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HS 2902.20 Benzene

Cyclic hydrocarbons: benzene

Part of heading 2902 (Cyclic hydrocarbons), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$9.35B
+15.2% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$9.04B
+19.8% vs 2023
Exporting countries
45
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
82
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2902.20 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$9.35B in 2024Imports$9.04B in 2024
$0
$2.5B
$5B
$7.5B
$10B
World exports and imports of HS 2902.20 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2902.20 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$5.79B$5.43B
2020$4.14B$3.84B
2021$8.33B$8.03B
2022$9.41B$8.98B
2023$8.12B$7.54B
2024$9.35B$9.04B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2902.20 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$16.9M in Dec 2024Imports$176M in Dec 2024
$0
$100M
$200M
$300M
$400M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2902.20 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2902.20 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$17.7M$219M
Feb 2022$26.1M$138M
Mar 2022$26.2M$169M
Apr 2022$24.3M$204M
May 2022$35.6M$124M
Jun 2022$26.5M$195M
Jul 2022$31.8M$309M
Aug 2022$16.1M$191M
Sep 2022$12.5M$136M
Oct 2022$14.1M$137M
Nov 2022$8.37M$162M
Dec 2022$15.1M$161M
Jan 2023$11.4M$135M
Feb 2023$35.1M$165M
Mar 2023$35.4M$124M
Apr 2023$22M$127M
May 2023$15.1M$159M
Jun 2023$26.8M$131M
Jul 2023$20.8M$109M
Aug 2023$24.6M$162M
Sep 2023$28.4M$81.7M
Oct 2023$22.6M$163M
Nov 2023$29.8M$137M
Dec 2023$19.5M$69.2M
Jan 2024$27.2M$160M
Feb 2024$27.5M$130M
Mar 2024$19.9M$97.8M
Apr 2024$22.7M$215M
May 2024$32.9M$140M
Jun 2024$21.1M$189M
Jul 2024$20.2M$124M
Aug 2024$14M$182M
Sep 2024$18.4M$162M
Oct 2024$15.9M$180M
Nov 2024$29.3M$174M
Dec 2024$16.9M$176M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2902.20 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $3.01B
    32.1% of world
  2. 2
    $1.14B
    12.2% of world
  3. 3
    Indiapartner reported
    $862M
    9.2% of world
  4. 4
    Bruneipartner reported
    $537M
    5.7% of world
  5. 5
    $529M
    5.7% of world
  6. 6
    $522M
    5.6% of world
  7. 7
    $441M
    4.7% of world
  8. 8
    $292M
    3.1% of world
  9. 9
    $241M
    2.6% of world
  10. 10
    $235M
    2.5% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $4.35B
    48.1% of world
  2. 2
    $1.59B
    17.6% of world
  3. 3
    $572M
    6.3% of world
  4. 4
    $441M
    4.9% of world
  5. 5
    $407M
    4.5% of world
  6. 6
    $378M
    4.2% of world
  7. 7
    $253M
    2.8% of world
  8. 8
    $228M
    2.5% of world
  9. 9
    $158M
    1.7% of world
  10. 10
    $128M
    1.4% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2902.20 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$862M
+25.1% vs 2023, 9.2% of world
India imports in 2024
$27.8K
−99.2% vs 2023, <0.1% 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
    $540M
    62.6% of exports
  2. 2
    $145M
    16.8% of exports
  3. 3
    $83.7M
    9.7% of exports
  4. 4
    $29.3M
    3.4% of exports
  5. 5
    $21.3M
    2.5% of exports
  6. 6
    $17.2M
    2.0% of exports
  7. 7
    $15.5M
    1.8% of exports
  8. 8
    $7.5M
    0.9% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $15.8K
    57.0% of imports
  2. 2
    $11.8K
    42.6% of imports
  3. 3
    $93
    0.3% of imports
  4. 4
    $1
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2902.20

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

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

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Suppliers of HS 2902.20 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2902.20

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

What is HS code 290220?

HS code 290220 (also written 2902.20) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers cyclic hydrocarbons: benzene. It sits under heading 2902 (cyclic hydrocarbons) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 290220?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $9.35B and imports worth $9.04B under HS code 290220. Reported exports changed by +15.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 290220?

The largest exporters in 2024 were South Korea (32.1% of world exports), Netherlands (12.2% of world exports) and India (9.2% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 290220?

The largest importers in 2024 were China (48.1% of world imports), United States (17.6% of world imports) and Saudi Arabia (6.3% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 290220?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $862M and imported at least $27.8K under HS code 290220 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Saudi Arabia and its largest supplier was Germany.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290220?

CompoundList lists 8 chemicals under this code, including Benzene, Phenylmagnesium bromide and Phenylmagnesium 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.