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HS 2903.15 Ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane)

Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane)

Part of heading 2903 (Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$800M
−12.6% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$774M
−9.1% vs 2023
Exporting countries
32
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
73
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2903.15 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$800M in 2024Imports$774M in 2024
$0
$500M
$1B
$1.5B
$2B
World exports and imports of HS 2903.15 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2903.15 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$1.3B$1.19B
2020$1.07B$1.06B
2021$1.88B$1.75B
2022$1.63B$1.64B
2023$915M$852M
2024$800M$774M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2903.15 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$9.85M in Dec 2024Imports$2.82M in Dec 2024
$0
$20M
$40M
$60M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2903.15 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2903.15 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$25.4M$1.38M
Feb 2022$21.6M$12M
Mar 2022$47.5M$6.18K
Apr 2022$30.4M$7.35M
May 2022$34.6M$5.6K
Jun 2022$22.2M$12.1M
Jul 2022$26.7M$3.31M
Aug 2022$21.3M$6.5M
Sep 2022$20.5M$163K
Oct 2022$23.5M$2.31M
Nov 2022$25.3M$3.87M
Dec 2022$8.15M$91K
Jan 2023$44.1M$14.6K
Feb 2023$23.7M$6.59K
Mar 2023$19.2M$1.54M
Apr 2023$17.9M$3.32M
May 2023$17.6M$3.81M
Jun 2023$19.5M$4.77M
Jul 2023$14.5M$2.43M
Aug 2023$12M$3.15M
Sep 2023$9.46M$2.07M
Oct 2023$17.2M$485K
Nov 2023$10.6M$59.5K
Dec 2023$18.8M$19.6K
Jan 2024$23.1M$143
Feb 2024$22.1M$4.26K
Mar 2024$3.01M$2.19M
Apr 2024$9.04M$6.39M
May 2024$22.4M$3.73M
Jun 2024$10.6M$4.64M
Jul 2024$16.2M$29K
Aug 2024$17.3M$31.3K
Sep 2024$17M$19.4K
Oct 2024$9.8M$1.04M
Nov 2024$16.3M$4.61M
Dec 2024$9.85M$2.82M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2903.15 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $175M
    21.9% of world
  2. 2
    $164M
    20.5% of world
  3. 3
    $142M
    17.8% of world
  4. 4
    $104M
    13.0% of world
  5. 5
    $86.8M
    10.8% of world
  6. 6
    $78.9M
    9.9% of world
  7. 7
    Norwaypartner reported
    $14.6M
    1.8% of world
  8. 8
    $10.6M
    1.3% of world
  9. 9
    $8.54M
    1.1% of world
  10. 10
    $5.65M
    0.7% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $204M
    26.4% of world
  2. 2
    $125M
    16.1% of world
  3. 3
    Indiapartner reported
    $120M
    15.6% of world
  4. 4
    $92.1M
    11.9% of world
  5. 5
    $60.1M
    7.8% of world
  6. 6
    $32M
    4.1% of world
  7. 7
    $27.5M
    3.6% of world
  8. 8
    $26M
    3.4% of world
  9. 9
    Francepartner reported
    $24.6M
    3.2% of world
  10. 10
    $15.7M
    2.0% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2903.15 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$46.5K
−40.0% vs 2023, <0.1% of world
India imports in 2024
$120M
−25.0% vs 2023, 15.6% 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
    $45K
    96.8% of exports
  2. 2
    $640
    1.4% of exports
  3. 3
    $474
    1.0% of exports
  4. 4
    $384
    0.8% of exports
  5. 5
    $10
    <0.1% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $65.6M
    54.5% of imports
  2. 2
    $33.7M
    28.0% of imports
  3. 3
    $11.5M
    9.5% of imports
  4. 4
    $6.29M
    5.2% of imports
  5. 5
    $1.73M
    1.4% of imports
  6. 6
    $1.6M
    1.3% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2903.15

1 chemical on CompoundList maps to this code, the most searched first.

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

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Suppliers of HS 2903.15 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2903.15

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

What is HS code 290315?

HS code 290315 (also written 2903.15) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane). It sits under heading 2903 (halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 290315?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $800M and imports worth $774M under HS code 290315. Reported exports changed by −12.6% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 290315?

The largest exporters in 2024 were United States (21.9% of world exports), Germany (20.5% of world exports) and Saudi Arabia (17.8% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 290315?

The largest importers in 2024 were Egypt (26.4% of world imports), Thailand (16.1% of world imports) and India (15.6% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 290315?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $46.5K and imported at least $120M under HS code 290315 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Saudi Arabia and its largest supplier was Saudi Arabia.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290315?

CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including 1,2-Dichloroethane. 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.