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HS 2837 Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides

Part of chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$1.04B
−4.4% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$1.15B
−9.0% vs 2023
Exporting countries
48
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
137
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2837 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$1.04B in 2024Imports$1.15B in 2024
$0
$500M
$1B
$1.5B
World exports and imports of HS 2837 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2837 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$882M$1.09B
2020$814M$1.07B
2021$889M$1.04B
2022$943M$1.27B
2023$1.09B$1.27B
2024$1.04B$1.15B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2837 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$59.2M in Dec 2024Imports$1.22M in Dec 2024
$0
$20M
$40M
$60M
$80M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2837 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2837 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$41.7M$946K
Feb 2022$33.8M$962K
Mar 2022$47.1M$1.72M
Apr 2022$37.7M$869K
May 2022$37.6M$1.46M
Jun 2022$47.6M$1.12M
Jul 2022$51.2M$853K
Aug 2022$44M$545K
Sep 2022$32.6M$1.95M
Oct 2022$40M$1.51M
Nov 2022$37.7M$1.47M
Dec 2022$46M$1.23M
Jan 2023$44.3M$1.5M
Feb 2023$51.2M$2.48M
Mar 2023$76.7M$2.73M
Apr 2023$47.8M$1.87M
May 2023$51.5M$852K
Jun 2023$42.3M$986K
Jul 2023$51.5M$1.14M
Aug 2023$44.1M$502K
Sep 2023$61.6M$683K
Oct 2023$38.6M$954K
Nov 2023$60.2M$1.37M
Dec 2023$64.5M$720K
Jan 2024$52.5M$410K
Feb 2024$42.6M$2.23M
Mar 2024$51.9M$936K
Apr 2024$52.5M$3.53M
May 2024$45.5M$7.9M
Jun 2024$48.4M$2.97M
Jul 2024$47.1M$1.21M
Aug 2024$48.6M$745K
Sep 2024$44.2M$1.4M
Oct 2024$35.4M$876K
Nov 2024$39.2M$852K
Dec 2024$59.2M$1.22M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2837 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $471M
    45.3% of world
  2. 2
    $260M
    25.0% of world
  3. 3
    $189M
    18.2% of world
  4. 4
    $28.5M
    2.7% of world
  5. 5
    $16.1M
    1.5% of world
  6. 6
    Switzerlandpartner reported
    $13.5M
    1.3% of world
  7. 7
    $11.8M
    1.1% of world
  8. 8
    $9.76M
    0.9% of world
  9. 9
    $9.23M
    0.9% of world
  10. 10
    $5.51M
    0.5% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $148M
    12.8% of world
  2. 2
    $81M
    7.0% of world
  3. 3
    Zimbabwepartner reported
    $57.9M
    5.0% of world
  4. 4
    $52.3M
    4.5% of world
  5. 5
    $46.6M
    4.0% of world
  6. 6
    Burkina Fasopartner reported
    $46.3M
    4.0% of world
  7. 7
    $45.9M
    4.0% of world
  8. 8
    $37.8M
    3.3% of world
  9. 9
    Tanzaniapartner reported
    $34.3M
    3.0% of world
  10. 10
    $34.2M
    3.0% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2837 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$1.22M
+32.7% vs 2023, 0.1% of world
India imports in 2024
$7.76M
−41.4% vs 2023, 0.7% 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
    $401K
    32.8% of exports
  2. 2
    $269K
    22.0% of exports
  3. 3
    $87.1K
    7.1% of exports
  4. 4
    $80.5K
    6.6% of exports
  5. 5
    $72.7K
    5.9% of exports
  6. 6
    $66.3K
    5.4% of exports
  7. 7
    $65.3K
    5.3% of exports
  8. 8
    $26.7K
    2.2% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $2.97M
    38.2% of imports
  2. 2
    $2.22M
    28.6% of imports
  3. 3
    $1.38M
    17.8% of imports
  4. 4
    $1.06M
    13.7% of imports
  5. 5
    $80.2K
    1.0% of imports
  6. 6
    $27.6K
    0.4% of imports
  7. 7
    $25.8K
    0.3% of imports
  8. 8
    $961
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Subheadings of heading 2837

Every six digit code under HS 2837 with world exports in 2024.

Chemicals classified under HS 2837

35 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.

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.

Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.

Suppliers of HS 2837 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2837

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

What is HS code 2837?

HS code 2837 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides. It sits under chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). It is split into 3 more detailed six digit subheadings.

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2837?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $1.04B and imports worth $1.15B under HS code 2837. Reported exports changed by −4.4% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 2837?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (45.3% of world exports), United States (25.0% of world exports) and South Korea (18.2% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 2837?

The largest importers in 2024 were Peru (12.8% of world imports), Canada (7.0% of world imports) and Zimbabwe (5.0% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 2837?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $1.22M and imported at least $7.76M under HS code 2837 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Turkey and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2837?

CompoundList lists 35 chemicals under this code, including Sodium nitroprusside, Potassium cyanide and Ferric ferrocyanide. 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.