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HS 2902.43 P-Xylene

Cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene

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

World exports in 2024
$12.6B
−2.3% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$13.1B
−1.6% vs 2023
Exporting countries
33
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
66
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2902.43 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$12.6B in 2024Imports$13.1B in 2024
$0
$5B
$10B
$15B
$20B
World exports and imports of HS 2902.43 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2902.43 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$17.7B$17.7B
2020$11B$11.1B
2021$15.1B$15B
2022$15.1B$15.9B
2023$12.9B$13.3B
2024$12.6B$13.1B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2902.43 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$9.23M in Dec 2024Imports$157M in Dec 2024
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$200M
$400M
$600M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2902.43 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2902.43 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$16.8M$277M
Feb 2022$43.6M$287M
Mar 2022$56.4M$380M
Apr 2022$43.4K$357M
May 2022$17.4M$402M
Jun 2022$106M$300M
Jul 2022$85.5M$316M
Aug 2022$93.9M$247M
Sep 2022$56.3M$237M
Oct 2022$52.8M$227M
Nov 2022$41M$213M
Dec 2022$8.02M$262M
Jan 2023$107K$202M
Feb 2023$28.9K$255M
Mar 2023$18.9K$132M
Apr 2023$10.6M$85.9M
May 2023$23.9M$275M
Jun 2023$20.1M$275M
Jul 2023$9.82M$196M
Aug 2023$10.5M$360M
Sep 2023$10.7M$246M
Oct 2023$23.1M$168M
Nov 2023$8.06K$215M
Dec 2023$42.9M$205M
Jan 2024$10.5M$158M
Feb 2024$10.3M$290M
Mar 2024$26M$130M
Apr 2024$22.3M$256M
May 2024$10.6M$235M
Jun 2024$10.6M$234M
Jul 2024$10.7M$150M
Aug 2024$20.6M$235M
Sep 2024$5.55K$278M
Oct 2024$39.7K$211M
Nov 2024$17.4M$284M
Dec 2024$9.23M$157M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2902.43 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $4.67B
    37.1% of world
  2. 2
    $2.03B
    16.1% of world
  3. 3
    Bruneipartner reported
    $1.28B
    10.1% of world
  4. 4
    $1.05B
    8.3% of world
  5. 5
    $796M
    6.3% of world
  6. 6
    $670M
    5.3% of world
  7. 7
    $564M
    4.5% of world
  8. 8
    $356M
    2.8% of world
  9. 9
    Omanpartner reported
    $264M
    2.1% of world
  10. 10
    $252M
    2.0% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $9.05B
    69.1% of world
  2. 2
    $1.56B
    11.9% of world
  3. 3
    $578M
    4.4% of world
  4. 4
    $344M
    2.6% of world
  5. 5
    $309M
    2.4% of world
  6. 6
    $259M
    2.0% of world
  7. 7
    $230M
    1.8% of world
  8. 8
    $181M
    1.4% of world
  9. 9
    Indiapartner reported
    $148M
    1.1% of world
  10. 10
    $130M
    1.0% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2902.43 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$181M
−48.7% vs 2023, 1.4% of world
India imports in 2024
$148M
−2.4% vs 2023, 1.1% 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
    $69.1M
    38.1% of exports
  2. 2
    $41.6M
    23.0% of exports
  3. 3
    $37.7M
    20.8% of exports
  4. 4
    $19.3M
    10.7% of exports
  5. 5
    $13.3M
    7.3% of exports
  6. 6
    $49.9K
    <0.1% of exports
  7. 7
    $25.5K
    <0.1% of exports
  8. 8
    $22.5K
    <0.1% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $133M
    90.2% of imports
  2. 2
    $14.6M
    9.8% of imports
  3. 3
    $1.08K
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2902.43

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

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

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 2902.43 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2902.43

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

What is HS code 290243?

HS code 290243 (also written 2902.43) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene. It sits under heading 2902 (cyclic hydrocarbons) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 290243?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $12.6B and imports worth $13.1B under HS code 290243. Reported exports changed by −2.3% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 290243?

The largest exporters in 2024 were South Korea (37.1% of world exports), Japan (16.1% of world exports) and Brunei (10.1% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 290243?

The largest importers in 2024 were China (69.1% of world imports), United States (11.9% of world imports) and Indonesia (4.4% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 290243?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $181M and imported at least $148M under HS code 290243 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Malaysia and its largest supplier was Singapore.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290243?

CompoundList lists 2 chemicals under this code, including P-Xylene and 4-Methylbenzylmagnesium 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.