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HS 2909 Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether…

Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

Part of chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$15B
−6.2% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$15.6B
−0.6% vs 2023
Exporting countries
87
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
180
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2909 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$15B in 2024Imports$15.6B in 2024
$0
$5B
$10B
$15B
$20B
World exports and imports of HS 2909 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2909 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$14.4B$11.1B
2020$10.9B$9.09B
2021$15.8B$13.2B
2022$20B$17.3B
2023$15.9B$15.7B
2024$15B$15.6B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2909 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$204M in Dec 2024Imports$88.8M in Dec 2024
$0
$100M
$200M
$300M
$400M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2909 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2909 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$262M$137M
Feb 2022$216M$96M
Mar 2022$284M$137M
Apr 2022$286M$126M
May 2022$296M$148M
Jun 2022$324M$153M
Jul 2022$285M$141M
Aug 2022$280M$122M
Sep 2022$302M$137M
Oct 2022$196M$118M
Nov 2022$253M$88.8M
Dec 2022$248M$107M
Jan 2023$247M$127M
Feb 2023$213M$85.2M
Mar 2023$176M$114M
Apr 2023$198M$138M
May 2023$217M$82M
Jun 2023$253M$109M
Jul 2023$231M$143M
Aug 2023$252M$123M
Sep 2023$285M$119M
Oct 2023$279M$100M
Nov 2023$265M$103M
Dec 2023$215M$136M
Jan 2024$234M$114M
Feb 2024$215M$102M
Mar 2024$248M$112M
Apr 2024$244M$127M
May 2024$294M$141M
Jun 2024$259M$115M
Jul 2024$224M$114M
Aug 2024$225M$111M
Sep 2024$128M$113M
Oct 2024$226M$93.5M
Nov 2024$172M$88.7M
Dec 2024$204M$88.8M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2909 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $3.98B
    26.6% of world
  2. 2
    $3.11B
    20.8% of world
  3. 3
    $1.67B
    11.2% of world
  4. 4
    $1.33B
    8.9% of world
  5. 5
    $988M
    6.6% of world
  6. 6
    Indiapartner reported
    $509M
    3.4% of world
  7. 7
    $461M
    3.1% of world
  8. 8
    Francepartner reported
    $433M
    2.9% of world
  9. 9
    $351M
    2.3% of world
  10. 10
    $319M
    2.1% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $1.84B
    11.8% of world
  2. 2
    $1.76B
    11.3% of world
  3. 3
    $1.66B
    10.6% of world
  4. 4
    $940M
    6.0% of world
  5. 5
    $888M
    5.7% of world
  6. 6
    $829M
    5.3% of world
  7. 7
    $632M
    4.0% of world
  8. 8
    $598M
    3.8% of world
  9. 9
    $554M
    3.5% of world
  10. 10
    $530M
    3.4% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2909 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$509M
−6.7% vs 2023, 3.4% of world
India imports in 2024
$242M
−8.9% vs 2023, 1.5% 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
    $179M
    35.2% of exports
  2. 2
    $93.8M
    18.4% of exports
  3. 3
    $49.6M
    9.7% of exports
  4. 4
    $25M
    4.9% of exports
  5. 5
    $22.6M
    4.4% of exports
  6. 6
    $21.4M
    4.2% of exports
  7. 7
    $19M
    3.7% of exports
  8. 8
    $10.6M
    2.1% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $112M
    46.5% of imports
  2. 2
    $32.7M
    13.6% of imports
  3. 3
    $28.6M
    11.8% of imports
  4. 4
    $22.4M
    9.3% of imports
  5. 5
    $10.1M
    4.2% of imports
  6. 6
    $8.04M
    3.3% of imports
  7. 7
    $5.03M
    2.1% of imports
  8. 8
    $4.81M
    2.0% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Subheadings of heading 2909

Every six digit code under HS 2909 with world exports in 2024.

Chemicals classified under HS 2909

5,057 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

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Suppliers of HS 2909 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2909

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

What is HS code 2909?

HS code 2909 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. It sits under chapter 29 (organic chemicals). It is split into 10 more detailed six digit subheadings.

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 2909?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $15B and imports worth $15.6B under HS code 2909. Reported exports changed by −6.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 2909?

The largest exporters in 2024 were United States (26.6% of world exports), China (20.8% of world exports) and Saudi Arabia (11.2% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 2909?

The largest importers in 2024 were Singapore (11.8% of world imports), Japan (11.3% of world imports) and Mexico (10.6% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 2909?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $509M and imported at least $242M under HS code 2909 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Singapore and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2909?

CompoundList lists 5,057 chemicals under this code, including Isoflurane, Triclosan and Sevoflurane. 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.