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HS 2915.21 Acetic acid

Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, acetic acid

Part of heading 2915 (Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acidsโ€ฆ), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$1.47B
โˆ’4.9% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$1.81B
โˆ’1.8% vs 2023
Exporting countries
60
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
154
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2915.21 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$1.47B in 2024Imports$1.81B in 2024
$0
$1B
$2B
$3B
$4B
World exports and imports of HS 2915.21 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2915.21 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$1.19B$1.56B
2020$1.15B$1.42B
2021$2.88B$3.15B
2022$2.24B$2.82B
2023$1.55B$1.85B
2024$1.47B$1.81B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2915.21 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$49.3M in Dec 2024Imports$2.51M in Dec 2024
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$50M
$100M
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2915.21 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2915.21 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$99.6M$9M
Feb 2022$67.1M$6.15M
Mar 2022$80.1M$6.95M
Apr 2022$106M$5.88M
May 2022$54.7M$8.8M
Jun 2022$64.3M$7.2M
Jul 2022$56.4M$5.15M
Aug 2022$68M$7.3M
Sep 2022$61.8M$8.58M
Oct 2022$42.5M$3.89M
Nov 2022$69M$4.64M
Dec 2022$45.8M$3.34M
Jan 2023$64.5M$6.28M
Feb 2023$37.6M$5.32M
Mar 2023$44.6M$4.56M
Apr 2023$47.7M$3.52M
May 2023$45.9M$4.24M
Jun 2023$44.8M$5.17M
Jul 2023$53.5M$3.64M
Aug 2023$36.7M$3.79M
Sep 2023$42.1M$3.36M
Oct 2023$31.3M$3.86M
Nov 2023$39.7M$3.42M
Dec 2023$35.8M$3.85M
Jan 2024$57.3M$3.26M
Feb 2024$48.7M$3.38M
Mar 2024$51.5M$3.72M
Apr 2024$55.6M$3.08M
May 2024$61.1M$2.79M
Jun 2024$41M$5.16M
Jul 2024$29.7M$2.82M
Aug 2024$42.2M$2.68M
Sep 2024$41.7M$6.95M
Oct 2024$44.1M$5.97M
Nov 2024$33.7M$2.73M
Dec 2024$49.3M$2.51M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2915.21 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $407M
    27.6% of world
  2. 2
    $384M
    26.0% of world
  3. 3
    $190M
    12.9% of world
  4. 4
    $143M
    9.7% of world
  5. 5
    $111M
    7.5% of world
  6. 6
    $83M
    5.6% of world
  7. 7
    $29.6M
    2.0% of world
  8. 8
    $24.5M
    1.7% of world
  9. 9
    $20.9M
    1.4% of world
  10. 10
    $17.6M
    1.2% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $423M
    23.3% of world
  2. 2
    $212M
    11.7% of world
  3. 3
    $168M
    9.3% of world
  4. 4
    $123M
    6.8% of world
  5. 5
    $101M
    5.6% of world
  6. 6
    $86.3M
    4.8% of world
  7. 7
    $66.8M
    3.7% of world
  8. 8
    $64.1M
    3.5% of world
  9. 9
    $64M
    3.5% of world
  10. 10
    $61.7M
    3.4% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2915.21 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$4.94M
+17.0% vs 2023, 0.3% of world
India imports in 2024
$423M
+10.1% vs 2023, 23.3% 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
    $1.67M
    33.7% of exports
  2. 2
    $921K
    18.6% of exports
  3. 3
    $488K
    9.9% of exports
  4. 4
    $451K
    9.1% of exports
  5. 5
    $378K
    7.6% of exports
  6. 6
    $314K
    6.3% of exports
  7. 7
    $190K
    3.9% of exports
  8. 8
    $137K
    2.8% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $225M
    53.2% of imports
  2. 2
    $131M
    31.1% of imports
  3. 3
    $59.1M
    14.0% of imports
  4. 4
    $5.86M
    1.4% of imports
  5. 5
    $658K
    0.2% of imports
  6. 6
    $327K
    <0.1% of imports
  7. 7
    $141K
    <0.1% of imports
  8. 8
    $54.6K
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2915.21

3 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

Indicative HS code

Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.

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Suppliers of HS 2915.21 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2915.21

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

What is HS code 291521?

HS code 291521 (also written 2915.21) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, acetic acid. It sits under heading 2915 (saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacidsโ€ฆ) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 291521?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $1.47B and imports worth $1.81B under HS code 291521. Reported exports changed by โˆ’4.9% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 291521?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (27.6% of world exports), United States (26.0% of world exports) and Malaysia (12.9% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 291521?

The largest importers in 2024 were India (23.3% of world imports), Germany (11.7% of world imports) and Belgium (9.3% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 291521?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $4.94M and imported at least $423M under HS code 291521 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Germany and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 291521?

CompoundList lists 3 chemicals under this code, including Acetic acid, Formamidine acetate and Ethanolamine acetate. 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.