HS 2905 Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Part of chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2905 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $25.7B | $31.3B |
| 2020 | $23B | $27.4B |
| 2021 | $36B | $41.2B |
| 2022 | $36.6B | $42.3B |
| 2023 | $28.9B | $33B |
| 2024 | $31.6B | $33.6B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2905 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 | $419M | $846M |
| Feb 2022 | $397M | $735M |
| Mar 2022 | $498M | $859M |
| Apr 2022 | $469M | $977M |
| May 2022 | $469M | $831M |
| Jun 2022 | $421M | $783M |
| Jul 2022 | $397M | $793M |
| Aug 2022 | $350M | $754M |
| Sep 2022 | $380M | $729M |
| Oct 2022 | $326M | $672M |
| Nov 2022 | $354M | $655M |
| Dec 2022 | $343M | $681M |
| Jan 2023 | $330M | $680M |
| Feb 2023 | $349M | $697M |
| Mar 2023 | $403M | $768M |
| Apr 2023 | $325M | $674M |
| May 2023 | $352M | $717M |
| Jun 2023 | $318M | $665M |
| Jul 2023 | $319M | $629M |
| Aug 2023 | $331M | $669M |
| Sep 2023 | $331M | $590M |
| Oct 2023 | $358M | $643M |
| Nov 2023 | $321M | $711M |
| Dec 2023 | $283M | $719M |
| Jan 2024 | $351M | $793M |
| Feb 2024 | $318M | $640M |
| Mar 2024 | $396M | $661M |
| Apr 2024 | $385M | $750M |
| May 2024 | $447M | $738M |
| Jun 2024 | $367M | $673M |
| Jul 2024 | $404M | $761M |
| Aug 2024 | $399M | $704M |
| Sep 2024 | $367M | $669M |
| Oct 2024 | $370M | $776M |
| Nov 2024 | $387M | $643M |
| Dec 2024 | $383M | $650M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2905 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$4.54B14.4% of world
- 2$4.35B13.8% of world
- 3$2.4B7.6% of world
- 4$2.3B7.3% of world
- 5$2.14B6.8% of world
- 6Trinidad and Tobagopartner reported$1.69B5.4% of world
- 7Omanpartner reported$1.66B5.3% of world
- 8$1.41B4.4% of world
- 9$993M3.1% of world
- 10United Arab Emiratespartner reported$927M2.9% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$9.45B28.1% of world
- 2$1.85B5.5% of world
- 3$1.84B5.5% of world
- 4$1.76B5.3% of world
- 5$1.69B5.0% of world
- 6Indiapartner reported$1.3B3.9% of world
- 7$1.22B3.6% of world
- 8$1.2B3.6% of world
- 9$1.03B3.1% of world
- 10$962M2.9% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2905 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$76.7M25.9% of exports
- 2$26.4M8.9% of exports
- 3$19.8M6.7% of exports
- 4$19.7M6.6% of exports
- 5$19.1M6.5% of exports
- 6$18.5M6.2% of exports
- 7$16.1M5.4% of exports
- 8$10.8M3.6% of exports
India imports from
- 1$428M33.0% of imports
- 2$259M20.0% of imports
- 3$113M8.7% of imports
- 4$83.2M6.4% of imports
- 5$81.6M6.3% of imports
- 6$78.6M6.1% of imports
- 7$67.3M5.2% of imports
- 8$56.6M4.4% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Subheadings of heading 2905
Every six digit code under HS 2905 with world exports in 2024.
- 2905.11Methanol (methyl alcohol)$10.6BImports $11.6B
- 2905.12Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)$1.48BImports $1.65B
- 2905.13Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)$411MImports $622M
- 2905.14Saturated monohydric alcohols, other butanols$580MImports $486M
- 2905.16Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof$1.18BImports $1.54B
- 2905.17Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol…$563MImports $507M
- 2905.19Saturated monohydric alcohols, other$2.15BImports $1.93B
- 2905.22Acyclic terpene alcohols$481MImports $493M
- 2905.29Unsaturated monohydric alcohols, other$361MImports $367M
- 2905.31Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)$6.97BImports $7.19B
- 2905.32Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)$1.44BImports $1.4B
- 2905.39Diols, other$1.92BImports $2B
- 2905.412-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane)$68.2MImports $150M
- 2905.42Pentaerythritol$213MImports $329M
- 2905.43Mannitol$347MImports $355M
- 2905.44D-glucitol (sorbitol)$427MImports $487M
- 2905.45Glycerol$1.72BImports $1.73B
- 2905.49Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives…$474MImports $513M
- 2905.51Ethchlorvynol (INN)$273KImports $254K
- 2905.59Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols, other$210MImports $201M
Chemicals classified under HS 2905
1,578 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.
The HS text names this chemical directly.
- 992 suppliersGlycerol56-81-5C3H8O3
- 966 suppliersIsopropanol67-63-0C3H8O
- 255 suppliersMannitol69-65-8C6H14O6
- 427 suppliersSorbitol50-70-4C6H14O6
- 943 suppliersMethanol67-56-1CH4O
- 757 suppliersPropylene glycol57-55-6C3H8O2
- 505 suppliers1-Butanol71-36-3C4H10O
- 821 suppliersEthylene glycol107-21-1C2H6O2
- 340 suppliers1-Propanol71-23-8C3H8O
- 154 suppliers1-Octanol111-87-5C8H18O
- 150 suppliers1-Dodecanol112-53-8C12H26O
- 263 suppliersCetyl alcohol36653-82-4C16H34O
Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.
- 86 suppliersChloral hydrate302-17-0C2H3Cl3O2
- 151 suppliersSodium methoxide124-41-4CH3NaO
- 98 suppliersFarnesol4602-84-0C15H26O
- 114 suppliers1,3-Propanediol504-63-2C3H8O2
- 48 suppliersD-Iditol25878-23-3C6H14O6
- 134 suppliersLinalool78-70-6C10H18O
- 182 suppliersErythritol149-32-6C4H10O4
- 143 supplierstert-Butanol75-65-0C4H10O
- 94 suppliers2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol75-89-8C2H3F3O
- 133 suppliersGeraniol106-24-1C10H18O
- 68 suppliersAllyl alcohol107-18-6C3H6O
- 34 suppliersbeta-CITRONELLOL, (R)-1117-61-9C10H20O
- 35 suppliersTreosulfan299-75-2C6H14O8S2
- 57 suppliersTrichloroethanol115-20-8C2H3Cl3O
- 132 suppliers1,3-Butanediol107-88-0C4H10O2
- 101 suppliers1-Hexanol111-27-3C6H14O
- 56 suppliers3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol96-24-2C3H7ClO2
- 103 suppliersIsoamyl alcohol123-51-3C5H12O
Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.
Suppliers of HS 2905 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- CCChangzhou Comwin Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.DistributorChangzhou, China
As a leading Human APIs supplier in china, ComWin offers 400+ high-purity products including Human APIs, Animal Health, and Agrochemicals.
Unclaimed profile 47 products - UPUnion Petrochemical Public Company LimitedDistributorBang Phlat, Thailand
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Unclaimed profile 26 products - TFTRC FinechemsManufacturerNashik, India
TRC Finechems is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fine chemicals, intermediates, and APIs.
Unclaimed profile 70 products - GAGem Aromatics LimitedManufacturerMumbai, India
Gem Aromatics Limited manufactures and exports essential oils, aroma chemicals and value-added derivatives from mint, clove, eucalyptus and phenol.
Unclaimed profile 5 products - HFHenan Foremost Chem Co.,LtdSupplier China
Henan Foremost Chem Co.,Ltd: Chemical raw materials for paints and coatings, PVC stabilizers and rubbers from China.
Unclaimed profile 73 products - ALAnhui Leafchem Co., LtdManufacturer China
Anhui Leafchem is a leading manufacturer of cosmetic ingredients, food additives, and fine chemicals.
Unclaimed profile 41 products - HHHefei Home Sunshine Pharmaceutical Technology Co.,LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 200 products
- HHuarongManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 72 products
- 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 - ZRZhejiang Realsun Chemical Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 22 products
- SISinoright International Trade Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 36 products
- SPSupreme Petro ChemicalsSupplierChennai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 115 products
Questions about HS 2905
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 2905?
HS code 2905 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. It sits under chapter 29 (organic chemicals). It is split into 20 more detailed six digit subheadings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2905?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $31.6B and imports worth $33.6B under HS code 2905. Reported exports changed by +9.5% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 2905?
The largest exporters in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (14.4% of world exports), United States (13.8% of world exports) and China (7.6% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 2905?
The largest importers in 2024 were China (28.1% of world imports), Netherlands (5.5% of world imports) and United States (5.5% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 2905?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $296M and imported at least $1.3B under HS code 2905 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United States and its largest supplier was Saudi Arabia.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2905?
CompoundList lists 1,578 chemicals under this code, including Glycerol, Isopropanol and Mannitol. 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.