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HS 2811.22 Silicon dioxide

Part of heading 2811 (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds…), in chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$3.24B
+9.0% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$3.5B
+1.6% vs 2023
Exporting countries
96
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
178
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2811.22 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$3.24B in 2024Imports$3.5B in 2024
$0
$1B
$2B
$3B
$4B
World exports and imports of HS 2811.22 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2811.22 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$2.5B$2.89B
2020$2.3B$2.7B
2021$2.76B$3.32B
2022$3.25B$3.97B
2023$2.98B$3.44B
2024$3.24B$3.5B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2811.22 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$58M in Dec 2024Imports$24.9M in Dec 2024
$0
$20M
$40M
$60M
$80M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2811.22 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2811.22 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$64.2M$25.8M
Feb 2022$58.9M$27.7M
Mar 2022$74M$32.5M
Apr 2022$67.9M$29.3M
May 2022$70.3M$32.7M
Jun 2022$76.5M$31.8M
Jul 2022$59.1M$31M
Aug 2022$61.6M$29.7M
Sep 2022$57.6M$26.8M
Oct 2022$59.8M$27.9M
Nov 2022$62.5M$29.2M
Dec 2022$63.3M$24.5M
Jan 2023$60.2M$25.9M
Feb 2023$63.7M$24.9M
Mar 2023$78.9M$32.1M
Apr 2023$65.8M$23.5M
May 2023$56.9M$29M
Jun 2023$57.4M$23.1M
Jul 2023$54.5M$26M
Aug 2023$56.2M$25.7M
Sep 2023$64.4M$22.9M
Oct 2023$57.8M$22M
Nov 2023$64.1M$24.9M
Dec 2023$59.4M$20.1M
Jan 2024$65.8M$22.3M
Feb 2024$56.2M$26.8M
Mar 2024$74.5M$26M
Apr 2024$70.8M$27M
May 2024$60.7M$27.1M
Jun 2024$60.3M$23.8M
Jul 2024$64.6M$28.8M
Aug 2024$61M$22.4M
Sep 2024$62M$28.3M
Oct 2024$63.8M$26.6M
Nov 2024$60.1M$28M
Dec 2024$58M$24.9M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2811.22 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $840M
    25.9% of world
  2. 2
    $445M
    13.7% of world
  3. 3
    $294M
    9.1% of world
  4. 4
    $282M
    8.7% of world
  5. 5
    $281M
    8.6% of world
  6. 6
    $154M
    4.7% of world
  7. 7
    Francepartner reported
    $145M
    4.5% of world
  8. 8
    $134M
    4.1% of world
  9. 9
    $113M
    3.5% of world
  10. 10
    $66.7M
    2.1% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $383M
    11.0% of world
  2. 2
    $235M
    6.7% of world
  3. 3
    $177M
    5.1% of world
  4. 4
    $162M
    4.6% of world
  5. 5
    $161M
    4.6% of world
  6. 6
    $155M
    4.4% of world
  7. 7
    $128M
    3.6% of world
  8. 8
    Francepartner reported
    $117M
    3.4% of world
  9. 9
    $114M
    3.3% of world
  10. 10
    $107M
    3.1% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2811.22 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$62.6M
+21.7% vs 2023, 1.9% of world
India imports in 2024
$89.4M
−7.8% vs 2023, 2.6% 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
    $12M
    19.1% of exports
  2. 2
    $6.69M
    10.7% of exports
  3. 3
    $5.38M
    8.6% of exports
  4. 4
    $4.55M
    7.3% of exports
  5. 5
    $4.42M
    7.1% of exports
  6. 6
    $3.86M
    6.2% of exports
  7. 7
    $3.12M
    5.0% of exports
  8. 8
    $3.11M
    5.0% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $28.8M
    32.2% of imports
  2. 2
    $14.5M
    16.3% of imports
  3. 3
    $12.6M
    14.1% of imports
  4. 4
    $5.97M
    6.7% of imports
  5. 5
    $3.94M
    4.4% of imports
  6. 6
    $3.87M
    4.3% of imports
  7. 7
    $3.12M
    3.5% of imports
  8. 8
    $2.78M
    3.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2811.22

1 chemical on CompoundList maps to this code, the most searched first.

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

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Suppliers of HS 2811.22 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2811.22

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

What is HS code 281122?

HS code 281122 (also written 2811.22) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers silicon dioxide. It sits under heading 2811 (other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals) in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 281122?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $3.24B and imports worth $3.5B under HS code 281122. Reported exports changed by +9.0% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 281122?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (25.9% of world exports), Germany (13.7% of world exports) and United Kingdom (9.1% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 281122?

The largest importers in 2024 were United States (11.0% of world imports), China (6.7% of world imports) and Germany (5.1% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 281122?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $62.6M and imported at least $89.4M under HS code 281122 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 281122?

CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including Silica. 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.