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HS 2850 Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds…

Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading 2849

Part of chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$648M
−0.5% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$610M
−4.4% vs 2023
Exporting countries
46
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
113
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2850 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$648M in 2024Imports$610M in 2024
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World exports and imports of HS 2850 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2850 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$638M$607M
2020$615M$552M
2021$709M$627M
2022$730M$692M
2023$651M$639M
2024$648M$610M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2850 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$10.9M in Dec 2024Imports$1.42M in Dec 2024
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2850 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2850 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$9.38M$2.07M
Feb 2022$11.8M$1.62M
Mar 2022$12.5M$2.13M
Apr 2022$9.9M$2.1M
May 2022$13.7M$1.96M
Jun 2022$12M$1.99M
Jul 2022$11.9M$1.95M
Aug 2022$12.7M$1.79M
Sep 2022$12.1M$2.11M
Oct 2022$13.7M$2.45M
Nov 2022$13.6M$1.49M
Dec 2022$15.1M$1.59M
Jan 2023$11.7M$1.7M
Feb 2023$15.1M$1.72M
Mar 2023$14.5M$1.93M
Apr 2023$14.2M$1.61M
May 2023$9.89M$1.93M
Jun 2023$9.59M$2.15M
Jul 2023$11.5M$2.07M
Aug 2023$10.4M$1.35M
Sep 2023$12.7M$1.69M
Oct 2023$11.3M$1.39M
Nov 2023$10.1M$1.39M
Dec 2023$11.1M$1.38M
Jan 2024$11.4M$1.75M
Feb 2024$11M$1.55M
Mar 2024$14.6M$2.11M
Apr 2024$11M$1.79M
May 2024$14.8M$1.92M
Jun 2024$8.92M$2.53M
Jul 2024$12.7M$2.25M
Aug 2024$8.81M$1.55M
Sep 2024$10.7M$1.52M
Oct 2024$8.98M$1.74M
Nov 2024$8.13M$1.68M
Dec 2024$10.9M$1.42M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2850 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $216M
    33.3% of world
  2. 2
    $161M
    24.9% of world
  3. 3
    $70.4M
    10.9% of world
  4. 4
    $56.3M
    8.7% of world
  5. 5
    $51.8M
    8.0% of world
  6. 6
    $17.9M
    2.8% of world
  7. 7
    $11.6M
    1.8% of world
  8. 8
    $10.8M
    1.7% of world
  9. 9
    $8.12M
    1.3% of world
  10. 10
    Indiapartner reported
    $6.93M
    1.1% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $107M
    17.6% of world
  2. 2
    $96.5M
    15.8% of world
  3. 3
    Indiapartner reported
    $73.7M
    12.1% of world
  4. 4
    $47.7M
    7.8% of world
  5. 5
    $38.9M
    6.4% of world
  6. 6
    $32.2M
    5.3% of world
  7. 7
    $29.4M
    4.8% of world
  8. 8
    $16.4M
    2.7% of world
  9. 9
    Francepartner reported
    $16.1M
    2.6% of world
  10. 10
    $13M
    2.1% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2850 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$6.93M
−3.5% vs 2023, 1.1% of world
India imports in 2024
$73.7M
−1.3% vs 2023, 12.1% 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
    $1.66M
    23.9% of exports
  2. 2
    $1.28M
    18.5% of exports
  3. 3
    $1.26M
    18.2% of exports
  4. 4
    $785K
    11.3% of exports
  5. 5
    $704K
    10.2% of exports
  6. 6
    $419K
    6.0% of exports
  7. 7
    $353K
    5.1% of exports
  8. 8
    $136K
    2.0% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $41.8M
    56.7% of imports
  2. 2
    $29M
    39.4% of imports
  3. 3
    $1.9M
    2.6% of imports
  4. 4
    $394K
    0.5% of imports
  5. 5
    $314K
    0.4% of imports
  6. 6
    $142K
    0.2% of imports
  7. 7
    $56K
    <0.1% of imports
  8. 8
    $51.1K
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Subheadings of heading 2850

Every six digit code under HS 2850 with world exports in 2024.

Chemicals classified under HS 2850

90 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 2850 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2850

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

What is HS code 2850?

HS code 2850 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading 2849. It sits under chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). It is split into 1 more detailed six digit subheadings.

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2850?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $648M and imports worth $610M under HS code 2850. Reported exports changed by −0.5% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 2850?

The largest exporters in 2024 were United States (33.3% of world exports), China (24.9% of world exports) and Japan (10.9% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 2850?

The largest importers in 2024 were South Korea (17.6% of world imports), China (15.8% of world imports) and India (12.1% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 2850?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $6.93M and imported at least $73.7M under HS code 2850 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Ireland and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2850?

CompoundList lists 90 chemicals under this code, including Nitrous oxide, Silane and Sodium azide. 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.