HS 2849.90 Carbides, whether or not chemically defined, other
Carbides: whether or not chemically defined, other than of calcium or silicon
Part of heading 2849 (Carbides, whether or not chemically defined), in chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2849.90 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $642M | $870M |
| 2020 | $412M | $544M |
| 2021 | $623M | $861M |
| 2022 | $702M | $979M |
| 2023 | $564M | $789M |
| 2024 | $515M | $756M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2849.90 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 | $7.85M | $12.2M |
| Feb 2022 | $9.72M | $17.2M |
| Mar 2022 | $8.64M | $16M |
| Apr 2022 | $9.32M | $16.2M |
| May 2022 | $7.51M | $18.8M |
| Jun 2022 | $8.47M | $16.7M |
| Jul 2022 | $8.47M | $18.7M |
| Aug 2022 | $8.07M | $16.9M |
| Sep 2022 | $9.1M | $12.7M |
| Oct 2022 | $8.59M | $17M |
| Nov 2022 | $8.14M | $13.2M |
| Dec 2022 | $7.73M | $9.01M |
| Jan 2023 | $9.23M | $9.99M |
| Feb 2023 | $7.89M | $16.3M |
| Mar 2023 | $10.7M | $10.8M |
| Apr 2023 | $6.45M | $12.8M |
| May 2023 | $8.07M | $12.8M |
| Jun 2023 | $7.84M | $13.2M |
| Jul 2023 | $7.56M | $14.2M |
| Aug 2023 | $5.89M | $11.1M |
| Sep 2023 | $5.73M | $7.72M |
| Oct 2023 | $6.14M | $13.1M |
| Nov 2023 | $6.82M | $10.9M |
| Dec 2023 | $5.61M | $9.24M |
| Jan 2024 | $7.33M | $15.7M |
| Feb 2024 | $6.11M | $15.3M |
| Mar 2024 | $8.12M | $11.4M |
| Apr 2024 | $4.65M | $12.5M |
| May 2024 | $4.83M | $13M |
| Jun 2024 | $7.68M | $15.4M |
| Jul 2024 | $4.89M | $14.9M |
| Aug 2024 | $4.65M | $13.1M |
| Sep 2024 | $4.27M | $9.97M |
| Oct 2024 | $5.17M | $11.4M |
| Nov 2024 | $5.26M | $9.2M |
| Dec 2024 | $4.72M | $8.49M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2849.90 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$253M49.1% of world
- 2$60.6M11.8% of world
- 3$51.8M10.1% of world
- 4$38.5M7.5% of world
- 5$26.4M5.1% of world
- 6$23.1M4.5% of world
- 7$16.4M3.2% of world
- 8Francepartner reported$8.84M1.7% of world
- 9$8.71M1.7% of world
- 10$8.64M1.7% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$149M19.7% of world
- 2$119M15.8% of world
- 3$105M13.9% of world
- 4$92.8M12.3% of world
- 5$77.3M10.2% of world
- 6$40.3M5.3% of world
- 7$25.8M3.4% of world
- 8$25M3.3% of world
- 9$17.1M2.3% of world
- 10Francepartner reported$12.7M1.7% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2849.90 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$585K46.8% of exports
- 2$466K37.3% of exports
- 3$94.7K7.6% of exports
- 4$71.8K5.7% of exports
- 5$21K1.7% of exports
- 6$7.03K0.6% of exports
- 7$3.3K0.3% of exports
- 8$1.45K0.1% of exports
India imports from
- 1$9.01M74.4% of imports
- 2$763K6.3% of imports
- 3$552K4.6% of imports
- 4$503K4.2% of imports
- 5$472K3.9% of imports
- 6$461K3.8% of imports
- 7$229K1.9% of imports
- 8$67.5K0.6% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2849.90
4 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.
Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.
Suppliers of HS 2849.90 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- NCNoah ChemicalsManufacturer
Noah Chemicals Is One of the Country’s Largest Producers of High-Purity and Complex Chemicals, Utilized for Everything From Research to Manufacturing.
Unclaimed profile 26 products - CHChangsha Heqi Chemicals Co., LtdManufacturerChangsha, China
Heqi is a global company in the supply of rare metal materials.
Unclaimed profile 23 products - VEVacuum Engineering And Materials Co., Inc.ManufacturerSanta Clara, United States
Discover premium thin film deposition materials at VEM.
Unclaimed profile 122 products - STShanghai Theorem Chemical Technology Co., LtdManufacturer China
Shanghai Theorem Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to oleochemicals, adhesive-related products, and medical intermediates.
Unclaimed profile 149 products - TMTodini Metals and Chemicals India Private LimitedDistributorNavi Mumbai, India
Specialists in nonferrous metal salts and oxides, click to discover our chemical products and services.
Unclaimed profile 166 products - TCTC-Tungsten Compounds GmbHManufacturerGrub a. Forst, GermanyUnclaimed profile 6 products
- OCOtto Chemie Pvt. Ltd.ManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 175 products
- SGShanghai Greenearth Chemicals Co.,LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 60 products
- NNanochemazoneManufacturerGuelph, CanadaUnclaimed profile 199 products
- ACAritech Chemazone Pvt Ltd.TraderKurukshetra, IndiaUnclaimed profile 48 products
- SPShowwa PK Co., Ltd.Supplier JapanUnclaimed profile 108 products
- HCHummel Croton Inc.Supplier CanadaUnclaimed profile 98 products
Questions about HS 2849.90
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 284990?
HS code 284990 (also written 2849.90) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers carbides: whether or not chemically defined, other than of calcium or silicon. It sits under heading 2849 (carbides, whether or not chemically defined) in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals).
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 284990?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $515M and imports worth $756M under HS code 284990. Reported exports changed by −8.7% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 284990?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (49.1% of world exports), Germany (11.8% of world exports) and South Africa (10.1% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 284990?
The largest importers in 2024 were United States (19.7% of world imports), Germany (15.8% of world imports) and Japan (13.9% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 284990?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $1.25M and imported at least $12.1M under HS code 284990 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Italy and its largest supplier was China.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 284990?
CompoundList lists 4 chemicals under this code, including Tungsten carbide (W2C), Tungsten carbide (WC) and Aluminum carbide (Al4C3). 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.