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HS 2905.39 Diols, other

Alcohols: acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)

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

World exports in 2024
$1.92B
โˆ’3.5% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$2B
โˆ’10.6% vs 2023
Exporting countries
58
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
128
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2905.39 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$1.92B in 2024Imports$2B in 2024
$0
$1B
$2B
$3B
$4B
World exports and imports of HS 2905.39 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2905.39 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$1.64B$1.78B
2020$1.37B$1.48B
2021$2.6B$2.95B
2022$2.73B$3.24B
2023$1.99B$2.24B
2024$1.92B$2B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2905.39 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$32.6M in Dec 2024Imports$16.7M in Dec 2024
$0
$20M
$40M
$60M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2905.39 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2905.39 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$37.8M$20.6M
Feb 2022$35.5M$19.6M
Mar 2022$40.4M$22.1M
Apr 2022$53.7M$15.2M
May 2022$41.7M$21.2M
Jun 2022$50.9M$15.5M
Jul 2022$31.3M$16.9M
Aug 2022$24.4M$12.1M
Sep 2022$31.1M$25.1M
Oct 2022$32.4M$11M
Nov 2022$24.5M$17M
Dec 2022$33.6M$12.6M
Jan 2023$32.1M$20.4M
Feb 2023$26.7M$12.2M
Mar 2023$36.2M$25.5M
Apr 2023$34.1M$20.5M
May 2023$34.4M$16.1M
Jun 2023$34.6M$8.02M
Jul 2023$24.7M$12.5M
Aug 2023$22.3M$7.97M
Sep 2023$23.1M$10.3M
Oct 2023$16.1M$10.5M
Nov 2023$23.1M$9.71M
Dec 2023$14.2M$8.72M
Jan 2024$26.6M$10.8M
Feb 2024$24.2M$12.3M
Mar 2024$33.2M$16.5M
Apr 2024$28.8M$19.5M
May 2024$32.9M$15.6M
Jun 2024$30.4M$15.8M
Jul 2024$32.8M$18.4M
Aug 2024$24.1M$13.5M
Sep 2024$24.5M$13.8M
Oct 2024$25.1M$15.5M
Nov 2024$23.2M$12.1M
Dec 2024$32.6M$16.7M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2905.39 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $427M
    22.3% of world
  2. 2
    $344M
    17.9% of world
  3. 3
    $309M
    16.1% of world
  4. 4
    $215M
    11.2% of world
  5. 5
    $169M
    8.8% of world
  6. 6
    $80.8M
    4.2% of world
  7. 7
    $77.2M
    4.0% of world
  8. 8
    $67.3M
    3.5% of world
  9. 9
    $52.7M
    2.7% of world
  10. 10
    $28.7M
    1.5% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $240M
    12.0% of world
  2. 2
    $226M
    11.3% of world
  3. 3
    $210M
    10.5% of world
  4. 4
    $195M
    9.8% of world
  5. 5
    $132M
    6.6% of world
  6. 6
    $127M
    6.4% of world
  7. 7
    $96.7M
    4.8% of world
  8. 8
    $86.7M
    4.3% of world
  9. 9
    $62.7M
    3.1% of world
  10. 10
    $62.5M
    3.1% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2905.39 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$23.8M
+2.5% vs 2023, 1.2% of world
India imports in 2024
$62.7M
โˆ’5.1% vs 2023, 3.1% 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
    $8.82M
    37.0% of exports
  2. 2
    $6.01M
    25.3% of exports
  3. 3
    $2.3M
    9.7% of exports
  4. 4
    $1.81M
    7.6% of exports
  5. 5
    $760K
    3.2% of exports
  6. 6
    $635K
    2.7% of exports
  7. 7
    $538K
    2.3% of exports
  8. 8
    $499K
    2.1% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $26.9M
    43.0% of imports
  2. 2
    $12.6M
    20.1% of imports
  3. 3
    $7.83M
    12.5% of imports
  4. 4
    $6.47M
    10.3% of imports
  5. 5
    $3.25M
    5.2% of imports
  6. 6
    $2.52M
    4.0% of imports
  7. 7
    $1.39M
    2.2% of imports
  8. 8
    $618K
    1.0% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2905.39

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

Indicative HS code

Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.

Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.

Suppliers of HS 2905.39 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2905.39

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

What is HS code 290539?

HS code 290539 (also written 2905.39) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers alcohols: acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol). 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 290539?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $1.92B and imports worth $2B under HS code 290539. Reported exports changed by โˆ’3.5% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 290539?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (22.3% of world exports), United States (17.9% of world exports) and Germany (16.1% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 290539?

The largest importers in 2024 were Germany (12.0% of world imports), China (11.3% of world imports) and South Korea (10.5% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 290539?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $23.8M and imported at least $62.7M under HS code 290539 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was South Korea and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290539?

CompoundList lists 191 chemicals under this code, including 1,3-Propanediol, 1,3-Butanediol and 2,3-Butanediol. 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.