HS 2912.12 Ethanal (acetaldehyde)
Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, ethanal (acetaldehyde)
Part of heading 2912 (Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function…), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2912.12 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $43.4M | $50.9M |
| 2020 | $38.2M | $46.5M |
| 2021 | $49.8M | $57.2M |
| 2022 | $53M | $62.2M |
| 2023 | $30.1M | $42.9M |
| 2024 | $37M | $47.7M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2912.12 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 | $2.1M | $1.47M |
| Feb 2022 | $2.76M | $518K |
| Mar 2022 | $2.57M | $1.89M |
| Apr 2022 | $1.75M | $1.24M |
| May 2022 | $2.22M | $2.2M |
| Jun 2022 | $1.98M | $2.13M |
| Jul 2022 | $1.99M | $548K |
| Aug 2022 | $1.52M | $2.23M |
| Sep 2022 | $1.84M | $1.29M |
| Oct 2022 | $1.53M | $1.03M |
| Nov 2022 | $1.62M | $713K |
| Dec 2022 | $1.06M | $1.89M |
| Jan 2023 | $483K | $1.86M |
| Feb 2023 | $739K | $1.36M |
| Mar 2023 | $494K | $1.48M |
| Apr 2023 | $1.08M | $746K |
| May 2023 | $699K | $1.69M |
| Jun 2023 | $428K | $1.47M |
| Jul 2023 | $417K | $1.15M |
| Aug 2023 | $423K | $686K |
| Sep 2023 | $719K | $613K |
| Oct 2023 | $718K | $1.06M |
| Nov 2023 | $861K | $1.56M |
| Dec 2023 | $633K | $1.02M |
| Jan 2024 | $783K | $655K |
| Feb 2024 | $1.07M | $1.39M |
| Mar 2024 | $1.5M | $1.04M |
| Apr 2024 | $1.22M | $1.03M |
| May 2024 | $824K | $1.34M |
| Jun 2024 | $897K | $1.54M |
| Jul 2024 | $714K | $1.33M |
| Aug 2024 | $269K | $1.59M |
| Sep 2024 | $163K | $494K |
| Oct 2024 | $361K | $1.41M |
| Nov 2024 | $1.22M | $1.59M |
| Dec 2024 | $614K | $691K |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2912.12 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$25M67.4% of world
- 2Switzerlandpartner reported$3.13M8.5% of world
- 3$2.85M7.7% of world
- 4Francepartner reported$1.75M4.7% of world
- 5$1.64M4.4% of world
- 6$899K2.4% of world
- 7Indiapartner reported$584K1.6% of world
- 8$347K0.9% of world
- 9$162K0.4% of world
- 10$145K0.4% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$12.2M25.5% of world
- 2$10.1M21.1% of world
- 3$5.87M12.3% of world
- 4Francepartner reported$4.2M8.8% of world
- 5$3.41M7.2% of world
- 6Switzerlandpartner reported$2.32M4.9% of world
- 7$1.69M3.5% of world
- 8$1.27M2.7% of world
- 9$904K1.9% of world
- 10$816K1.7% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2912.12 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$566K96.9% of exports
- 2$16.5K2.8% of exports
- 3$1.3K0.2% of exports
- 4$331<0.1% of exports
India imports from
- 1$86.7K41.0% of imports
- 2$55.8K26.4% of imports
- 3$52.6K24.9% of imports
- 4$13.4K6.3% of imports
- 5$2.81K1.3% of imports
- 6$3550.2% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2912.12
1 chemical on CompoundList maps to this code, the most searched first.
The HS text names this chemical directly.
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Suppliers of HS 2912.12 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- CChemstockManufacturerDubai, United Arab EmiratesUnclaimed profile 193 products
- TGTianjin Gnee Biotech Co., LtdManufacturer China
Gnee Bio manufactures and exports Dichloromethane, Glacial Acetic Acid, Ethyl Acetate & Ethylene Glycol with ISO9001 quality control.
Unclaimed profile 90 products - IiSolventsManufacturerPretoria, South AfricaUnclaimed profile 6 products
- PPentaManufacturerPraha 10, Czech RepublicUnclaimed profile 192 products
- CCChemfe Chemicals Corporation LLPManufacturer IndiaUnclaimed profile 79 products
- EFElan Food Laboratories, IncManufacturerNewark, United StatesUnclaimed profile 92 products
- JAJoshi Agrochem Pharma Private LimitedManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 189 products
- JIJubilant Ingrevia LimitedManufacturerNoida, IndiaUnclaimed profile 59 products
- SCSinopt Chemical (Henan) Co.,LtdSupplier China
We focuses on the production and sales of chemical raw materials, including Titanium, Phosphates, Chlor-Alkali and Surfactants etc.
Unclaimed profile 20 products - HPHuanghua Pengfa Chemical Co., LtdManufacturerHuanghua, ChinaUnclaimed profile 5 products
- ACAshok Chemoharma InternationalManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 25 products
- GBGodavari Biorefineries LimitedManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 37 products
Questions about HS 2912.12
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 291212?
HS code 291212 (also written 2912.12) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, ethanal (acetaldehyde). It sits under heading 2912 (aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function, cyclic polymers of aldehydes…) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 291212?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $37M and imports worth $47.7M under HS code 291212. Reported exports changed by +22.9% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 291212?
The largest exporters in 2024 were Germany (67.4% of world exports), Switzerland (8.5% of world exports) and United States (7.7% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 291212?
The largest importers in 2024 were Germany (25.5% of world imports), Spain (21.1% of world imports) and Sweden (12.3% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 291212?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $584K and imported at least $212K under HS code 291212 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United Kingdom and its largest supplier was United Kingdom.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 291212?
CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including 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.