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HS 2905.45 Glycerol

Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol

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

World exports in 2024
$1.72B
โˆ’11.1% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$1.73B
โˆ’11.0% vs 2023
Exporting countries
72
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
166
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2905.45 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$1.72B in 2024Imports$1.73B in 2024
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$1B
$2B
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World exports and imports of HS 2905.45 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2905.45 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$1.18B$1.24B
2020$1.26B$1.31B
2021$1.99B$1.91B
2022$3.23B$3.31B
2023$1.94B$1.94B
2024$1.72B$1.73B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2905.45 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$31.6M in Dec 2024Imports$8.19M in Dec 2024
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2905.45 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2905.45 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$59.3M$19.3M
Feb 2022$51.3M$17.5M
Mar 2022$58.7M$18.7M
Apr 2022$64.9M$21M
May 2022$62.8M$21.3M
Jun 2022$58.2M$21.7M
Jul 2022$58.7M$19.2M
Aug 2022$56.3M$22.8M
Sep 2022$53.5M$20.3M
Oct 2022$53.4M$16.4M
Nov 2022$52.3M$20.3M
Dec 2022$41.5M$13.3M
Jan 2023$54.6M$8.91M
Feb 2023$46.5M$6.45M
Mar 2023$44.5M$9.1M
Apr 2023$29.4M$9.51M
May 2023$32.4M$10.8M
Jun 2023$42.6M$7.5M
Jul 2023$37.1M$7.51M
Aug 2023$41.5M$5.4M
Sep 2023$41.7M$7.84M
Oct 2023$39.5M$5.82M
Nov 2023$40M$6.45M
Dec 2023$23.4M$6.39M
Jan 2024$39M$8.02M
Feb 2024$38.1M$5.32M
Mar 2024$30.3M$5.83M
Apr 2024$33M$7.21M
May 2024$26.6M$7.96M
Jun 2024$32M$7.74M
Jul 2024$28.9M$8.85M
Aug 2024$33.3M$7.91M
Sep 2024$28.7M$7.63M
Oct 2024$37.7M$7.87M
Nov 2024$37.7M$7.23M
Dec 2024$31.6M$8.19M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2905.45 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $505M
    29.3% of world
  2. 2
    $320M
    18.6% of world
  3. 3
    $277M
    16.1% of world
  4. 4
    $187M
    10.9% of world
  5. 5
    $65.9M
    3.8% of world
  6. 6
    $57.4M
    3.3% of world
  7. 7
    $51.8M
    3.0% of world
  8. 8
    $27.8M
    1.6% of world
  9. 9
    $27.8M
    1.6% of world
  10. 10
    $23.4M
    1.4% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $391M
    22.6% of world
  2. 2
    $154M
    8.9% of world
  3. 3
    $80.3M
    4.6% of world
  4. 4
    $75.4M
    4.4% of world
  5. 5
    $69.9M
    4.0% of world
  6. 6
    $67.1M
    3.9% of world
  7. 7
    $64M
    3.7% of world
  8. 8
    $55.6M
    3.2% of world
  9. 9
    $52.6M
    3.0% of world
  10. 10
    $47.3M
    2.7% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2905.45 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$18M
+43.5% vs 2023, 1.0% of world
India imports in 2024
$52.6M
+12.1% vs 2023, 3.0% 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
    $13.9M
    77.3% of exports
  2. 2
    $1.24M
    6.9% of exports
  3. 3
    $930K
    5.2% of exports
  4. 4
    $421K
    2.3% of exports
  5. 5
    $327K
    1.8% of exports
  6. 6
    $176K
    1.0% of exports
  7. 7
    $161K
    0.9% of exports
  8. 8
    $149K
    0.8% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $36.7M
    69.9% of imports
  2. 2
    $9.76M
    18.6% of imports
  3. 3
    $2.92M
    5.5% of imports
  4. 4
    $876K
    1.7% of imports
  5. 5
    $834K
    1.6% of imports
  6. 6
    $502K
    1.0% of imports
  7. 7
    $348K
    0.7% of imports
  8. 8
    $254K
    0.5% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2905.45

6 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

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.

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Suppliers of HS 2905.45 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2905.45

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

What is HS code 290545?

HS code 290545 (also written 2905.45) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol. 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 290545?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $1.72B and imports worth $1.73B under HS code 290545. Reported exports changed by โˆ’11.1% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 290545?

The largest exporters in 2024 were Indonesia (29.3% of world exports), Germany (18.6% of world exports) and Malaysia (16.1% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 290545?

The largest importers in 2024 were China (22.6% of world imports), United States (8.9% of world imports) and Denmark (4.6% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 290545?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $18M and imported at least $52.6M under HS code 290545 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United States and its largest supplier was Indonesia.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290545?

CompoundList lists 6 chemicals under this code, including Glycerol, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, phosphate and Glyzinc. 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.