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HS 2918.13 Salts and esters of tartaric acid

Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), salts and esters of tartaric acid

Part of heading 2918 (Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function…), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$85.4M
+8.3% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$74.8M
+5.8% vs 2023
Exporting countries
46
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
126
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2918.13 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$85.4M in 2024Imports$74.8M in 2024
$0
$25M
$50M
$75M
$100M
World exports and imports of HS 2918.13 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2918.13 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$47.5M$66M
2020$46.6M$67M
2021$53.3M$75.9M
2022$84.3M$85M
2023$78.9M$70.7M
2024$85.4M$74.8M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2918.13 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$1.07M in Dec 2024Imports$352K in Dec 2024
$0
$1M
$2M
$3M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2918.13 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2918.13 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$1.23M$398K
Feb 2022$1.69M$1.18M
Mar 2022$1.32M$694K
Apr 2022$1.1M$576K
May 2022$1.15M$657K
Jun 2022$1.27M$800K
Jul 2022$1.28M$463K
Aug 2022$1.01M$318K
Sep 2022$1.16M$747K
Oct 2022$999K$473K
Nov 2022$2.71M$269K
Dec 2022$966K$775K
Jan 2023$1.14M$532K
Feb 2023$1.41M$482K
Mar 2023$2.36M$424K
Apr 2023$1.1M$851K
May 2023$1.34M$502K
Jun 2023$1.09M$629K
Jul 2023$1.38M$591K
Aug 2023$1.14M$797K
Sep 2023$976K$621K
Oct 2023$1.32M$396K
Nov 2023$1.92M$273K
Dec 2023$1.21M$394K
Jan 2024$1.28M$687K
Feb 2024$1.63M$356K
Mar 2024$1.22M$875K
Apr 2024$1.54M$774K
May 2024$1.32M$629K
Jun 2024$1.98M$803K
Jul 2024$2M$676K
Aug 2024$1.13M$659K
Sep 2024$1.12M$580K
Oct 2024$2.02M$275K
Nov 2024$2.62M$575K
Dec 2024$1.07M$352K

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2918.13 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $26.1M
    30.6% of world
  2. 2
    $8.79M
    10.3% of world
  3. 3
    $8.15M
    9.5% of world
  4. 4
    $6.82M
    8.0% of world
  5. 5
    $6.47M
    7.6% of world
  6. 6
    $4.32M
    5.1% of world
  7. 7
    $3.58M
    4.2% of world
  8. 8
    $2.66M
    3.1% of world
  9. 9
    Francepartner reported
    $2.59M
    3.0% of world
  10. 10
    Indiapartner reported
    $2.47M
    2.9% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $13.2M
    17.7% of world
  2. 2
    $9.01M
    12.0% of world
  3. 3
    $8.09M
    10.8% of world
  4. 4
    Francepartner reported
    $5.16M
    6.9% of world
  5. 5
    $4.3M
    5.8% of world
  6. 6
    $3.06M
    4.1% of world
  7. 7
    $2.48M
    3.3% of world
  8. 8
    $2.3M
    3.1% of world
  9. 9
    $2.2M
    2.9% of world
  10. 10
    $1.69M
    2.3% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2918.13 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$2.47M
+8.2% vs 2023, 2.9% of world
India imports in 2024
$1.29M
−26.7% vs 2023, 1.7% 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
    $688K
    27.9% of exports
  2. 2
    $405K
    16.4% of exports
  3. 3
    $283K
    11.5% of exports
  4. 4
    $242K
    9.8% of exports
  5. 5
    $215K
    8.7% of exports
  6. 6
    $131K
    5.3% of exports
  7. 7
    $116K
    4.7% of exports
  8. 8
    $84.8K
    3.4% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $1.05M
    81.1% of imports
  2. 2
    $130K
    10.0% of imports
  3. 3
    $56K
    4.3% of imports
  4. 4
    $25.6K
    2.0% of imports
  5. 5
    $20.8K
    1.6% of imports
  6. 6
    $4.74K
    0.4% of imports
  7. 7
    $3.97K
    0.3% of imports
  8. 8
    $2.32K
    0.2% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2918.13

52 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 2918.13 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2918.13

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

What is HS code 291813?

HS code 291813 (also written 2918.13) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), salts and esters of tartaric acid. 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 291813?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $85.4M and imports worth $74.8M under HS code 291813. Reported exports changed by +8.3% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 291813?

The largest exporters in 2024 were Spain (30.6% of world exports), China (10.3% of world exports) and Italy (9.5% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 291813?

The largest importers in 2024 were United States (17.7% of world imports), South Korea (12.0% of world imports) and Germany (10.8% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 291813?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $2.47M and imported at least $1.29M under HS code 291813 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Germany and its largest supplier was South Korea.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 291813?

CompoundList lists 52 chemicals under this code, including Choline bitartrate, Potassium tartrate and Sodium tartrate. 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.