0% of imports
- 3$11.4M12.8% of imports
- 4$9.1M10.2% of imports
- 5$2.66M3.0% of imports
- 6$137K0.2% of imports
- 7$133K0.1% of imports
- 8$8.72K<0.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2801.20
1 chemical on CompoundList maps to this code, the most searched first.
The HS text names this chemical directly.
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Suppliers of HS 2801.20 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- RCR.P. Chem s.r.lDistributorCasale Sul Sile, ItalyUnclaimed profile 74 products
- CBChengdu Binarui Medical Technology Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 58 products
- WIWoodward Iodine CorporationManufacturerWoodward, United States
Iodine Derivatives and Iodine Derivative Solutions Specialists and experts in manufacturing organic and inorganic iodine derivatives.
Unclaimed profile 18 products - ASAm ScientificManufacturerJaipur, India
Find affordable Laboratory Chemicals from AM SCIENTIFIC, a leading manufacturer and exporter based in Jaipur, India.
Unclaimed profile 91 products - ACAlpha ChemikaSupplierMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 34 products
- PIPrimex InternationalManufacturer IndiaUnclaimed profile 92 products
- ETEffluent Treatment Chemicals AsiaManufacturer SingaporeUnclaimed profile 38 products
- NSNoctiluca S AManufacturerToruล, PolandUnclaimed profile 94 products
- SLSymax Laboratories Private LimitedSupplierHyderabad, IndiaUnclaimed profile 52 products
- VLVishal LaboratoriesManufacturerRajkot, IndiaUnclaimed profile 16 products
- LPLife Pharma ChemManufacturerRajkot, India
Life Pharma Chem is a leading Povidone Iodine manufacturers & suppliers in Gujarat, India.
Unclaimed profile 2 products - STSumeet TradersTraderMumbai, India
Sumeet Traders, is a trusted trader, supplier, and exporter of Qualigens Chlorotex reagent and Benny milk butyrometer in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Unclaimed profile 11 products
Questions about HS 2801.20
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 280120?
HS code 280120 (also written 2801.20) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers iodine. It sits under heading 2801 (fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine) in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals).
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 280120?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $2.28B and imports worth $1.96B under HS code 280120. Reported exports changed by +1.9% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 280120?
The largest exporters in 2024 were Chile (62.8% of world exports), Belgium (15.1% of world exports) and Japan (13.1% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 280120?
The largest importers in 2024 were China (27.8% of world imports), Belgium (11.7% of world imports) and Norway (11.1% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 280120?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $3.05M and imported at least $89.1M under HS code 280120 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Saudi Arabia and its largest supplier was Japan.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 280120?
CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including Iodine. 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.