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HS 2905.16 Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

Alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

Part of heading 2905 (Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonatedโ€ฆ), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$1.18B
+12.7% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$1.54B
+7.9% vs 2023
Exporting countries
47
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
97
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2905.16 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$1.18B in 2024Imports$1.54B in 2024
$0
$500M
$1B
$1.5B
$2B
World exports and imports of HS 2905.16 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2905.16 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$849M$1.15B
2020$724M$975M
2021$1.43B$1.87B
2022$1.16B$1.67B
2023$1.05B$1.43B
2024$1.18B$1.54B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2905.16 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$23.7M in Dec 2024Imports$8.66M in Dec 2024
$0
$20M
$40M
$60M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2905.16 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2905.16 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$20.1M$15.7M
Feb 2022$21M$14.8M
Mar 2022$23.7M$17.1M
Apr 2022$16M$14.1M
May 2022$19.3M$5.99M
Jun 2022$28.5M$12M
Jul 2022$20.2M$9.01M
Aug 2022$26.6M$8.58M
Sep 2022$13.4M$8.92M
Oct 2022$15.4M$9.8M
Nov 2022$19.4M$9.53M
Dec 2022$19.3M$7.36M
Jan 2023$16.1M$8.94M
Feb 2023$19.1M$9.81M
Mar 2023$20.2M$9.92M
Apr 2023$12.9M$6.42M
May 2023$16.7M$10.5M
Jun 2023$13.2M$6.49M
Jul 2023$13M$8.38M
Aug 2023$17.6M$5.61M
Sep 2023$12.8M$12.8M
Oct 2023$19M$10.2M
Nov 2023$15.6M$11.5M
Dec 2023$14.4M$8.9M
Jan 2024$16.6M$12.8M
Feb 2024$17.1M$14.5M
Mar 2024$31.6M$11M
Apr 2024$33.5M$13.3M
May 2024$46.9M$12.8M
Jun 2024$22.5M$12.3M
Jul 2024$24.7M$13.1M
Aug 2024$24.1M$11.2M
Sep 2024$16.3M$12.1M
Oct 2024$15.4M$11.7M
Nov 2024$19.1M$8.58M
Dec 2024$23.7M$8.66M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2905.16 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $233M
    19.7% of world
  2. 2
    $162M
    13.8% of world
  3. 3
    $148M
    12.5% of world
  4. 4
    $146M
    12.4% of world
  5. 5
    $124M
    10.5% of world
  6. 6
    $123M
    10.5% of world
  7. 7
    $60.8M
    5.2% of world
  8. 8
    $45.9M
    3.9% of world
  9. 9
    $42.6M
    3.6% of world
  10. 10
    $38.6M
    3.3% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $439M
    28.4% of world
  2. 2
    $216M
    14.0% of world
  3. 3
    $87M
    5.6% of world
  4. 4
    $85.7M
    5.6% of world
  5. 5
    $57.8M
    3.7% of world
  6. 6
    $53.2M
    3.4% of world
  7. 7
    $49.7M
    3.2% of world
  8. 8
    $45.1M
    2.9% of world
  9. 9
    $44.6M
    2.9% of world
  10. 10
    $41.8M
    2.7% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2905.16 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$2.25M
+131% vs 2023, 0.2% of world
India imports in 2024
$87M
+87.7% vs 2023, 5.6% 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
    $1.04M
    46.5% of exports
  2. 2
    $341K
    15.2% of exports
  3. 3
    $224K
    10.0% of exports
  4. 4
    $204K
    9.1% of exports
  5. 5
    $185K
    8.2% of exports
  6. 6
    $141K
    6.3% of exports
  7. 7
    $62.8K
    2.8% of exports
  8. 8
    $15.4K
    0.7% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $37.5M
    43.1% of imports
  2. 2
    $15.8M
    18.2% of imports
  3. 3
    $11.1M
    12.8% of imports
  4. 4
    $11M
    12.6% of imports
  5. 5
    $5.95M
    6.8% of imports
  6. 6
    $2.24M
    2.6% of imports
  7. 7
    $2.08M
    2.4% of imports
  8. 8
    $954K
    1.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2905.16

50 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

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Suppliers of HS 2905.16 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2905.16

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

What is HS code 290516?

HS code 290516 (also written 2905.16) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof. 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 290516?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $1.18B and imports worth $1.54B under HS code 290516. Reported exports changed by +12.7% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 290516?

The largest exporters in 2024 were United States (19.7% of world exports), South Korea (13.8% of world exports) and Indonesia (12.5% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 290516?

The largest importers in 2024 were China (28.4% of world imports), Turkey (14.0% of world imports) and India (5.6% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 290516?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $2.25M and imported at least $87M under HS code 290516 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 290516?

CompoundList lists 50 chemicals under this code, including 1-Octanol, N-Butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)nitrosamine and 2-Ethylhexanol. 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.