HS 2918.16 Gluconic acid, its salts and esters
Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic 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 2918.16 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $189M | $226M |
| 2020 | $213M | $251M |
| 2021 | $253M | $304M |
| 2022 | $281M | $341M |
| 2023 | $267M | $296M |
| 2024 | $273M | $297M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2918.16 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 | $8.42M | $3.27M |
| Feb 2022 | $6.06M | $3.55M |
| Mar 2022 | $9.89M | $4.96M |
| Apr 2022 | $9.38M | $3.29M |
| May 2022 | $8.35M | $3.81M |
| Jun 2022 | $6.32M | $6M |
| Jul 2022 | $7.06M | $6.36M |
| Aug 2022 | $6.14M | $4.7M |
| Sep 2022 | $7.78M | $5.67M |
| Oct 2022 | $6.77M | $6M |
| Nov 2022 | $5.8M | $4.87M |
| Dec 2022 | $7.52M | $3.06M |
| Jan 2023 | $6.55M | $3.84M |
| Feb 2023 | $7.72M | $4.01M |
| Mar 2023 | $8.7M | $5.91M |
| Apr 2023 | $6.65M | $3.78M |
| May 2023 | $5.74M | $5.33M |
| Jun 2023 | $6M | $3.75M |
| Jul 2023 | $8.32M | $3.81M |
| Aug 2023 | $7.32M | $3.51M |
| Sep 2023 | $7.39M | $4.13M |
| Oct 2023 | $5.68M | $3.27M |
| Nov 2023 | $8.45M | $4.07M |
| Dec 2023 | $6.74M | $4.02M |
| Jan 2024 | $7.95M | $2.87M |
| Feb 2024 | $5.83M | $3.48M |
| Mar 2024 | $9.63M | $3.69M |
| Apr 2024 | $7.68M | $4.64M |
| May 2024 | $7.8M | $4.45M |
| Jun 2024 | $8.31M | $3.39M |
| Jul 2024 | $7.32M | $4.51M |
| Aug 2024 | $8.63M | $3.3M |
| Sep 2024 | $7.4M | $3.93M |
| Oct 2024 | $8.65M | $3.66M |
| Nov 2024 | $9.23M | $3.12M |
| Dec 2024 | $8.88M | $3.21M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2918.16 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
Top 10 importers
- 1Indiapartner reported$41.9M14.1% of world
- 2$17.7M6.0% of world
- 3$15.1M5.1% of world
- 4$12.2M4.1% of world
- 5$11.8M4.0% of world
- 6$11.4M3.8% of world
- 7$10.2M3.4% of world
- 8$10.2M3.4% of world
- 9$10.1M3.4% of world
- 10$9.59M3.2% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 2918.16 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$3.06M30.4% of exports
- 2$1.18M11.7% of exports
- 3$1.06M10.5% of exports
- 4$715K7.1% of exports
- 5$678K6.7% of exports
- 6$535K5.3% of exports
- 7$503K5.0% of exports
- 8$433K4.3% of exports
India imports from
- 1$41.4M98.8% of imports
- 2$464K1.1% of imports
- 3$15.6K<0.1% of imports
- 4$7.29K<0.1% of imports
- 5$1.87K<0.1% of imports
- 6$1.35K<0.1% of imports
- 7$339<0.1% of imports
- 8$156<0.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2918.16
39 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.
- 92 suppliersBis(D-gluconato-kappaO1,kappaO2)copper527-09-3C12H22CuO14
- 107 suppliersZinc gluconate4468-02-4C12H22O14Zn
- 171 suppliersCalcium gluconate299-28-5C12H22CaO14
- 74 suppliersGluconic acid, monopotassium salt299-27-4C6H11KO7
- 362 suppliersSodium gluconate527-07-1C6H11NaO7
- 30 suppliersManganese gluconate6485-39-8C12H22MnO14
- 56 suppliersMagnesium gluconate59625-89-7C12H26MgO16
- 73 suppliersFerrous gluconate299-29-6C12H22FeO14
- 8 suppliersLithium gluconate60816-70-8C6H11LiO7
- 1 suppliersFerric gluconate38658-53-6C18H33FeO21
- 3 suppliersGluconate608-59-3C6H11O7-
- 6 suppliersSodium stibogluconate219717-42-7C12H19Na3O17Sb2
- 2 suppliersFerrous gluconate dihydrate6047-12-7C12H26FeO16
- Galactonic acid13382-27-9C6H12O7
- D-Gulonic acid20246-33-7C6H12O7
- 4 suppliersTribulus terrestris, ext.90131-68-3C10H21N3O9
- Ferrlecit 10077257-36-4C24H44FeNaO28
- L-Gulonic acid526-97-6C6H12O7
- Plasmalyte A97397-05-2C8H32Cl4KMgNa3O18
- D-Mannonic acid642-99-9C6H12O7
- L-Gulonic acid, ion(1-)2002-49-5C6H11O7-
- L-Idonic acid1114-17-6C6H12O7
- Altronic acid24871-35-0C6H12O7
- 8 suppliersMagnesium gluconate anhydrous3632-91-5C12H22MgO14
- 5 suppliersCobaltous gluconate71957-08-9C12H22CoO14
- Calcium lactogluconate52080-72-5C18H32Ca2O20
- 4 suppliersNickel gluconate71957-07-8C12H22NiO14
- 1 suppliersIron(II) gluconate hydrate22830-45-1C12H24FeO15
- 20 suppliersCalcium gluconate monohydrate66905-23-5C12H24CaO15
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Suppliers of HS 2918.16 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- SPSupreme Petro ChemicalsSupplierChennai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 115 products
- HBHenan BON Chemical Co., LtdSupplier China
We are manufacturer of Food Additives in China, if you want to buy Water Purifier, Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemicals, please contact us.
Unclaimed profile 38 products - NLNanjing Lanya Chemical Co.LtdManufacturer China
Leading manufacturer of Acetylacetone, Organic Silanes, and Plastic Additives.
Unclaimed profile 58 products - CPChuming Pharmaceutical LimitedSupplier China
Chuming found in 1999, lies in seaside city Zhuhai, closes to Hongkong and Macau.
Unclaimed profile 172 products - CChemignitionManufacturer India
Chemignition ensures high-quality APIs with strict regulatory compliance and reliable delivery.
Unclaimed profile 54 products - IDInternational Distribution CompanyDistributorAartselaar, BelgiumUnclaimed profile 194 products
- NLNingbo Lucky Chemical Industry Co., LtdManufacturer China
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Unclaimed profile 31 products - WPWuhan Pharma Chemical Co., Ltd.DistributorWuhan, China
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Unclaimed profile 38 products - KCKono Chem Co.,LtdManufacturer China
Kono Chem Co.,Ltd: We're well-known as one of the leading APIs, health products, cosmetics, intermediates, farm chemicals manufacturers and suppliers.
Unclaimed profile 144 products - WVWuxi Volksky New Materials Co.,LtdSupplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 164 products
- SJShandong Jufu Chemical Technology Co., LtdManufacturer China
Revamp your construction game with Jufu Chemical, the top-notch custom construction chemicals company in China.
Unclaimed profile 8 products - AFAnhui Fitech Material Co.,LtdManufacturer China
Anhui Fitech Material is a ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of high-purity metals, alloys, compounds, and target materials since 2010.
Unclaimed profile 40 products
Questions about HS 2918.16
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 291816?
HS code 291816 (also written 2918.16) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic 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 291816?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $273M and imports worth $297M under HS code 291816. Reported exports changed by +2.4% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 291816?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (64.9% of world exports), France (12.1% of world exports) and Netherlands (4.8% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 291816?
The largest importers in 2024 were India (14.1% of world imports), United States (6.0% of world imports) and Portugal (5.1% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 291816?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $10.1M and imported at least $41.9M under HS code 291816 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 291816?
CompoundList lists 39 chemicals under this code, including Bis(D-gluconato-kappaO1,kappaO2)copper, Zinc gluconate and Calcium gluconate. 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.