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HS 2915.60 Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters

Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters

Part of heading 2915 (Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids…), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$704M
+7.9% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$679M
+3.5% vs 2023
Exporting countries
59
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
146
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2915.60 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$704M in 2024Imports$679M in 2024
$0
$250M
$500M
$750M
$1B
World exports and imports of HS 2915.60 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2915.60 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$562M$528M
2020$538M$531M
2021$764M$720M
2022$823M$808M
2023$653M$656M
2024$704M$679M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2915.60 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$14.9M in Dec 2024Imports$5.62M in Dec 2024
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$10M
$20M
$30M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2915.60 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2915.60 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$21.1M$5.5M
Feb 2022$14.8M$5.13M
Mar 2022$20.6M$5.54M
Apr 2022$18.3M$5.77M
May 2022$18.9M$4.47M
Jun 2022$20.7M$4.04M
Jul 2022$15.9M$3.41M
Aug 2022$13.5M$3.93M
Sep 2022$12.4M$5.5M
Oct 2022$11M$6.5M
Nov 2022$11.3M$6.88M
Dec 2022$10.2M$3.94M
Jan 2023$12.6M$4.85M
Feb 2023$14.2M$3.51M
Mar 2023$17.9M$4.58M
Apr 2023$11.9M$6.35M
May 2023$14.9M$5.14M
Jun 2023$10.3M$4.99M
Jul 2023$14.4M$5.01M
Aug 2023$13M$4.76M
Sep 2023$13.1M$3.8M
Oct 2023$11.6M$4.52M
Nov 2023$15.2M$4.97M
Dec 2023$12.1M$4.49M
Jan 2024$13M$4.04M
Feb 2024$11.7M$4.26M
Mar 2024$17.8M$5.61M
Apr 2024$12.7M$6.24M
May 2024$19.4M$8.51M
Jun 2024$11.8M$5.9M
Jul 2024$15.7M$5.39M
Aug 2024$15.9M$5.9M
Sep 2024$14.6M$4.04M
Oct 2024$16.3M$5.76M
Nov 2024$12.2M$4.61M
Dec 2024$14.9M$5.62M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2915.60 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $169M
    24.0% of world
  2. 2
    $162M
    23.0% of world
  3. 3
    $65.2M
    9.3% of world
  4. 4
    $51.1M
    7.3% of world
  5. 5
    $50.9M
    7.2% of world
  6. 6
    $41M
    5.8% of world
  7. 7
    $39.3M
    5.6% of world
  8. 8
    $26M
    3.7% of world
  9. 9
    $25.1M
    3.6% of world
  10. 10
    $18M
    2.6% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    Indiapartner reported
    $66.4M
    9.8% of world
  2. 2
    $66.2M
    9.7% of world
  3. 3
    $50.1M
    7.4% of world
  4. 4
    $46.1M
    6.8% of world
  5. 5
    $33.9M
    5.0% of world
  6. 6
    $29.1M
    4.3% of world
  7. 7
    $28.8M
    4.2% of world
  8. 8
    $27.7M
    4.1% of world
  9. 9
    $26.7M
    3.9% of world
  10. 10
    $20.2M
    3.0% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2915.60 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$17.1M
+20.3% vs 2023, 2.4% of world
India imports in 2024
$66.4M
+8.3% vs 2023, 9.8% 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
    $5.92M
    34.7% of exports
  2. 2
    $1.68M
    9.8% of exports
  3. 3
    $1.66M
    9.7% of exports
  4. 4
    $1.22M
    7.1% of exports
  5. 5
    $1.02M
    6.0% of exports
  6. 6
    $941K
    5.5% of exports
  7. 7
    $790K
    4.6% of exports
  8. 8
    $655K
    3.8% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $28.5M
    43.0% of imports
  2. 2
    $20.3M
    30.6% of imports
  3. 3
    $10.3M
    15.6% of imports
  4. 4
    $5.46M
    8.2% of imports
  5. 5
    $621K
    0.9% of imports
  6. 6
    $405K
    0.6% of imports
  7. 7
    $305K
    0.5% of imports
  8. 8
    $229K
    0.3% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2915.60

341 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.

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.

Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.

Suppliers of HS 2915.60 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2915.60

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

What is HS code 291560?

HS code 291560 (also written 2915.60) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters. It sits under heading 2915 (saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids…) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 291560?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $704M and imports worth $679M under HS code 291560. Reported exports changed by +7.9% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 291560?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (24.0% of world exports), United States (23.0% of world exports) and Netherlands (9.3% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 291560?

The largest importers in 2024 were India (9.8% of world imports), United States (9.7% of world imports) and Netherlands (7.4% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 291560?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $17.1M and imported at least $66.4M under HS code 291560 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 291560?

CompoundList lists 341 chemicals under this code, including Butyric acid, Dipropyl acetate and Pentanoic acid. 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.