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HS 2852 Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, whether or not chemically defined, excluding amalgams

Part of chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$12.5M
−38.2% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$17.4M
−7.8% vs 2023
Exporting countries
42
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
103
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2852 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$12.5M in 2024Imports$17.4M in 2024
$0
$20M
$40M
$60M
World exports and imports of HS 2852 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2852 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$17.4M$46.2M
2020$15.5M$33M
2021$38M$43.5M
2022$20.6M$21.8M
2023$20.2M$18.8M
2024$12.5M$17.4M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2852 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$265K in Dec 2024Imports$553K in Dec 2024
$0
$500K
$1M
$1.5M
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2852 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2852 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$326K$790K
Feb 2022$346K$342K
Mar 2022$962K$1.03M
Apr 2022$367K$450K
May 2022$471K$685K
Jun 2022$285K$577K
Jul 2022$257K$699K
Aug 2022$709K$486K
Sep 2022$289K$334K
Oct 2022$284K$231K
Nov 2022$236K$574K
Dec 2022$181K$420K
Jan 2023$420K$430K
Feb 2023$1.5M$410K
Mar 2023$267K$486K
Apr 2023$314K$260K
May 2023$1.82M$538K
Jun 2023$209K$406K
Jul 2023$752K$247K
Aug 2023$305K$229K
Sep 2023$741K$305K
Oct 2023$321K$324K
Nov 2023$259K$668K
Dec 2023$309K$263K
Jan 2024$323K$241K
Feb 2024$313K$716K
Mar 2024$387K$183K
Apr 2024$140K$536K
May 2024$347K$328K
Jun 2024$244K$243K
Jul 2024$241K$395K
Aug 2024$250K$310K
Sep 2024$282K$303K
Oct 2024$256K$404K
Nov 2024$403K$392K
Dec 2024$265K$553K

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2852 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $2.95M
    23.7% of world
  2. 2
    $2.03M
    16.2% of world
  3. 3
    Indiapartner reported
    $1.38M
    11.0% of world
  4. 4
    $1.35M
    10.8% of world
  5. 5
    $1.09M
    8.7% of world
  6. 6
    $739K
    5.9% of world
  7. 7
    $572K
    4.6% of world
  8. 8
    $407K
    3.3% of world
  9. 9
    Francepartner reported
    $388K
    3.1% of world
  10. 10
    $336K
    2.7% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $2.49M
    14.4% of world
  2. 2
    Vietnampartner reported
    $1.66M
    9.6% of world
  3. 3
    $1.65M
    9.5% of world
  4. 4
    $1.28M
    7.3% of world
  5. 5
    $990K
    5.7% of world
  6. 6
    $736K
    4.2% of world
  7. 7
    $668K
    3.8% of world
  8. 8
    $639K
    3.7% of world
  9. 9
    $598K
    3.4% of world
  10. 10
    $578K
    3.3% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2852 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$1.38M
−24.3% vs 2023, 11.0% of world
India imports in 2024
$85.3K
−94.3% vs 2023, 0.5% 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
    $348K
    25.3% of exports
  2. 2
    $139K
    10.1% of exports
  3. 3
    $126K
    9.2% of exports
  4. 4
    $103K
    7.5% of exports
  5. 5
    $91K
    6.6% of exports
  6. 6
    $87.2K
    6.3% of exports
  7. 7
    $85.7K
    6.2% of exports
  8. 8
    $77.4K
    5.6% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $56.1K
    65.8% of imports
  2. 2
    $23K
    26.9% of imports
  3. 3
    $5.9K
    6.9% of imports
  4. 4
    $157
    0.2% of imports
  5. 5
    $107
    0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Subheadings of heading 2852

Every six digit code under HS 2852 with world exports in 2024.

Chemicals classified under HS 2852

144 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.

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Suppliers of HS 2852 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2852

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

What is HS code 2852?

HS code 2852 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, whether or not chemically defined, excluding amalgams. It sits under chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). It is split into 2 more detailed six digit subheadings.

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2852?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $12.5M and imports worth $17.4M under HS code 2852. Reported exports changed by −38.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 2852?

The largest exporters in 2024 were Germany (23.7% of world exports), Thailand (16.2% of world exports) and India (11.0% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 2852?

The largest importers in 2024 were Germany (14.4% of world imports), Vietnam (9.6% of world imports) and Singapore (9.5% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 2852?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $1.38M and imported at least $85.3K under HS code 2852 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Germany and its largest supplier was Germany.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2852?

CompoundList lists 144 chemicals under this code, including Mercuric chloride, Thimerosal and Methylmercury chloride. 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.