HS 2821 Iron oxides and hydroxides, earth colours containing 70 % or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3
Part of chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2821 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $646M | $906M |
| 2020 | $603M | $841M |
| 2021 | $799M | $1.11B |
| 2022 | $1.26B | $1.62B |
| 2023 | $674M | $854M |
| 2024 | $679M | $920M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2821 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 | $15.9M | $4.84M |
| Feb 2022 | $12.3M | $5.29M |
| Mar 2022 | $19.6M | $7.02M |
| Apr 2022 | $25.5M | $7.88M |
| May 2022 | $162M | $7.26M |
| Jun 2022 | $127M | $7.51M |
| Jul 2022 | $44.7M | $6.16M |
| Aug 2022 | $24.2M | $6.92M |
| Sep 2022 | $16M | $5.65M |
| Oct 2022 | $12.6M | $3.89M |
| Nov 2022 | $12.3M | $5.19M |
| Dec 2022 | $13.1M | $4.8M |
| Jan 2023 | $12.6M | $4.8M |
| Feb 2023 | $11M | $5.34M |
| Mar 2023 | $17M | $6.55M |
| Apr 2023 | $14.1M | $5.5M |
| May 2023 | $13.7M | $5.17M |
| Jun 2023 | $14.4M | $4.51M |
| Jul 2023 | $12.9M | $4.78M |
| Aug 2023 | $11.9M | $4.33M |
| Sep 2023 | $13.2M | $5.26M |
| Oct 2023 | $11.4M | $4.44M |
| Nov 2023 | $12.5M | $4.59M |
| Dec 2023 | $11.3M | $4.16M |
| Jan 2024 | $13.3M | $5.16M |
| Feb 2024 | $9.54M | $4.51M |
| Mar 2024 | $14.5M | $6.3M |
| Apr 2024 | $12.7M | $7.15M |
| May 2024 | $12.6M | $7.14M |
| Jun 2024 | $11.8M | $5.24M |
| Jul 2024 | $11.8M | $6.73M |
| Aug 2024 | $10.5M | $5.8M |
| Sep 2024 | $11.6M | $6.96M |
| Oct 2024 | $11.8M | $6.38M |
| Nov 2024 | $12.6M | $5.01M |
| Dec 2024 | $12.4M | $4M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2821 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
Top 10 importers
- 1$246M26.8% of world
- 2$81.7M8.9% of world
- 3$34.6M3.8% of world
- 4$31.8M3.5% of world
- 5$30.1M3.3% of world
- 6$29.1M3.2% of world
- 7$29.1M3.2% of world
- 8$26.5M2.9% of world
- 9$25.9M2.8% of world
- 10$23.5M2.6% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2821 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$19.9M76.7% of exports
- 2$1.52M5.9% of exports
- 3$1.06M4.1% of exports
- 4$600K2.3% of exports
- 5$519K2.0% of exports
- 6$502K1.9% of exports
- 7$334K1.3% of exports
- 8$191K0.7% of exports
India imports from
- 1$15.8M77.3% of imports
- 2$1.62M7.9% of imports
- 3$1.45M7.1% of imports
- 4$838K4.1% of imports
- 5$239K1.2% of imports
- 6$219K1.1% of imports
- 7$134K0.7% of imports
- 8$48.1K0.2% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Subheadings of heading 2821
Every six digit code under HS 2821 with world exports in 2024.
Chemicals classified under HS 2821
14 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.
Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.
- 205 suppliersIron oxide (Fe2O3)1309-37-1Fe2O3
- 50 suppliersHematite (Fe2O3)1317-60-8Fe2O3
- 88 suppliersIron oxide (Fe3O4)1317-61-9Fe3O4
- 2 suppliersFerric oxide hydrate12259-21-1H2Fe2O4
- 31 suppliersIron hydroxide oxide (Fe(OH)O)20344-49-4HFeO2
- 19 suppliersIron oxide12411-15-3FeO2
- 16 suppliersFerumoxytol722492-56-0Fe3O4
- 7 suppliersGoethite1310-14-1HFeO2
- 7 suppliersFerric hydroxide1309-33-7H3FeO3
- Wustite17125-56-3FeO
- 11 suppliersFerrous oxide1345-25-1FeO
- 87 suppliersC.I. Pigment Yellow 4251274-00-1H3FeO3
- 2 suppliersFerrous hydroxide18624-44-7H2FeO2
- Iron hydroxide11113-66-9HFeO-
Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.
Suppliers of HS 2821 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- CBChengdu Binarui Medical Technology Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 58 products
- NFNeelikon Food Dyes and Chemicals LimitedManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 59 products
- HBHenan BON Chemical Co., LtdSupplier China
We are manufacturer of Food Additives in China, if you want to buy Water Purifier, Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemicals, please contact us.
Unclaimed profile 38 products - CCConnect Chemicals Italia SrlDistributorVimercate, Italy
Connect Chemicals is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals.
Unclaimed profile 201 products - AFAnhui Fitech Material Co.,LtdManufacturer China
Anhui Fitech Material is a ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of high-purity metals, alloys, compounds, and target materials since 2010.
Unclaimed profile 40 products - HDHunan Deson New Material Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 11 products
- ACAfine Chemicals LimitedSupplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 90 products
- HTHangzhou Tiankai Enterprise Co., LtdManufacturer China
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Unclaimed profile 125 products - VPVarnikaa PaintsTraderBengaluru, India
Discover quality primer and road marking paints at the right price from a leading supplier and trader in Bengaluru, India.
Unclaimed profile 1 product - BSBASF SEManufacturerLudwigshafen am Rhein, Germany
BASF’s bioplastic is a high-quality, completely compostable polymer.
Unclaimed profile 250 products - PIPharmathen International Anonymos Etaireia Paragogis Kai Emporias Farmakeftikon Iatrikon KManufacturerPallini, Greece
Pharmathen is a research-centered, pharmaceutical company which focuses in developing innovative generic products.
Unclaimed profile 25 products - SRS. R. FerrotechManufacturerHowrah, IndiaUnclaimed profile 2 products
Questions about HS 2821
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 2821?
HS code 2821 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers iron oxides and hydroxides, earth colours containing 70 % or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3. It sits under chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). It is split into 2 more detailed six digit subheadings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2821?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $679M and imports worth $920M under HS code 2821. Reported exports changed by +0.7% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 2821?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (47.8% of world exports), United States (7.3% of world exports) and Italy (5.6% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 2821?
The largest importers in 2024 were United States (26.8% of world imports), China (8.9% of world imports) and United Kingdom (3.8% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 2821?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $25.9M and imported at least $20.4M under HS code 2821 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 2821?
CompoundList lists 14 chemicals under this code, including Iron oxide (Fe2O3), Hematite (Fe2O3) and Iron oxide (Fe3O4). 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.