HS 2839.90 Silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates, other
Silicates: commercial alkali metal silicates, other than of sodium
Part of heading 2839 (Silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates), in chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2839.90 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $190M | $224M |
| 2020 | $192M | $224M |
| 2021 | $239M | $269M |
| 2022 | $275M | $303M |
| 2023 | $247M | $278M |
| 2024 | $241M | $307M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2839.90 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 | $5.36M | $1.95M |
| Feb 2022 | $4.3M | $2M |
| Mar 2022 | $8.18M | $2.64M |
| Apr 2022 | $5.87M | $2.09M |
| May 2022 | $6.07M | $2.52M |
| Jun 2022 | $6.86M | $3.13M |
| Jul 2022 | $6.16M | $3.47M |
| Aug 2022 | $4.92M | $2.51M |
| Sep 2022 | $5.23M | $2.42M |
| Oct 2022 | $5.43M | $2.9M |
| Nov 2022 | $5.6M | $2.34M |
| Dec 2022 | $4.38M | $2.69M |
| Jan 2023 | $6.58M | $2.61M |
| Feb 2023 | $5.89M | $1.46M |
| Mar 2023 | $8.68M | $2.9M |
| Apr 2023 | $6.7M | $2.44M |
| May 2023 | $7.01M | $1.99M |
| Jun 2023 | $5.61M | $1.55M |
| Jul 2023 | $6.12M | $2.52M |
| Aug 2023 | $5.2M | $2.35M |
| Sep 2023 | $5.53M | $1.94M |
| Oct 2023 | $4.99M | $2.48M |
| Nov 2023 | $6.86M | $2.05M |
| Dec 2023 | $5.72M | $1.26M |
| Jan 2024 | $5.58M | $2.83M |
| Feb 2024 | $4.26M | $2.47M |
| Mar 2024 | $5.87M | $2.82M |
| Apr 2024 | $5.46M | $2.74M |
| May 2024 | $6.47M | $2.29M |
| Jun 2024 | $5.06M | $3.08M |
| Jul 2024 | $5.3M | $2.83M |
| Aug 2024 | $4.9M | $2.08M |
| Sep 2024 | $5.82M | $2.09M |
| Oct 2024 | $5.96M | $2.51M |
| Nov 2024 | $4.82M | $2.76M |
| Dec 2024 | $5.16M | $1.46M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2839.90 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$49M20.4% of world
- 2$43.2M17.9% of world
- 3$28.3M11.7% of world
- 4$15.5M6.4% of world
- 5$12.4M5.1% of world
- 6Switzerlandpartner reported$11.1M4.6% of world
- 7$7.85M3.3% of world
- 8$7.76M3.2% of world
- 9$6.52M2.7% of world
- 10$6.2M2.6% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$41.5M13.5% of world
- 2$25.5M8.3% of world
- 3$22.5M7.3% of world
- 4$21.4M7.0% of world
- 5$14.6M4.8% of world
- 6$11.9M3.9% of world
- 7$10.8M3.5% of world
- 8$9.02M2.9% of world
- 9$8.88M2.9% of world
- 10$8.06M2.6% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2839.90 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$478K16.3% of exports
- 2$474K16.1% of exports
- 3$441K15.0% of exports
- 4$310K10.5% of exports
- 5$290K9.9% of exports
- 6$171K5.8% of exports
- 7$165K5.6% of exports
- 8$100K3.4% of exports
India imports from
- 1$3.19M51.6% of imports
- 2$1.18M19.1% of imports
- 3$584K9.4% of imports
- 4$554K9.0% of imports
- 5$158K2.5% of imports
- 6$145K2.3% of imports
- 7$108K1.8% of imports
- 8$99.5K1.6% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2839.90
50 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.
Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.
- 90 suppliersTalc14807-96-6H2Mg3O12Si4
- 43 suppliersCalcium silicate1344-95-2H6CaO8Si2
- 52 suppliersWollastonite (Ca(SiO3))13983-17-0CaO3Si
- 3 suppliersSilicate12627-13-3O4Si-4
- Crocidolite asbestos12001-28-4H16Fe2Mg3Na2O24Si8+14
- 39 suppliersTricalcium silicate12168-85-3Ca3O5Si
- Amosite asbestos12172-73-5H2Fe7O24Si8
- 13 suppliersSepiolite63800-37-3H14Mg4O23Si6
- 8 suppliersOlivine1317-71-1Fe2Mg8O20Si5
- 1 suppliersTremolite (Ca2((Mg0.9-1Fe0-0.1)4.5-5Al0-0.5)(Si7.5-8Al0-0.5)(OH)2O22)14567-73-8H2Ca2Mg5O24Si8
- 62 suppliersSilicic acid, zirconium(4+) salt1344-21-4O4SiZr
- 44 suppliersMagnesium trisilicate14987-04-3Mg2O8Si3
- 1 suppliersLithium magnesium sodium silicate53320-86-8H12Li2Mg16Na2O72Si24
- 8 suppliersSodium zirconium cyclosilicate17141-74-1Na2O9Si3Zr
- Zermattite12135-86-3H10Mg3O9Si2
- Xonotlite (Ca(SiO3).xH2O)12141-77-4H4CaO4Si
- Akermanite14567-90-9H6Ca2MgO7Si2+6
- 5 suppliersHectorite ((Mg2.67Li0.33)Si4Na0.33(F0.5-1(OH)0-0.5)2O10)12173-47-6H2LiMgNaO12Si4-2
- Diopside14483-19-3CaMgO6Si2
- MAGNESIUM SILICATE (synthetic)13776-74-4MgO3Si
- 13 suppliers12-Tungstosilicic acid12027-38-2H4O40SiW12
- Copper silicate1344-72-5CuO3Si
- 40 suppliersDicalcium silicate10034-77-2Ca2O4Si
- Steatite (Mg3H2(SiO3)4)14378-12-2H2Mg3O12Si4
- Lead silicate11120-22-2O3PbSi
- 1 suppliersSilicon zinc oxide (SiZn2O4)13597-65-4H4O4SiZn2
- Chrysotile (Mg3H2(SiO4)2.H2O)12001-29-5H4Mg3O9Si2
- Actinolite12172-67-7H2Ca2Fe5O24Si8
- 19 suppliersLithium orthosilicate63985-45-5Li2O3Si
- Tobermorite1319-31-9H10Ca5O22Si6
Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.
Suppliers of HS 2839.90 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- IDInternational Distribution CompanyDistributorAartselaar, BelgiumUnclaimed profile 194 products
- ALActylis Lab SolutionsManufacturerAhmedabad, India
Actylis Lab is a leading supplier and manufacturer in the chemical industry.
Unclaimed profile 180 products - RLRedox LimitedDistributorMinto, Australia
Redox is a leading chemical and ingredients distributor active in more than 1000 specialty and commodity products.
Unclaimed profile 91 products - WLWaylink Life Science Private LimitedManufacturer IndiaUnclaimed profile 5 products
- SKShanghai Kean Technology CoSupplier
Shanghai Kean Technology Co., Ltd. is a global chemical manufacturer and focuses on advanced chemical technology.
Unclaimed profile 153 products - SHShandong Huafeng Chemical Co. LtdTraderCn, ChinaUnclaimed profile 53 products
- APAnkit Pulps and Boards Private LimitedManufacturerNagpur, India
Ankit Pulps & Boards is a leading Manufacturer and Supplier of Microcrystalline Cellulose in India, providing high-quality and consistent excipients.
Unclaimed profile 7 products - BSBASF SEManufacturerLudwigshafen am Rhein, Germany
BASF’s bioplastic is a high-quality, completely compostable polymer.
Unclaimed profile 250 products - MCMorgan Composting, Inc.ManufacturerSears, United States
Morgan Composting is a family business that was started in 1996, by Brad Morgan and his father Dale.
Unclaimed profile 3 products - SCSeabert Chemicals Private LimitedManufacturer India
Seabert Chemicals Pvt Ltd - Since 1997 We Are The Leaders In Chemicals Industry In Vadodara, Gujarat And All Over India.
Unclaimed profile 46 products - XIXetex Industries Private LimitedManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 1 product
- JCJayco Chemical IndustriesSupplierThane, IndiaUnclaimed profile 199 products
Questions about HS 2839.90
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 283990?
HS code 283990 (also written 2839.90) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers silicates: commercial alkali metal silicates, other than of sodium. It sits under heading 2839 (silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates) in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals).
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 283990?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $241M and imports worth $307M under HS code 283990. Reported exports changed by −2.7% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 283990?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (20.4% of world exports), United States (17.9% of world exports) and Netherlands (11.7% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 283990?
The largest importers in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (13.5% of world imports), Germany (8.3% of world imports) and United States (7.3% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 283990?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $2.94M and imported at least $6.19M under HS code 283990 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 283990?
CompoundList lists 50 chemicals under this code, including Talc, Calcium silicate and Wollastonite (Ca(SiO3)). 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.