HS 2912 Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function, cyclic polymers of aldehydes, paraformaldehyde
Part of chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2912 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1.98B | $2.12B |
| 2020 | $1.99B | $2.06B |
| 2021 | $2.4B | $2.49B |
| 2022 | $2.53B | $2.71B |
| 2023 | $1.97B | $2.14B |
| 2024 | $2.13B | $2.34B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2912 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 | $50.1M | $43.8M |
| Feb 2022 | $49.2M | $35.8M |
| Mar 2022 | $59.1M | $49.7M |
| Apr 2022 | $51.4M | $44.3M |
| May 2022 | $52.9M | $39.2M |
| Jun 2022 | $51.9M | $43.1M |
| Jul 2022 | $51.8M | $35.9M |
| Aug 2022 | $38.7M | $36.7M |
| Sep 2022 | $46.7M | $42.8M |
| Oct 2022 | $42.1M | $34.3M |
| Nov 2022 | $43.9M | $38M |
| Dec 2022 | $38.9M | $30.1M |
| Jan 2023 | $40M | $29.1M |
| Feb 2023 | $41.9M | $29M |
| Mar 2023 | $42.4M | $30.6M |
| Apr 2023 | $36M | $25.8M |
| May 2023 | $39.7M | $29.4M |
| Jun 2023 | $39.4M | $30.5M |
| Jul 2023 | $38.2M | $27.4M |
| Aug 2023 | $40.8M | $28.8M |
| Sep 2023 | $37.8M | $25.3M |
| Oct 2023 | $35.7M | $27M |
| Nov 2023 | $38.4M | $28.4M |
| Dec 2023 | $37.4M | $24.7M |
| Jan 2024 | $45.5M | $30.3M |
| Feb 2024 | $38.7M | $32.9M |
| Mar 2024 | $39.9M | $33.6M |
| Apr 2024 | $41M | $31.6M |
| May 2024 | $40.8M | $35.6M |
| Jun 2024 | $39.1M | $35.8M |
| Jul 2024 | $45.6M | $35.2M |
| Aug 2024 | $40.2M | $28.9M |
| Sep 2024 | $42.9M | $31.4M |
| Oct 2024 | $45.3M | $35.9M |
| Nov 2024 | $43.4M | $33.4M |
| Dec 2024 | $39.5M | $29.4M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2912 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
Top 10 importers
India focus
What India traded in HS 2912 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$37.2M21.7% of exports
- 2$34.6M20.1% of exports
- 3$14.4M8.4% of exports
- 4$13.6M7.9% of exports
- 5$13M7.6% of exports
- 6$9.29M5.4% of exports
- 7$8.48M4.9% of exports
- 8$6.97M4.1% of exports
India imports from
- 1$74.3M52.0% of imports
- 2$23.9M16.7% of imports
- 3$20.8M14.6% of imports
- 4$9.43M6.6% of imports
- 5$2.84M2.0% of imports
- 6$2.62M1.8% of imports
- 7$2.26M1.6% of imports
- 8$1.74M1.2% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Subheadings of heading 2912
Every six digit code under HS 2912 with world exports in 2024.
- 2912.11Methanal (formaldehyde)$148MImports $151M
- 2912.12Ethanal (acetaldehyde)$37MImports $47.7M
- 2912.19Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function, other$679MImports $743M
- 2912.21Benzaldehyde$71.2MImports $67M
- 2912.29Cyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function, other$435MImports $484M
- 2912.41Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)$383MImports $383M
- 2912.42Ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde)$102MImports $111M
- 2912.49Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen…$159MImports $171M
- 2912.50Cyclic polymers of aldehydes$34.7MImports $42.7M
- 2912.60Paraformaldehyde$84MImports $136M
Chemicals classified under HS 2912
2,359 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.
- 223 suppliersGlutaraldehyde111-30-8C5H8O2
- 221 suppliersSodium carboxymethyl cellulose9004-32-4C8H16NaO8
- 71 suppliers2-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose29702-43-0C6H11FO5
- 82 suppliers2-Deoxyglucose154-17-6C6H12O5
- 66 suppliersAcrolein107-02-8C3H4O
- 121 suppliersPhthalaldehyde643-79-8C8H6O2
- 32 suppliersMalonaldehyde542-78-9C3H4O2
- 101 suppliersGossypol303-45-7C30H30O8
- 155 suppliersCinnamaldehyde104-55-2C9H8O
- 123 suppliersGlyoxal107-22-2C2H2O2
- 124 suppliers3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde139-85-5C7H6O3
- 78 suppliersSalicylaldehyde90-02-8C7H6O2
- 54 suppliersHexanal66-25-1C6H12O
- 59 suppliersDodecanal112-54-9C12H24O
- 94 suppliersCitral5392-40-5C10H16O
- 4 suppliersPropanedial, ion(1-), sodium24382-04-5C3H3NaO2
- 67 suppliersPropanal123-38-6C3H6O
- 50 suppliersOctanal124-13-0C8H16O
- 66 suppliersButanal123-72-8C4H8O
- 128 suppliers4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde123-08-0C7H6O2
- 6 suppliers3-Hydroxybutanal107-89-1C4H8O2
- 41 suppliersNonanal124-19-6C9H18O
- 32 suppliersPhenylacetaldehyde122-78-1C8H8O
- 54 suppliers5-Bromovanillin2973-76-4C8H7BrO3
- 115 suppliers4-Methoxybenzaldehyde123-11-5C8H8O2
- 23 suppliersHexadecanal629-80-1C16H32O
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Suppliers of HS 2912 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- WPWuxi Pharma-Trading Import & Export Co., Ltd.ManufacturerWuxi, China
The company engaged all kinds of import & export chemical products.
Unclaimed profile 37 products - HFHenan Foremost Chem Co.,LtdSupplier China
Henan Foremost Chem Co.,Ltd: Chemical raw materials for paints and coatings, PVC stabilizers and rubbers from China.
Unclaimed profile 73 products - ALAnhui Leafchem Co., LtdManufacturer China
Anhui Leafchem is a leading manufacturer of cosmetic ingredients, food additives, and fine chemicals.
Unclaimed profile 41 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
- 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 - CMChangzhou Mascotchem Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 104 products
- NINingbo Inno Pharmchem Co., Ltd.DistributorNingbo, ChinaUnclaimed profile 193 products
- SPSupreme Petro ChemicalsSupplierChennai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 115 products
- OCOrchid Chemical Supplies LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 54 products
- CDCentral Drug House Pvt. Ltd.ManufacturerNew Delhi, IndiaUnclaimed profile 119 products
Questions about HS 2912
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 2912?
HS code 2912 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function, cyclic polymers of aldehydes, paraformaldehyde. 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 2912?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $2.13B and imports worth $2.34B under HS code 2912. Reported exports changed by +8.3% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 2912?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (30.5% of world exports), Germany (13.9% of world exports) and United States (10.4% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 2912?
The largest importers in 2024 were United States (16.6% of world imports), Germany (9.8% of world imports) and China (6.2% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 2912?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $172M and imported at least $143M under HS code 2912 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United States and its largest supplier was China.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 2912?
CompoundList lists 2,359 chemicals under this code, including Formaldehyde, Glutaraldehyde and Acetaldehyde. 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.