HS 2918.11 Lactic acid, its salts and esters
Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters
Part of heading 2918 (Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function…), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2918.11 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $417M | $527M |
| 2020 | $450M | $560M |
| 2021 | $524M | $647M |
| 2022 | $608M | $762M |
| 2023 | $580M | $699M |
| 2024 | $635M | $719M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2918.11 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 | $8.88M | $3.69M |
| Feb 2022 | $7.08M | $4.66M |
| Mar 2022 | $8.38M | $7.27M |
| Apr 2022 | $9.89M | $5.65M |
| May 2022 | $8.88M | $3.19M |
| Jun 2022 | $9.96M | $4.51M |
| Jul 2022 | $8.66M | $7.94M |
| Aug 2022 | $7.13M | $4.8M |
| Sep 2022 | $7.36M | $4.74M |
| Oct 2022 | $9.08M | $5.83M |
| Nov 2022 | $6.36M | $4.75M |
| Dec 2022 | $6.6M | $2.83M |
| Jan 2023 | $7.11M | $3.4M |
| Feb 2023 | $7.95M | $2.95M |
| Mar 2023 | $8.78M | $4.56M |
| Apr 2023 | $7.85M | $5.34M |
| May 2023 | $7.03M | $5.95M |
| Jun 2023 | $7.09M | $5.92M |
| Jul 2023 | $7.97M | $6.03M |
| Aug 2023 | $7.5M | $3.89M |
| Sep 2023 | $7.73M | $4.2M |
| Oct 2023 | $6.26M | $5.18M |
| Nov 2023 | $7.08M | $4.82M |
| Dec 2023 | $5.98M | $6.07M |
| Jan 2024 | $7.08M | $3.23M |
| Feb 2024 | $6.8M | $5.14M |
| Mar 2024 | $8.4M | $4.84M |
| Apr 2024 | $6.85M | $6.34M |
| May 2024 | $8.91M | $6.44M |
| Jun 2024 | $7.07M | $7.2M |
| Jul 2024 | $6.83M | $5.84M |
| Aug 2024 | $5.69M | $4.77M |
| Sep 2024 | $6.99M | $6.93M |
| Oct 2024 | $7.35M | $4.02M |
| Nov 2024 | $6.99M | $6.07M |
| Dec 2024 | $6.43M | $4.79M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2918.11 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$140M22.0% of world
- 2$127M20.0% of world
- 3$72.5M11.4% of world
- 4$69.4M10.9% of world
- 5Francepartner reported$53.4M8.4% of world
- 6$36.4M5.7% of world
- 7$31.4M4.9% of world
- 8$26.8M4.2% of world
- 9$22.1M3.5% of world
- 10$9.32M1.5% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$83.2M11.6% of world
- 2$74.4M10.3% of world
- 3$56.5M7.9% of world
- 4$45M6.3% of world
- 5$40.5M5.6% of world
- 6$38.3M5.3% of world
- 7$34.4M4.8% of world
- 8$29.4M4.1% of world
- 9$28.3M3.9% of world
- 10$20.2M2.8% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2918.11 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$3.16M80.1% of exports
- 2$105K2.7% of exports
- 3$100K2.5% of exports
- 4$88.5K2.2% of exports
- 5$84.1K2.1% of exports
- 6$81.4K2.1% of exports
- 7$74.7K1.9% of exports
- 8$68.8K1.7% of exports
India imports from
- 1$3.73M44.5% of imports
- 2$3.56M42.5% of imports
- 3$520K6.2% of imports
- 4$207K2.5% of imports
- 5$172K2.0% of imports
- 6$85.8K1.0% of imports
- 7$42.4K0.5% of imports
- 8$39.9K0.5% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2918.11
96 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.
- 126 suppliersL-Lactic acid79-33-4C3H6O3
- 51 suppliersAmmonium lactate515-98-0C3H9NO3
- 63 suppliersD-Lactic acid10326-41-7C3H6O3
- 14 suppliersLactate113-21-3C3H5O3-
- 116 suppliersSodium lactate72-17-3C3H5NaO3
- 85 suppliersEthyl lactate97-64-3C5H10O3
- 124 suppliersCalcium lactate814-80-2C6H10CaO6
- 3 suppliersCalcium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, sodium lactate8026-79-7C3H9CaCl2KNa2O6
- 15 suppliersMethyl lactate547-64-8C4H8O3
- 2 suppliersHydroxyacetic acid--2-hydroxypropanoic acid (1/1)34346-01-5C5H10O6
- 10 suppliersAluminum lactate18917-91-4C9H15AlO9
- 10 suppliersMethyl (S)-lactate27871-49-4C4H8O3
- 6 suppliers2-Acetoxypropionic acid535-17-1C5H8O4
- 6 suppliersRinger's lactate8022-63-7C3H6CaCl4KNa2O3
- 23 suppliersButyl lactate138-22-7C7H14O3
- 28 suppliers(L)-Ethyl lactate687-47-8C5H10O3
- 26 suppliersFerrous lactate5905-52-2C6H10FeO6
- 4 suppliersCalcium stearoyl-2-lactylate5793-94-2C48H86CaO12
- 16 suppliers(+)-Methyl lactate17392-83-5C4H8O3
- 18 suppliersSodium lactate, L-867-56-1C3H5NaO3
- 11 suppliersLauryl lactate6283-92-7C15H30O3
- 2 suppliersPropanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester17162-29-7C13H24O3
- 1 suppliers2-(2-Hydroxy-1-oxopropoxy)propionic acid617-57-2C6H10O5
- 3 suppliersMyristyl lactate1323-03-1C17H34O3
- 22 suppliersButyl butyryllactate7492-70-8C11H20O4
- 5 suppliersEthyl (2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate7699-00-5C5H10O3
- 1 suppliersStearoyl lactylate14440-80-3C24H44O6
- 19 suppliersl-Menthyl D-lactate59259-38-0C13H24O3
- Isoamyl lactate19329-89-6C8H16O3
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Suppliers of HS 2918.11 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- WOWuhan Oner Biotech Co.,LtdSupplier China
Wuhan Oner Biotech Co.,Ltd.: Daily chemical and nutrition supplement materials are available from onerbio.
Unclaimed profile 107 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 - SISinoright International Trade Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 36 products
- EFEuroapi FranceManufacturerParis, FranceUnclaimed profile 114 products
- SGShandong Green Chemical Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 84 products
- CPChuming Pharmaceutical LimitedSupplier China
Chuming found in 1999, lies in seaside city Zhuhai, closes to Hongkong and Macau.
Unclaimed profile 172 products - GCGNF Chemical Co.,LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 48 products
- SLSuyog Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.Manufacturer India
Suyog Life Sciences is the top Cetyl Palmitate supplier in India for personal care & cosmetic formulations.
Unclaimed profile 36 products - GGGreenfield Global Inc.ManufacturerMississauga, Canada
Greenfield Global supplies high-purity alcohols, specialty chemicals, and renewable energy solutions worldwide.
Unclaimed profile 12 products - ALActylis Lab SolutionsManufacturerAhmedabad, India
Actylis Lab is a leading supplier and manufacturer in the chemical industry.
Unclaimed profile 180 products - WVWuxi Volksky New Materials Co.,LtdSupplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 164 products
- SKShanghai Kean Technology CoSupplier
Shanghai Kean Technology Co., Ltd. is a global chemical manufacturer and focuses on advanced chemical technology.
Unclaimed profile 153 products
Questions about HS 2918.11
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 291811?
HS code 291811 (also written 2918.11) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters. It sits under heading 2918 (carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids…) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 291811?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $635M and imports worth $719M under HS code 291811. Reported exports changed by +9.6% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 291811?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (22.0% of world exports), Thailand (20.0% of world exports) and Spain (11.4% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 291811?
The largest importers in 2024 were United States (11.6% of world imports), Spain (10.3% of world imports) and Germany (7.9% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 291811?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $3.94M and imported at least $8.38M under HS code 291811 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 291811?
CompoundList lists 96 chemicals under this code, including Lactic acid, L-Lactic acid and Ammonium lactate. 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.