HS 2905.42 Pentaerythritol
Alcohols: polyhydric, pentaerythritol
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 2905.42 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $224M | $342M |
| 2020 | $199M | $306M |
| 2021 | $291M | $457M |
| 2022 | $256M | $452M |
| 2023 | $239M | $345M |
| 2024 | $213M | $329M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2905.42 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.
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| Month | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | $4.76M | $6.93M |
| Feb 2022 | $5.05M | $8.8M |
| Mar 2022 | $7.62M | $12.6M |
| Apr 2022 | $6.72M | $8.82M |
| May 2022 | $7.91M | $7.97M |
| Jun 2022 | $8M | $7.85M |
| Jul 2022 | $5.59M | $6.6M |
| Aug 2022 | $5.85M | $8.56M |
| Sep 2022 | $3.02M | $6.46M |
| Oct 2022 | $4.39M | $7.07M |
| Nov 2022 | $4.18M | $6.31M |
| Dec 2022 | $4.86M | $4.99M |
| Jan 2023 | $4.41M | $3.7M |
| Feb 2023 | $4.58M | $3.93M |
| Mar 2023 | $5.12M | $14M |
| Apr 2023 | $4.93M | $10.5M |
| May 2023 | $6.03M | $3.83M |
| Jun 2023 | $5.52M | $10.6M |
| Jul 2023 | $5.1M | $9.17M |
| Aug 2023 | $5.75M | $10.2M |
| Sep 2023 | $5.26M | $6.65M |
| Oct 2023 | $5.2M | $7.1M |
| Nov 2023 | $4.76M | $4.8M |
| Dec 2023 | $2.89M | $7.52M |
| Jan 2024 | $5.1M | $3.34M |
| Feb 2024 | $2.81M | $7.49M |
| Mar 2024 | $5.36M | $6.93M |
| Apr 2024 | $3.46M | $10.9M |
| May 2024 | $3.65M | $4.4M |
| Jun 2024 | $2.93M | $6.72M |
| Jul 2024 | $3.5M | $9.08M |
| Aug 2024 | $3.22M | $10.7M |
| Sep 2024 | $3.04M | $5M |
| Oct 2024 | $3.42M | $10.9M |
| Nov 2024 | $3.44M | $9.15M |
| Dec 2024 | $3.77M | $7.65M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2905.42 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
Top 10 importers
- 1$54.7M16.6% of world
- 2$47.2M14.3% of world
- 3$18M5.5% of world
- 4$17.7M5.4% of world
- 5$13.9M4.2% of world
- 6$13.7M4.2% of world
- 7$11.5M3.5% of world
- 8$11M3.3% of world
- 9$10.4M3.2% of world
- 10$10.1M3.1% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2905.42 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$2.88M98.8% of exports
- 2$18K0.6% of exports
- 3$8.15K0.3% of exports
- 4$6.22K0.2% of exports
- 5$1.8K<0.1% of exports
- 6$267<0.1% of exports
- 7$190<0.1% of exports
- 8$148<0.1% of exports
India imports from
- 1$3.71M47.9% of imports
- 2$3.41M44.1% of imports
- 3$612K7.9% of imports
- 4$2.74K<0.1% of imports
- 5$1.58K<0.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2905.42
2 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.
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Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.
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Suppliers of HS 2905.42 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- HFHenan Foremost Chem Co.,LtdSupplier China
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Unclaimed profile 233 products - HBHenan BON Chemical Co., LtdSupplier China
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Unclaimed profile 103 products - LCLianyungang Chemivit International Co., LtdSupplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 80 products
- HTHangzhou Tiankai Enterprise Co., LtdManufacturer China
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Unclaimed profile 17 products - A(Arpadis (China) Co., LtdSupplier China
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Unclaimed profile 74 products - ZCZibo Chemic New Material Co., LtdDistributor ChinaUnclaimed profile 48 products
- HWHenan WM Chemical Co., Ltd. Power by WM CHEMICALSupplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 70 products
- HHHainan Huarong Chemical Co., LtdSupplier China
Hainan Huarong Chemical Co.,Ltd. is a professional leader China phosphorus chemicals manufacturer with high quality and reasonable price.
Unclaimed profile 94 products - BPB. P. ChemicalsManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 24 products
Questions about HS 2905.42
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 290542?
HS code 290542 (also written 2905.42) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers alcohols: polyhydric, pentaerythritol. 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 290542?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $213M and imports worth $329M under HS code 290542. Reported exports changed by −11.0% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 290542?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (45.8% of world exports), Germany (26.5% of world exports) and France (17.1% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 290542?
The largest importers in 2024 were United States (16.6% of world imports), Italy (14.3% of world imports) and South Korea (5.5% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 290542?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $2.92M and imported at least $7.74M under HS code 290542 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United States and its largest supplier was Germany.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290542?
CompoundList lists 2 chemicals under this code, including Pentaerythritol and 2-Bromo-2-methylpropanoic acid--2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (4/1). 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.