HS 2918.17 2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid (benzilic acid)
Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), 2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid (benzilic acid)
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 2918.17 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1.64M | $795K |
| 2020 | $2.26M | $630K |
| 2021 | $3.93M | $1.56M |
| 2022 | $4.29M | $1.22M |
| 2023 | $1.31M | $933K |
| 2024 | $1.58M | $710K |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2918.17 between the 28 major reporting economies and the rest of the world, Dec 2021 to Nov 2024. Good for direction and seasonality, not a full world total.
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| Month | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | $3.85K | $625 |
| Jan 2022 | $33.5K | n/a |
| Feb 2022 | $43.9K | $179 |
| Mar 2022 | $60K | n/a |
| Apr 2022 | $254K | n/a |
| May 2022 | $33.2K | $2.56K |
| Jun 2022 | $114K | n/a |
| Jul 2022 | $68.4K | $17.2K |
| Aug 2022 | $102K | n/a |
| Sep 2022 | $97.9K | n/a |
| Oct 2022 | $60.5K | n/a |
| Nov 2022 | $197K | n/a |
| Dec 2022 | $146K | n/a |
| Jan 2023 | $147K | $4.57K |
| Feb 2023 | $315K | n/a |
| Mar 2023 | $2.44K | n/a |
| Apr 2023 | $6.62K | n/a |
| May 2023 | $5.27K | n/a |
| Jun 2023 | $751 | $249 |
| Jul 2023 | $13K | $3.88K |
| Aug 2023 | $7.72K | $3.73K |
| Sep 2023 | $86.6K | $500 |
| Oct 2023 | $974 | $70 |
| Nov 2023 | $1.95K | n/a |
| Dec 2023 | $39.9K | $10.1K |
| Jan 2024 | $7.21K | $75 |
| Feb 2024 | $36.3K | $4.74K |
| Mar 2024 | n/a | n/a |
| Apr 2024 | $7.67K | n/a |
| May 2024 | $74.6K | $2.35K |
| Jun 2024 | $362K | n/a |
| Jul 2024 | $14.1K | $222 |
| Aug 2024 | $3.25K | $2.26K |
| Sep 2024 | $185 | $3.32K |
| Oct 2024 | $77.2K | $403 |
| Nov 2024 | $2.4K | $6.67K |
Gaps are months that not enough major economies had reported yet.
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2918.17 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$747K47.4% of world
- 2$402K25.5% of world
- 3$233K14.8% of world
- 4$74.6K4.7% of world
- 5$51.6K3.3% of world
- 6$39.9K2.5% of world
- 7Francepartner reported$12.4K0.8% of world
- 8Switzerlandpartner reported$7.25K0.5% of world
- 9$6.56K0.4% of world
- 10$360<0.1% of world
Top 10 importers
India focus
What India traded in HS 2918.17 in 2023, 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.
Chemicals classified under HS 2918.17
3 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.
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.
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Suppliers of HS 2918.17 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- DFDepew Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.Supplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 167 products
- KCKatwijk Chemie B.V.Supplier NetherlandsUnclaimed profile 79 products
- WEWuhan Eastin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.ManufacturerWuhan, ChinaUnclaimed profile 18 products
- CPChemical PointSupplier GermanyUnclaimed profile 195 products
- GCGenerichem CorporationSupplier United StatesUnclaimed profile 37 products
Questions about HS 2918.17
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 291817?
HS code 291817 (also written 2918.17) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), 2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid (benzilic 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 291817?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $1.58M and imports worth $710K under HS code 291817. Reported exports changed by +20.0% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 291817?
The largest exporters in 2024 were Malaysia (47.4% of world exports), Netherlands (25.5% of world exports) and United States (14.8% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 291817?
The largest importers in 2024 were France (40.2% of world imports), Canada (19.7% of world imports) and Argentina (13.6% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 291817?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $4.59K under HS code 291817 in 2023. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Egypt.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 291817?
CompoundList lists 3 chemicals under this code, including Benzilic acid, Methyl benzilate and Ethyl diphenylglycolate. 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.