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HS 2903.42 Difluoromethane (HFC-32)

Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: difluoromethane (HFC-32)

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

World exports in 2024
$277M
+34.3% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$272M
+29.0% vs 2023
Exporting countries
45
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
144
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2903.42 per year, 2022 to 2024.

Exports$277M in 2024Imports$272M in 2024
$0
$100M
$200M
$300M
World exports and imports of HS 2903.42 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2903.42 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2022$187M$195M
2023$206M$211M
2024$277M$272M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2903.42 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$2.78M in Dec 2024Imports$6.12M in Dec 2024
$0
$5M
$10M
$15M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2903.42 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2903.42 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$2.22M$735K
Feb 2022$2.73M$1.7M
Mar 2022$2.87M$264K
Apr 2022$2.29M$655K
May 2022$3.01M$1.38M
Jun 2022$2.73M$695K
Jul 2022$2.09M$395K
Aug 2022$2.96M$27.3K
Sep 2022$3.22M$1.83M
Oct 2022$3.18M$4.71M
Nov 2022$3.78M$2.74M
Dec 2022$2.37M$867K
Jan 2023$878K$2.97M
Feb 2023$3.64M$2.31M
Mar 2023$3.7M$2.83M
Apr 2023$3.99M$607K
May 2023$4.03M$2.15M
Jun 2023$4.31M$1.78M
Jul 2023$3.18M$2.1M
Aug 2023$2.37M$5.78M
Sep 2023$3.06M$4.64M
Oct 2023$2.27M$6.07M
Nov 2023$2.48M$11.9M
Dec 2023$2.96M$2M
Jan 2024$1.33M$130K
Feb 2024$1.82M$475K
Mar 2024$2.6M$2.15M
Apr 2024$3.31M$1.72M
May 2024$2.95M$1.52M
Jun 2024$3.02M$804K
Jul 2024$3.36M$953K
Aug 2024$3.63M$2.2M
Sep 2024$1.95M$4.15M
Oct 2024$5.51M$2.27M
Nov 2024$5.78M$9.07M
Dec 2024$2.78M$6.12M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2903.42 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $191M
    69.2% of world
  2. 2
    Indiapartner reported
    $15.6M
    5.6% of world
  3. 3
    $14.2M
    5.1% of world
  4. 4
    $12.5M
    4.5% of world
  5. 5
    $11.2M
    4.0% of world
  6. 6
    $4.57M
    1.7% of world
  7. 7
    $4.32M
    1.6% of world
  8. 8
    $3.68M
    1.3% of world
  9. 9
    $3.42M
    1.2% of world
  10. 10
    $2.78M
    1.0% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $52.8M
    19.4% of world
  2. 2
    $28.8M
    10.6% of world
  3. 3
    $26.8M
    9.9% of world
  4. 4
    $15.9M
    5.8% of world
  5. 5
    $14.9M
    5.5% of world
  6. 6
    $14.3M
    5.3% of world
  7. 7
    $13.2M
    4.9% of world
  8. 8
    $8.2M
    3.0% of world
  9. 9
    $7.99M
    2.9% of world
  10. 10
    $7.13M
    2.6% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2903.42 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$15.6M
−16.4% vs 2023, 5.6% of world
India imports in 2024
$5.22M
−71.2% vs 2023, 1.9% 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
    $13.3M
    85.4% of exports
  2. 2
    $2.08M
    13.4% of exports
  3. 3
    $106K
    0.7% of exports
  4. 4
    $87.5K
    0.6% of exports
  5. 5
    $1.17K
    <0.1% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $5.19M
    99.5% of imports
  2. 2
    $28.4K
    0.5% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2903.42

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 2903.42 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2903.42

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

What is HS code 290342?

HS code 290342 (also written 2903.42) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: difluoromethane (HFC-32). It sits under heading 2903 (halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 290342?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $277M and imports worth $272M under HS code 290342. Reported exports changed by +34.3% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 290342?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (69.2% of world exports), India (5.6% of world exports) and United Arab Emirates (5.1% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 290342?

The largest importers in 2024 were Thailand (19.4% of world imports), United States (10.6% of world imports) and Brazil (9.9% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 290342?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $15.6M and imported at least $5.22M under HS code 290342 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United States and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290342?

CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including Difluoromethane. 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.