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HS 2849 Carbides, whether or not chemically defined

Part of chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$1.51B
โˆ’14.3% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$1.89B
โˆ’11.2% vs 2023
Exporting countries
59
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
149
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2849 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$1.51B in 2024Imports$1.89B in 2024
$0
$1B
$2B
$3B
World exports and imports of HS 2849 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2849 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$1.57B$1.9B
2020$1.21B$1.37B
2021$1.77B$2B
2022$2.14B$2.58B
2023$1.76B$2.12B
2024$1.51B$1.89B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2849 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$18.5M in Dec 2024Imports$27.4M in Dec 2024
$0
$20M
$40M
$60M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2849 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2849 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$30.5M$36.9M
Feb 2022$23.3M$42.1M
Mar 2022$30.5M$44M
Apr 2022$28.4M$40.7M
May 2022$28.1M$46.4M
Jun 2022$36.3M$44.7M
Jul 2022$32.4M$45.4M
Aug 2022$24.9M$45.2M
Sep 2022$27.1M$40.1M
Oct 2022$24.1M$41.4M
Nov 2022$25.8M$41M
Dec 2022$25.5M$32.8M
Jan 2023$29.3M$37.6M
Feb 2023$24.6M$39M
Mar 2023$35.2M$42.9M
Apr 2023$23.9M$35.2M
May 2023$27.7M$39.9M
Jun 2023$26.4M$34.3M
Jul 2023$25.8M$39.6M
Aug 2023$23.9M$35.3M
Sep 2023$24.1M$28.6M
Oct 2023$21.6M$33.2M
Nov 2023$21.3M$34M
Dec 2023$21.3M$28.9M
Jan 2024$25M$39.8M
Feb 2024$20.6M$37.9M
Mar 2024$26.1M$40.3M
Apr 2024$21.2M$33.3M
May 2024$22.2M$32.3M
Jun 2024$22.5M$39.3M
Jul 2024$17.4M$35.9M
Aug 2024$17.6M$32.2M
Sep 2024$18.4M$29.6M
Oct 2024$21M$28M
Nov 2024$21.3M$25.7M
Dec 2024$18.5M$27.4M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2849 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $643M
    42.6% of world
  2. 2
    $134M
    8.9% of world
  3. 3
    $119M
    7.9% of world
  4. 4
    $77.1M
    5.1% of world
  5. 5
    $62M
    4.1% of world
  6. 6
    $61.2M
    4.1% of world
  7. 7
    $51.3M
    3.4% of world
  8. 8
    $49.8M
    3.3% of world
  9. 9
    $44.8M
    3.0% of world
  10. 10
    $37.3M
    2.5% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $357M
    18.9% of world
  2. 2
    $238M
    12.6% of world
  3. 3
    $229M
    12.1% of world
  4. 4
    $141M
    7.5% of world
  5. 5
    $127M
    6.8% of world
  6. 6
    $74.7M
    4.0% of world
  7. 7
    $58.8M
    3.1% of world
  8. 8
    $58.1M
    3.1% of world
  9. 9
    $54.8M
    2.9% of world
  10. 10
    $49.7M
    2.6% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2849 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$9.3M
+48.3% vs 2023, 0.6% of world
India imports in 2024
$58.8M
โˆ’15.1% vs 2023, 3.1% 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
    $3.65M
    39.3% of exports
  2. 2
    $955K
    10.3% of exports
  3. 3
    $860K
    9.2% of exports
  4. 4
    $843K
    9.1% of exports
  5. 5
    $776K
    8.3% of exports
  6. 6
    $565K
    6.1% of exports
  7. 7
    $453K
    4.9% of exports
  8. 8
    $363K
    3.9% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $54.7M
    92.9% of imports
  2. 2
    $1.02M
    1.7% of imports
  3. 3
    $620K
    1.1% of imports
  4. 4
    $567K
    1.0% of imports
  5. 5
    $556K
    0.9% of imports
  6. 6
    $505K
    0.9% of imports
  7. 7
    $475K
    0.8% of imports
  8. 8
    $229K
    0.4% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Subheadings of heading 2849

Every six digit code under HS 2849 with world exports in 2024.

Chemicals classified under HS 2849

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

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 2849 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2849

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

What is HS code 2849?

HS code 2849 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers carbides, whether or not chemically defined. 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 2849?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $1.51B and imports worth $1.89B under HS code 2849. Reported exports changed by โˆ’14.3% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 2849?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (42.6% of world exports), Germany (8.9% of world exports) and Norway (7.9% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 2849?

The largest importers in 2024 were United States (18.9% of world imports), Germany (12.6% of world imports) and Japan (12.1% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 2849?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $9.3M and imported at least $58.8M under HS code 2849 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Poland and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2849?

CompoundList lists 5 chemicals under this code, including Silicon carbide, Tungsten carbide (W2C) and Tungsten carbide (WC). 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.