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HS 2914.12 Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone)

Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, butanone (methyl ethyl ketone)

Part of heading 2914 (Ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen…), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$621M
+14.2% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$723M
+8.6% vs 2023
Exporting countries
48
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
139
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2914.12 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$621M in 2024Imports$723M in 2024
$0
$500M
$1B
$1.5B
World exports and imports of HS 2914.12 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2914.12 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$564M$628M
2020$545M$671M
2021$678M$831M
2022$978M$1.16B
2023$543M$666M
2024$621M$723M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2914.12 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.

Exports$10.4M in Dec 2024Imports$655K in Dec 2024
$0
$10M
$20M
$30M
$40M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2914.12 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2914.12 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$20.9M$313K
Feb 2022$12M$494K
Mar 2022$20.5M$896K
Apr 2022$23.2M$562K
May 2022$16.9M$1.07M
Jun 2022$27.2M$1.32M
Jul 2022$23.4M$584K
Aug 2022$14.2M$530K
Sep 2022$34.1M$671K
Oct 2022$15.7M$444K
Nov 2022$18.1M$494K
Dec 2022$14.3M$321K
Jan 2023$13.8M$498K
Feb 2023$12.9M$461K
Mar 2023$13.6M$585K
Apr 2023$10.8M$586K
May 2023$13.3M$742K
Jun 2023$11.7M$792K
Jul 2023$9.89M$817K
Aug 2023$9.77M$504K
Sep 2023$12.5M$728K
Oct 2023$10.4M$613K
Nov 2023$10.8M$656K
Dec 2023$8.82M$478K
Jan 2024$10.8M$649K
Feb 2024$10.1M$665K
Mar 2024$13.6M$705K
Apr 2024$15M$643K
May 2024$11.2M$808K
Jun 2024$13.3M$603K
Jul 2024$8.72M$857K
Aug 2024$9.28M$716K
Sep 2024$20.7M$726K
Oct 2024$14.2M$771K
Nov 2024$12M$848K
Dec 2024$10.4M$655K

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2914.12 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $234M
    37.6% of world
  2. 2
    $127M
    20.4% of world
  3. 3
    $86.1M
    13.9% of world
  4. 4
    $45.5M
    7.3% of world
  5. 5
    $42M
    6.8% of world
  6. 6
    $27.1M
    4.4% of world
  7. 7
    $22.2M
    3.6% of world
  8. 8
    $9.75M
    1.6% of world
  9. 9
    Francepartner reported
    $7.88M
    1.3% of world
  10. 10
    $7.84M
    1.3% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $104M
    14.4% of world
  2. 2
    $91.4M
    12.6% of world
  3. 3
    $69.3M
    9.6% of world
  4. 4
    $50M
    6.9% of world
  5. 5
    Vietnampartner reported
    $48.4M
    6.7% of world
  6. 6
    $37M
    5.1% of world
  7. 7
    Indiapartner reported
    $34.2M
    4.7% of world
  8. 8
    $30.1M
    4.2% of world
  9. 9
    $29.3M
    4.0% of world
  10. 10
    $25M
    3.5% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2914.12 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$48.7K
−7.1% vs 2023, <0.1% of world
India imports in 2024
$34.2M
+5.8% vs 2023, 4.7% 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
    $27.3K
    56.0% of exports
  2. 2
    $15.6K
    32.0% of exports
  3. 3
    $5.25K
    10.8% of exports
  4. 4
    $583
    1.2% of exports
  5. 5
    $5
    <0.1% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $29.6M
    86.5% of imports
  2. 2
    $3.45M
    10.1% of imports
  3. 3
    $1.16M
    3.4% of imports
  4. 4
    $11
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2914.12

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Questions about HS 2914.12

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

What is HS code 291412?

HS code 291412 (also written 2914.12) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, butanone (methyl ethyl ketone). It sits under heading 2914 (ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated…) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 291412?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $621M and imports worth $723M under HS code 291412. Reported exports changed by +14.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 291412?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (37.6% of world exports), Netherlands (20.4% of world exports) and Japan (13.9% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 291412?

The largest importers in 2024 were United States (14.4% of world imports), South Korea (12.6% of world imports) and Netherlands (9.6% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 291412?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $48.7K and imported at least $34.2M under HS code 291412 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Thailand and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 291412?

CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including Methyl ethyl ketone. 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.