HS 2903.12 Dichloromethane (methylene chloride)
Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: dichloromethane (methylene chloride)
Part of heading 2903 (Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2903.12 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $240M | $255M |
| 2020 | $198M | $210M |
| 2021 | $313M | $332M |
| 2022 | $307M | $358M |
| 2023 | $241M | $253M |
| 2024 | $195M | $217M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2903.12 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 | $12.7M | $2.75M |
| Feb 2022 | $8.31M | $4.66M |
| Mar 2022 | $11.7M | $4.65M |
| Apr 2022 | $11.3M | $3.36M |
| May 2022 | $11.9M | $2.21M |
| Jun 2022 | $9.58M | $3.82M |
| Jul 2022 | $10.3M | $3.22M |
| Aug 2022 | $8.61M | $1.97M |
| Sep 2022 | $7.06M | $2.58M |
| Oct 2022 | $5.87M | $2.39M |
| Nov 2022 | $5.82M | $1.79M |
| Dec 2022 | $7.34M | $1.59M |
| Jan 2023 | $9.07M | $2.85M |
| Feb 2023 | $8.58M | $2.82M |
| Mar 2023 | $8.57M | $4.34M |
| Apr 2023 | $7.85M | $3.99M |
| May 2023 | $7.3M | $2.75M |
| Jun 2023 | $8.5M | $2.3M |
| Jul 2023 | $6.29M | $2.15M |
| Aug 2023 | $5.97M | $1.95M |
| Sep 2023 | $6.15M | $2.49M |
| Oct 2023 | $7.17M | $3.04M |
| Nov 2023 | $6.36M | $2.22M |
| Dec 2023 | $7.39M | $2.61M |
| Jan 2024 | $6.02M | $1.83M |
| Feb 2024 | $4.96M | $2.2M |
| Mar 2024 | $7.26M | $2.66M |
| Apr 2024 | $5.8M | $2.02M |
| May 2024 | $4.04M | $3.03M |
| Jun 2024 | $4.7M | $1.94M |
| Jul 2024 | $3.36M | $2.57M |
| Aug 2024 | $5.5M | $2.14M |
| Sep 2024 | $4.21M | $2.59M |
| Oct 2024 | $5.61M | $2.22M |
| Nov 2024 | $7.1M | $1.91M |
| Dec 2024 | $7.44M | $2.7M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2903.12 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
Top 10 importers
- 1$24M11.0% of world
- 2$12.3M5.7% of world
- 3$9.89M4.6% of world
- 4United Arab Emiratespartner reported$8.71M4.0% of world
- 5$8.3M3.8% of world
- 6$8.28M3.8% of world
- 7$7.48M3.4% of world
- 8Vietnampartner reported$7.36M3.4% of world
- 9$7.25M3.3% of world
- 10$6.86M3.2% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2903.12 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$1.14M18.8% of exports
- 2$872K14.4% of exports
- 3$831K13.8% of exports
- 4$683K11.3% of exports
- 5$591K9.8% of exports
- 6$488K8.1% of exports
- 7$461K7.6% of exports
- 8$264K4.4% of exports
India imports from
- 1$2.65M63.3% of imports
- 2$1.04M24.8% of imports
- 3$244K5.8% of imports
- 4$158K3.8% of imports
- 5$58.8K1.4% of imports
- 6$26.1K0.6% of imports
- 7$3.81K<0.1% of imports
- 8$1.99K<0.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2903.12
1 chemical on CompoundList maps to this code, the most searched first.
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Suppliers of HS 2903.12 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- 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 - SISinoright International Trade Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 36 products
- QEQingdao Exceed Fine Chemicals Co., LimitedDistributorCentral District, Hong KongUnclaimed profile 9 products
- SPSupreme Petro ChemicalsSupplierChennai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 115 products
- CChemtronicaSupplierSollentuna, Sweden
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Unclaimed profile 5 products - ELEpigral LimitedManufacturerAhmedabad, India
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Unclaimed profile 8 products - ACAus Chem Source Pty LtdSupplierDuncraig, Australia
AUS CHEM SOURCE PTY LTD is an Australian chemical supply company offering a range of chemicals and laboratory equipment online.
Unclaimed profile 25 products - ACAure ChemicalManufacturerZibo, ChinaUnclaimed profile 143 products
- GGGreenfield Global Inc.ManufacturerMississauga, Canada
Greenfield Global supplies high-purity alcohols, specialty chemicals, and renewable energy solutions worldwide.
Unclaimed profile 12 products - ALActylis Lab SolutionsManufacturerAhmedabad, India
Actylis Lab is a leading supplier and manufacturer in the chemical industry.
Unclaimed profile 180 products - NLNingbo Lucky Chemical Industry Co., LtdManufacturer China
NINGBO LUCKY CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO.
Unclaimed profile 31 products - TGTianjin Gnee Biotech Co., LtdManufacturer China
Gnee Bio manufactures and exports Dichloromethane, Glacial Acetic Acid, Ethyl Acetate & Ethylene Glycol with ISO9001 quality control.
Unclaimed profile 90 products
Questions about HS 2903.12
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 290312?
HS code 290312 (also written 2903.12) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: dichloromethane (methylene chloride). It sits under heading 2903 (halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 290312?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $195M and imports worth $217M under HS code 290312. Reported exports changed by −19.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 290312?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (32.8% of world exports), Germany (23.3% of world exports) and France (10.7% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 290312?
The largest importers in 2024 were Turkey (11.0% of world imports), Brazil (5.7% of world imports) and United States (4.6% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 290312?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $6.04M and imported at least $4.18M under HS code 290312 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Turkey and its largest supplier was Germany.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290312?
CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including Dichloromethane. 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.