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HS 2809.20 Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids

Part of heading 2809 (Diphosphorus pentaoxide, phosphoric acid, polyphosphoric…), in chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$5.18B
+28.4% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$3.64B
−1.9% vs 2023
Exporting countries
68
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
162
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2809.20 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$5.18B in 2024Imports$3.64B in 2024
$0
$2B
$4B
$6B
$8B
World exports and imports of HS 2809.20 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2809.20 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$3.14B$2.67B
2020$2.94B$2.4B
2021$4.43B$3.43B
2022$6.12B$5.67B
2023$4.03B$3.71B
2024$5.18B$3.64B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2809.20 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.

Exports$64.4M in Dec 2024Imports$81.8M in Dec 2024
$0
$100M
$200M
$300M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2809.20 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2809.20 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$85M$127M
Feb 2022$56.6M$110M
Mar 2022$64.1M$141M
Apr 2022$89.7M$138M
May 2022$91.7M$184M
Jun 2022$82M$159M
Jul 2022$106M$150M
Aug 2022$54M$202M
Sep 2022$94M$153M
Oct 2022$57M$115M
Nov 2022$72.7M$152M
Dec 2022$86.7M$124M
Jan 2023$61.8M$121M
Feb 2023$49.8M$80.2M
Mar 2023$85.1M$127M
Apr 2023$50.7M$102M
May 2023$48.6M$111M
Jun 2023$77.8M$83.3M
Jul 2023$41M$112M
Aug 2023$59M$91.8M
Sep 2023$49.1M$111M
Oct 2023$57.5M$70.7M
Nov 2023$58.9M$83.1M
Dec 2023$43.1M$93M
Jan 2024$40.2M$93.8M
Feb 2024$35M$78.7M
Mar 2024$51.9M$89.7M
Apr 2024$61.1M$119M
May 2024$44.1M$99M
Jun 2024$68.9M$97.6M
Jul 2024$58.9M$128M
Aug 2024$39.1M$121M
Sep 2024$34.3M$100M
Oct 2024$38.5M$102M
Nov 2024$62.1M$105M
Dec 2024$64.4M$81.8M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2809.20 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $2.86B
    55.3% of world
  2. 2
    $648M
    12.5% of world
  3. 3
    $368M
    7.1% of world
  4. 4
    $285M
    5.5% of world
  5. 5
    $259M
    5.0% of world
  6. 6
    $207M
    4.0% of world
  7. 7
    $83.7M
    1.6% of world
  8. 8
    $39.4M
    0.8% of world
  9. 9
    Jordanpartner reported
    $38.5M
    0.7% of world
  10. 10
    $36.4M
    0.7% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $414M
    11.4% of world
  2. 2
    $322M
    8.8% of world
  3. 3
    Indiapartner reported
    $286M
    7.9% of world
  4. 4
    $284M
    7.8% of world
  5. 5
    $258M
    7.1% of world
  6. 6
    $238M
    6.5% of world
  7. 7
    $213M
    5.9% of world
  8. 8
    $178M
    4.9% of world
  9. 9
    $149M
    4.1% of world
  10. 10
    $144M
    4.0% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2809.20 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$2.41M
+16.9% vs 2023, <0.1% of world
India imports in 2024
$286M
−12.7% vs 2023, 7.9% 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
    $1.01M
    41.9% of exports
  2. 2
    $623K
    25.9% of exports
  3. 3
    $364K
    15.1% of exports
  4. 4
    $113K
    4.7% of exports
  5. 5
    $73.4K
    3.0% of exports
  6. 6
    $67.6K
    2.8% of exports
  7. 7
    $50.9K
    2.1% of exports
  8. 8
    $29K
    1.2% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $178M
    62.0% of imports
  2. 2
    $67.4M
    23.5% of imports
  3. 3
    $40.7M
    14.2% of imports
  4. 4
    $195K
    <0.1% of imports
  5. 5
    $189K
    <0.1% of imports
  6. 6
    $151K
    <0.1% of imports
  7. 7
    $120K
    <0.1% of imports
  8. 8
    $18K
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2809.20

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

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

Indicative HS code

Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.

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Suppliers of HS 2809.20 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2809.20

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

What is HS code 280920?

HS code 280920 (also written 2809.20) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids. It sits under heading 2809 (diphosphorus pentaoxide, phosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acids, whether or not…) in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 280920?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $5.18B and imports worth $3.64B under HS code 280920. Reported exports changed by +28.4% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 280920?

The largest exporters in 2024 were Morocco (55.3% of world exports), China (12.5% of world exports) and Israel (7.1% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 280920?

The largest importers in 2024 were Pakistan (11.4% of world imports), United States (8.8% of world imports) and India (7.9% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 280920?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $2.41M and imported at least $286M under HS code 280920 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was South Africa and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 280920?

CompoundList lists 6 chemicals under this code, including Phosphoric acid, Pyrophosphoric acid and Triphosphoric 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.