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HS 2804 Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals

Part of chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$11B
−8.7% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$11.1B
−11.6% vs 2023
Exporting countries
101
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
192
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2804 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$11B in 2024Imports$11.1B in 2024
$0
$5B
$10B
$15B
$20B
World exports and imports of HS 2804 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2804 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$8.97B$9B
2020$8.5B$8.25B
2021$12.1B$11.8B
2022$16.2B$16.3B
2023$12B$12.5B
2024$11B$11.1B

2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2804 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.

Exports$131M in Dec 2024Imports$226M in Dec 2024
$0
$100M
$200M
$300M
$400M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2804 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2804 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$168M$256M
Feb 2022$162M$225M
Mar 2022$189M$302M
Apr 2022$162M$249M
May 2022$209M$282M
Jun 2022$158M$295M
Jul 2022$143M$270M
Aug 2022$141M$296M
Sep 2022$149M$283M
Oct 2022$166M$245M
Nov 2022$126M$274M
Dec 2022$172M$329M
Jan 2023$156M$243M
Feb 2023$192M$235M
Mar 2023$197M$246M
Apr 2023$210M$221M
May 2023$176M$224M
Jun 2023$196M$218M
Jul 2023$190M$262M
Aug 2023$182M$210M
Sep 2023$167M$207M
Oct 2023$199M$207M
Nov 2023$181M$205M
Dec 2023$133M$190M
Jan 2024$217M$207M
Feb 2024$143M$197M
Mar 2024$201M$191M
Apr 2024$200M$208M
May 2024$185M$222M
Jun 2024$154M$203M
Jul 2024$160M$234M
Aug 2024$141M$199M
Sep 2024$147M$202M
Oct 2024$154M$220M
Nov 2024$114M$175M
Dec 2024$131M$226M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2804 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $2.11B
    19.2% of world
  2. 2
    $1.81B
    16.4% of world
  3. 3
    $1.44B
    13.1% of world
  4. 4
    Qatarpartner reported
    $810M
    7.4% of world
  5. 5
    $471M
    4.3% of world
  6. 6
    $429M
    3.9% of world
  7. 7
    Norwaypartner reported
    $388M
    3.5% of world
  8. 8
    $361M
    3.3% of world
  9. 9
    Francepartner reported
    $312M
    2.8% of world
  10. 10
    $312M
    2.8% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $1.52B
    13.7% of world
  2. 2
    $1.31B
    11.8% of world
  3. 3
    $1.13B
    10.2% of world
  4. 4
    $914M
    8.2% of world
  5. 5
    $889M
    8.0% of world
  6. 6
    $810M
    7.3% of world
  7. 7
    $436M
    3.9% of world
  8. 8
    $379M
    3.4% of world
  9. 9
    $353M
    3.2% of world
  10. 10
    $275M
    2.5% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2804 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$6.17M
−33.7% vs 2023, <0.1% of world
India imports in 2024
$191M
−9.1% vs 2023, 1.7% of world

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
    $1.77M
    28.7% of exports
  2. 2
    $907K
    14.7% of exports
  3. 3
    $754K
    12.2% of exports
  4. 4
    $546K
    8.9% of exports
  5. 5
    $497K
    8.1% of exports
  6. 6
    $429K
    6.9% of exports
  7. 7
    $374K
    6.1% of exports
  8. 8
    $233K
    3.8% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $156M
    81.5% of imports
  2. 2
    $13.7M
    7.1% of imports
  3. 3
    $6.58M
    3.4% of imports
  4. 4
    $3.21M
    1.7% of imports
  5. 5
    $2.84M
    1.5% of imports
  6. 6
    $2.71M
    1.4% of imports
  7. 7
    $1.61M
    0.8% of imports
  8. 8
    $1.03M
    0.5% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Subheadings of heading 2804

Every six digit code under HS 2804 with world exports in 2024.

Chemicals classified under HS 2804

21 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.

Suppliers of HS 2804 chemicals

Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.

Questions about HS 2804

Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.

What is HS code 2804?

HS code 2804 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals. It sits under chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). It is split into 11 more detailed six digit subheadings.

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2804?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $11B and imports worth $11.1B under HS code 2804. Reported exports changed by −8.7% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 2804?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (19.2% of world exports), United States (16.4% of world exports) and Germany (13.1% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 2804?

The largest importers in 2024 were China (13.7% of world imports), Japan (11.8% of world imports) and Germany (10.2% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 2804?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $6.17M and imported at least $191M under HS code 2804 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United States and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2804?

CompoundList lists 21 chemicals under this code, including Oxygen, Nitrogen and Phosphorus. 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.