World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2901 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $22.3B | $22.5B |
| 2020 | $16.4B | $17.7B |
| 2021 | $24.5B | $25.5B |
| 2022 | $26.5B | $28.6B |
| 2023 | $22.5B | $23.3B |
| 2024 | $25.3B | $24.2B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2901 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 | $335M | $204M |
| Feb 2022 | $331M | $211M |
| Mar 2022 | $391M | $199M |
| Apr 2022 | $438M | $233M |
| May 2022 | $423M | $225M |
| Jun 2022 | $462M | $193M |
| Jul 2022 | $379M | $176M |
| Aug 2022 | $325M | $228M |
| Sep 2022 | $272M | $175M |
| Oct 2022 | $278M | $201M |
| Nov 2022 | $309M | $134M |
| Dec 2022 | $231M | $176M |
| Jan 2023 | $318M | $156M |
| Feb 2023 | $258M | $158M |
| Mar 2023 | $316M | $222M |
| Apr 2023 | $340M | $153M |
| May 2023 | $291M | $166M |
| Jun 2023 | $242M | $115M |
| Jul 2023 | $275M | $164M |
| Aug 2023 | $228M | $137M |
| Sep 2023 | $258M | $143M |
| Oct 2023 | $279M | $188M |
| Nov 2023 | $288M | $150M |
| Dec 2023 | $275M | $111M |
| Jan 2024 | $313M | $155M |
| Feb 2024 | $298M | $164M |
| Mar 2024 | $291M | $156M |
| Apr 2024 | $338M | $167M |
| May 2024 | $299M | $153M |
| Jun 2024 | $371M | $147M |
| Jul 2024 | $266M | $150M |
| Aug 2024 | $378M | $172M |
| Sep 2024 | $307M | $138M |
| Oct 2024 | $395M | $171M |
| Nov 2024 | $311M | $147M |
| Dec 2024 | $375M | $176M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2901 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$9.2B36.4% of world
- 2$3.55B14.1% of world
- 3$2.27B9.0% of world
- 4$1.08B4.3% of world
- 5$1.08B4.3% of world
- 6$978M3.9% of world
- 7$751M3.0% of world
- 8$662M2.6% of world
- 9$647M2.6% of world
- 10$607M2.4% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$7.23B29.9% of world
- 2$1.9B7.8% of world
- 3$1.45B6.0% of world
- 4$1.44B5.9% of world
- 5$1.3B5.4% of world
- 6$1.12B4.6% of world
- 7$1.06B4.4% of world
- 8$658M2.7% of world
- 9$653M2.7% of world
- 10Francepartner reported$632M2.6% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2901 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$88.9M39.4% of exports
- 2$62.1M27.5% of exports
- 3$54.5M24.2% of exports
- 4$7.98M3.5% of exports
- 5$6.05M2.7% of exports
- 6$4.6M2.0% of exports
- 7$585K0.3% of exports
- 8$464K0.2% of exports
India imports from
- 1$286M68.3% of imports
- 2$49.6M11.8% of imports
- 3$25.8M6.1% of imports
- 4$19.1M4.6% of imports
- 5$16.1M3.8% of imports
- 6$5.2M1.2% of imports
- 7$3.41M0.8% of imports
- 8$2.9M0.7% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Subheadings of heading 2901
Every six digit code under HS 2901 with world exports in 2024.
Chemicals classified under HS 2901
685 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.
The HS text names this chemical directly.
Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.
- 143 suppliersMethane74-82-8CH4
- 489 suppliersHexane110-54-3C6H14
- 38 suppliersAllene463-49-0C3H4
- 162 suppliersPentane109-66-0C5H12
- 92 suppliersSqualene111-02-4C30H50
- 181 suppliersButane106-97-8C4H10
- 99 suppliersDodecane112-40-3C12H26
- 338 suppliersHeptane142-82-5C7H16
- 131 suppliersIsobutane75-28-5C4H10
- 99 suppliersOctane111-65-9C8H18
- 82 suppliersHexadecane544-76-3C16H34
- 25 suppliers2,2,3-Trimethylbutane464-06-2C7H16
- 3 suppliersPentylene25377-72-4C10H20
- 100 suppliersAcetylene74-86-2C2H2
- 63 suppliersDecane124-18-5C10H22
- 84 suppliersIsopentane78-78-4C5H12
- 84 suppliersSqualane111-01-3C30H62
- 91 suppliersEthane74-84-0C2H6
- 52 suppliersNonane111-84-2C9H20
- 48 suppliersOctadecane593-45-3C18H38
- 76 suppliers2,2,4-Trimethylpentane85404-20-2C8H18
- 23 suppliersPropyne74-99-7C3H4
- 56 suppliersMyrcene123-35-3C10H16
- 15 suppliers2-Methylhexane591-76-4C7H16
- 46 suppliersTetradecane629-59-4C14H30
- 23 suppliers3-Methyl-1-butene563-45-1C5H10
Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.
Suppliers of HS 2901 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- UPUnion Petrochemical Public Company LimitedDistributorBang Phlat, Thailand
QUALITY THAT DRIVE YOUR BUSINESSOur goal is aiming your business moving forward.
Unclaimed profile 26 products - TFTRC FinechemsManufacturerNashik, India
TRC Finechems is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fine chemicals, intermediates, and APIs.
Unclaimed profile 70 products - HFHenan Foremost Chem Co.,LtdSupplier China
Henan Foremost Chem Co.,Ltd: Chemical raw materials for paints and coatings, PVC stabilizers and rubbers from China.
Unclaimed profile 73 products - PSPrince ScientificSupplierAnkleshwar, IndiaUnclaimed profile 199 products
- GIGreenChem Industries, LLCDistributorWest Palm Beach, United States
Explore 400+ industrial and specialty chemicals, sourcing services, bulk distribution, warehousing, and logistics solutions from GreenChem Industries.
Unclaimed profile 233 products - WOWuhan Oner Biotech Co.,LtdSupplier China
Wuhan Oner Biotech Co.,Ltd.: Daily chemical and nutrition supplement materials are available from onerbio.
Unclaimed profile 107 products - SPSupreme Petro ChemicalsSupplierChennai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 115 products
- CDCentral Drug House Pvt. Ltd.ManufacturerNew Delhi, IndiaUnclaimed profile 119 products
- SGShandong Green Chemical Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 84 products
- JHJiangxi Huayu Aromatic Technology Inc.SupplierFuzhou, China
Is Located In The Heart Of China Essential Oil Planting Area.
Unclaimed profile 18 products - MCMK Chemie PharmieTraderMumbai, India
Discover the latest liquid chemical and acid prices from a premier supplier and trader based in Mumbai, India.
Unclaimed profile 7 products - FCFoconsci Chemical Industry Co.,LtdManufacturerZaozhuang City, China
We are the leading chemical manufacturer & supplier in China.
Unclaimed profile 178 products
Questions about HS 2901
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 2901?
HS code 2901 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers acyclic hydrocarbons. It sits under chapter 29 (organic chemicals). It is split into 6 more detailed six digit subheadings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2901?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $25.3B and imports worth $24.2B under HS code 2901. Reported exports changed by +12.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 2901?
The largest exporters in 2024 were United States (36.4% of world exports), South Korea (14.1% of world exports) and Netherlands (9.0% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 2901?
The largest importers in 2024 were China (29.9% of world imports), Belgium (7.8% of world imports) and Germany (6.0% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 2901?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $226M and imported at least $419M under HS code 2901 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was South Korea and its largest supplier was United States.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2901?
CompoundList lists 685 chemicals under this code, including Methane, Hexane and Propylene. 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.