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HS 2905.44 D-glucitol (sorbitol)

Alcohols: polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol)

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

World exports in 2024
$427M
โˆ’11.7% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$487M
โˆ’10.3% vs 2023
Exporting countries
53
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
129
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2905.44 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$427M in 2024Imports$487M in 2024
$0
$200M
$400M
$600M
World exports and imports of HS 2905.44 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2905.44 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$302M$423M
2020$291M$410M
2021$316M$431M
2022$401M$472M
2023$483M$543M
2024$427M$487M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2905.44 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$3.97M in Dec 2024Imports$10.3M in Dec 2024
$0
$5M
$10M
$15M
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2905.44 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2905.44 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$3.27M$9.87M
Feb 2022$3.41M$13.5M
Mar 2022$4.8M$15.2M
Apr 2022$4.33M$10.8M
May 2022$4.25M$12.7M
Jun 2022$3.93M$12.1M
Jul 2022$2.9M$13.5M
Aug 2022$4.47M$13.5M
Sep 2022$3.71M$13.4M
Oct 2022$3.55M$16.1M
Nov 2022$2.82M$15.5M
Dec 2022$3.55M$15.1M
Jan 2023$3.71M$14.9M
Feb 2023$4.64M$16.8M
Mar 2023$5M$17.9M
Apr 2023$3.05M$17.5M
May 2023$3.72M$17.1M
Jun 2023$4.78M$16.3M
Jul 2023$3.32M$16M
Aug 2023$3.27M$17M
Sep 2023$3.4M$14.4M
Oct 2023$3.27M$14.5M
Nov 2023$4.8M$15M
Dec 2023$4.31M$13.6M
Jan 2024$4.41M$11.1M
Feb 2024$3.38M$13.9M
Mar 2024$4.49M$12.6M
Apr 2024$5.25M$12.4M
May 2024$4.66M$12.1M
Jun 2024$4.07M$11.3M
Jul 2024$4.4M$13.2M
Aug 2024$4.84M$12.4M
Sep 2024$3.61M$14.1M
Oct 2024$3.41M$15.5M
Nov 2024$5.3M$12.3M
Dec 2024$3.97M$10.3M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2905.44 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $169M
    39.6% of world
  2. 2
    $136M
    31.8% of world
  3. 3
    $34.9M
    8.2% of world
  4. 4
    $19.8M
    4.6% of world
  5. 5
    $15.3M
    3.6% of world
  6. 6
    $15.2M
    3.6% of world
  7. 7
    $13.1M
    3.1% of world
  8. 8
    $6.69M
    1.6% of world
  9. 9
    $5.05M
    1.2% of world
  10. 10
    $2.53M
    0.6% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $53.6M
    11.0% of world
  2. 2
    $34.2M
    7.0% of world
  3. 3
    $30.7M
    6.3% of world
  4. 4
    $30M
    6.1% of world
  5. 5
    $24.3M
    5.0% of world
  6. 6
    $23.2M
    4.8% of world
  7. 7
    $22.9M
    4.7% of world
  8. 8
    $21.5M
    4.4% of world
  9. 9
    $21.4M
    4.4% of world
  10. 10
    $20.2M
    4.1% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2905.44 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$13.1M
โˆ’9.8% vs 2023, 3.1% of world
India imports in 2024
$7.05M
+11.5% vs 2023, 1.4% 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
    $3.58M
    27.3% of exports
  2. 2
    $2.18M
    16.6% of exports
  3. 3
    $1.61M
    12.3% of exports
  4. 4
    $1.42M
    10.8% of exports
  5. 5
    $1.39M
    10.6% of exports
  6. 6
    $989K
    7.5% of exports
  7. 7
    $464K
    3.5% of exports
  8. 8
    $344K
    2.6% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $4.33M
    61.4% of imports
  2. 2
    $2.58M
    36.5% of imports
  3. 3
    $79.2K
    1.1% of imports
  4. 4
    $34.6K
    0.5% of imports
  5. 5
    $16.2K
    0.2% of imports
  6. 6
    $16K
    0.2% of imports
  7. 7
    $756
    <0.1% of imports
  8. 8
    $143
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2905.44

1 chemical on CompoundList maps to this code, the most searched first.

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

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Suppliers of HS 2905.44 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2905.44

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

What is HS code 290544?

HS code 290544 (also written 2905.44) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers alcohols: polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol). 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 290544?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $427M and imports worth $487M under HS code 290544. Reported exports changed by โˆ’11.7% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 290544?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (39.6% of world exports), France (31.8% of world exports) and Indonesia (8.2% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 290544?

The largest importers in 2024 were Poland (11.0% of world imports), Japan (7.0% of world imports) and Germany (6.3% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 290544?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $13.1M and imported at least $7.05M under HS code 290544 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Brazil and its largest supplier was Indonesia.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290544?

CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including Sorbitol. 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.