HS 2905.11 Methanol (methyl alcohol)
Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)
Part of heading 2905 (Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated…), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2905.11 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $9.11B | $9.56B |
| 2020 | $7.65B | $7.65B |
| 2021 | $12.9B | $12.7B |
| 2022 | $12.8B | $13.1B |
| 2023 | $9.1B | $11.2B |
| 2024 | $10.6B | $11.6B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2905.11 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 | $70.6M | $612M |
| Feb 2022 | $73.4M | $523M |
| Mar 2022 | $99.1M | $604M |
| Apr 2022 | $96.2M | $731M |
| May 2022 | $94.5M | $642M |
| Jun 2022 | $65.3M | $582M |
| Jul 2022 | $89.1M | $602M |
| Aug 2022 | $55.8M | $554M |
| Sep 2022 | $87.4M | $535M |
| Oct 2022 | $55.3M | $492M |
| Nov 2022 | $73.3M | $467M |
| Dec 2022 | $94.6M | $520M |
| Jan 2023 | $60.4M | $508M |
| Feb 2023 | $86M | $514M |
| Mar 2023 | $87.3M | $595M |
| Apr 2023 | $62M | $493M |
| May 2023 | $82.7M | $533M |
| Jun 2023 | $52.8M | $495M |
| Jul 2023 | $63.4M | $454M |
| Aug 2023 | $54.3M | $486M |
| Sep 2023 | $62.4M | $440M |
| Oct 2023 | $78.9M | $472M |
| Nov 2023 | $56.4M | $536M |
| Dec 2023 | $51.3M | $530M |
| Jan 2024 | $50.4M | $630M |
| Feb 2024 | $36.7M | $467M |
| Mar 2024 | $64.7M | $469M |
| Apr 2024 | $58.2M | $541M |
| May 2024 | $93M | $535M |
| Jun 2024 | $50.8M | $508M |
| Jul 2024 | $99.1M | $567M |
| Aug 2024 | $69.4M | $536M |
| Sep 2024 | $76.3M | $522M |
| Oct 2024 | $66.3M | $592M |
| Nov 2024 | $78.5M | $488M |
| Dec 2024 | $81M | $495M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2905.11 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1Trinidad and Tobagopartner reported$1.69B16.0% of world
- 2Omanpartner reported$1.49B14.1% of world
- 3$1.28B12.1% of world
- 4$1.01B9.5% of world
- 5United Arab Emiratespartner reported$911M8.6% of world
- 6$826M7.8% of world
- 7$461M4.3% of world
- 8Iranpartner reported$432M4.1% of world
- 9Venezuelapartner reported$391M3.7% of world
- 10$312M2.9% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$3.99B34.3% of world
- 2$1.06B9.1% of world
- 3$706M6.1% of world
- 4$673M5.8% of world
- 5$662M5.7% of world
- 6$498M4.3% of world
- 7$415M3.6% of world
- 8$405M3.5% of world
- 9$390M3.4% of world
- 10$242M2.1% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2905.11 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$267K41.0% of exports
- 2$79.6K12.2% of exports
- 3$64K9.8% of exports
- 4$48.6K7.5% of exports
- 5$48.2K7.4% of exports
- 6$47.3K7.3% of exports
- 7$28.1K4.3% of exports
- 8$23.3K3.6% of exports
India imports from
- 1$200M98.9% of imports
- 2$1.29M0.6% of imports
- 3$483K0.2% of imports
- 4$291K0.1% of imports
- 5$134K<0.1% of imports
- 6$36K<0.1% of imports
- 7$15.3K<0.1% of imports
- 8$4.19K<0.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2905.11
14 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.
The HS text names this chemical directly.
Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.
- 151 suppliersSodium methoxide124-41-4CH3NaO
- 19 suppliersPotassium methoxide865-33-8CH3KO
- 15 suppliersLithium methanolate865-34-9CH3LiO
- 3 suppliersMagnesium methoxide109-88-6C2H6MgO2
- 1 suppliersCalcium dimethanolate2556-53-8C2H6CaO2
- Methanol, titanium(4+) salt (4:1)992-92-7C4H12O4Ti
- Boron Trichloride-Methanol Reagent (5-10%) [for Esterification] (1ml*10)36254-91-8CH4BCl3O
- Zinc methanolate1184-55-0C2H6O2Zn
- 2 suppliersCopper(II) methoxide76890-98-7C2H6CuO2
- Iron(2+) dimethoxide7245-21-8C2H6FeO2
- Manganese(II) methoxide7245-20-7C2H6MnO2
- 1 suppliersTantalum(V) methoxide865-35-0C5H15O5Ta
- Aluminium methanolate865-31-6C3H9AlO3
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Suppliers of HS 2905.11 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- UPUnion Petrochemical Public Company LimitedDistributorBang Phlat, Thailand
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Unclaimed profile 26 products - GIGreenChem Industries, LLCDistributorWest Palm Beach, United States
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Unclaimed profile 233 products - CAChemtech Acids & Chemicals Private LimitedManufacturerHyderabad, India
Hyderabad manufacturer of sodium & potassium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, sulphuric acid (sulfuric acid), oleum and CMS, PDM & SSP fertilizers.
Unclaimed profile 3 products - CPChemino PharmaManufacturer India
Chemino Pharma is one of the largest Pharma API manufacturers in India.
Unclaimed profile 26 products - CECount Energy DistributionDistributorAntwerpen, Belgium
Empower your business with COUNT Group's global petrochemical and energy distribution.
Unclaimed profile 103 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 - TCTri Chemical Laboratories IncSupplier JapanUnclaimed profile 51 products
- ACAlpha ChemikaSupplierMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 34 products
- PIPrimex InternationalManufacturer IndiaUnclaimed profile 92 products
- PCPetroxim ChemicalsManufacturerBeylikdüzü, TurkeyUnclaimed profile 27 products
Questions about HS 2905.11
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 290511?
HS code 290511 (also written 2905.11) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol). It sits under heading 2905 (acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 290511?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $10.6B and imports worth $11.6B under HS code 290511. Reported exports changed by +16.6% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 290511?
The largest exporters in 2024 were Trinidad and Tobago (16.0% of world exports), Oman (14.1% of world exports) and Saudi Arabia (12.1% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 290511?
The largest importers in 2024 were China (34.3% of world imports), Netherlands (9.1% of world imports) and Brazil (6.1% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 290511?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $651K and imported at least $202M under HS code 290511 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Germany and its largest supplier was Saudi Arabia.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290511?
CompoundList lists 14 chemicals under this code, including Methanol, Sodium methoxide and Potassium methoxide. 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.