HS 2906 Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Part of chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2906 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2.32B | $2.17B |
| 2020 | $2.11B | $1.97B |
| 2021 | $2.48B | $2.28B |
| 2022 | $5.2B | $4.48B |
| 2023 | $2.11B | $2.69B |
| 2024 | $2.29B | $2.11B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2906 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 | $41.6M | $50M |
| Feb 2022 | $31.2M | $43.7M |
| Mar 2022 | $55.7M | $48M |
| Apr 2022 | $56.6M | $42.7M |
| May 2022 | $48.2M | $32.9M |
| Jun 2022 | $57.6M | $43.2M |
| Jul 2022 | $50.3M | $43.7M |
| Aug 2022 | $41.5M | $52.1M |
| Sep 2022 | $43.9M | $46.1M |
| Oct 2022 | $31.3M | $35M |
| Nov 2022 | $36.5M | $32.7M |
| Dec 2022 | $35.3M | $29.8M |
| Jan 2023 | $40.8M | $30M |
| Feb 2023 | $40.3M | $31.3M |
| Mar 2023 | $47.4M | $34.6M |
| Apr 2023 | $40.4M | $28.1M |
| May 2023 | $37.7M | $35.1M |
| Jun 2023 | $46.2M | $32.1M |
| Jul 2023 | $41M | $38.3M |
| Aug 2023 | $36.6M | $41.8M |
| Sep 2023 | $51.8M | $37.6M |
| Oct 2023 | $37.5M | $31.3M |
| Nov 2023 | $45.1M | $34M |
| Dec 2023 | $43.5M | $25.7M |
| Jan 2024 | $47.1M | $36.3M |
| Feb 2024 | $39.3M | $29.5M |
| Mar 2024 | $45.1M | $39.5M |
| Apr 2024 | $47.6M | $39.5M |
| May 2024 | $48.6M | $40.1M |
| Jun 2024 | $43.5M | $31.5M |
| Jul 2024 | $45.1M | $39M |
| Aug 2024 | $48.4M | $39.3M |
| Sep 2024 | $38.4M | $34M |
| Oct 2024 | $47.7M | $34.4M |
| Nov 2024 | $50.6M | $30.3M |
| Dec 2024 | $51.1M | $33.6M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2906 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
Top 10 importers
- 1Indiapartner reported$269M12.7% of world
- 2$268M12.7% of world
- 3$216M10.2% of world
- 4$167M7.9% of world
- 5$119M5.6% of world
- 6$85M4.0% of world
- 7$70.4M3.3% of world
- 8$65.9M3.1% of world
- 9$65.3M3.1% of world
- 10$59.8M2.8% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2906 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$81.2M26.6% of exports
- 2$65.6M21.5% of exports
- 3$20M6.5% of exports
- 4$19.2M6.3% of exports
- 5$11M3.6% of exports
- 6$10.9M3.6% of exports
- 7$9.41M3.1% of exports
- 8$8.35M2.7% of exports
India imports from
- 1$179M66.7% of imports
- 2$46.6M17.3% of imports
- 3$22.7M8.4% of imports
- 4$11.5M4.3% of imports
- 5$3.51M1.3% of imports
- 6$2.9M1.1% of imports
- 7$1.39M0.5% of imports
- 8$470K0.2% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Subheadings of heading 2906
Every six digit code under HS 2906 with world exports in 2024.
- 2906.11Menthol$699MImports $669M
- 2906.12Cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols$123MImports $117M
- 2906.13Sterols and inositols$316MImports $291M
- 2906.19Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, other$613MImports $606M
- 2906.21Benzyl alcohol$214MImports $198M
- 2906.29Aromatic, other$326MImports $229M
Chemicals classified under HS 2906
3,230 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.
The HS text names this chemical directly.
Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.
- 178 suppliersCholesterol57-88-5C27H46O
- 116 suppliersCalcitriol32222-06-3C27H44O3
- 276 suppliersAn inositol87-89-8C6H12O6
- 66 suppliers25-Hydroxyvitamin D319356-17-3C27H44O2
- 100 suppliers(-)-beta-Sitosterol83-46-5C29H50O
- 175 suppliers2-Phenylethanol60-12-8C8H10O
- 95 suppliersCalcipotriol112965-21-6C27H40O3
- 27 suppliersEpicholesterol474-77-1C27H46O
- 78 suppliersBorneol507-70-0C10H18O
- 81 suppliersErgosterol57-87-4C28H44O
- 43 suppliersPregnanediol80-92-2C21H36O2
- 169 suppliers(-)-Menthol2216-51-5C10H20O
- 56 suppliersAphidicolin38966-21-1C20H34O4
- 75 suppliersParicalcitol131918-61-1C27H44O3
- 6 suppliersElastase9004-06-2C20H28O2
- 18 suppliers11-cis-Retinol22737-96-8C20H30O
- 44 suppliersLanosterol79-63-0C30H50O
- 64 suppliersLevomenol23089-26-1C15H26O
- 75 suppliersAlfacalcidol41294-56-8C27H44O2
- 12 suppliers5 alpha-Androstane-3 alpha,17 beta-diol1852-53-5C19H32O2
- 45 suppliers7-Dehydrocholesterol434-16-2C27H44O
- 42 suppliersStigmasterol83-48-7C29H48O
- 36 suppliers25-Hydroxycholesterol2140-46-7C27H46O2
- 8 suppliersGinsenosides74749-74-9C30H52O2
- 14 suppliersLumisterol474-69-1C28H44O
- 37 suppliersLupeol545-47-1C30H50O
- 30 suppliersCampesterol474-62-4C28H48O
Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.
Suppliers of HS 2906 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- CCCatapharma Chemicals Private LimitedManufacturerNashik, India
Catapharma Group - Excellence in Catalytic Hydrogenation and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Unclaimed profile 111 products - TFTRC FinechemsManufacturerNashik, India
TRC Finechems is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fine chemicals, intermediates, and APIs.
Unclaimed profile 70 products - HHHefei Home Sunshine Pharmaceutical Technology Co.,LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 200 products
- NSNivon Specialties IndiaManufacturerNavi Mumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 199 products
- PSPrince ScientificSupplierAnkleshwar, IndiaUnclaimed profile 199 products
- HHuarongManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 72 products
- GIGreenChem Industries, LLCDistributorWest Palm Beach, United States
Explore 400+ industrial and specialty chemicals, sourcing services, bulk distribution, warehousing, and logistics solutions from GreenChem Industries.
Unclaimed profile 233 products - WOWuhan Oner Biotech Co.,LtdSupplier China
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Unclaimed profile 107 products - NINingbo Inno Pharmchem Co., Ltd.DistributorNingbo, ChinaUnclaimed profile 193 products
- SISinoright International Trade Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 36 products
- SPSln PharmachemSupplierMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 149 products
- SPSupreme Petro ChemicalsSupplierChennai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 115 products
Questions about HS 2906
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 2906?
HS code 2906 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. It sits under chapter 29 (organic chemicals). It is split into 6 more detailed six digit subheadings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2906?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $2.29B and imports worth $2.11B under HS code 2906. Reported exports changed by +8.4% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 2906?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (33.6% of world exports), India (13.3% of world exports) and Germany (12.4% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 2906?
The largest importers in 2024 were India (12.7% of world imports), United States (12.7% of world imports) and China (10.2% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 2906?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $305M and imported at least $269M under HS code 2906 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was China and its largest supplier was China.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2906?
CompoundList lists 3,230 chemicals under this code, including Cholesterol, Calcitriol and An inositol. 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.