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HS 2936.21 Vitamins A and their derivatives

Vitamins: vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed

Part of heading 2936 (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced byโ€ฆ), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$621M
+16.4% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$528M
+14.1% vs 2023
Exporting countries
57
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
149
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2936.21 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$621M in 2024Imports$528M in 2024
$0
$500M
$1B
$1.5B
World exports and imports of HS 2936.21 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2936.21 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$671M$915M
2020$741M$959M
2021$862M$1.02B
2022$832M$782M
2023$533M$463M
2024$621M$528M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2936.21 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$13.4M in Dec 2024Imports$18.3M in Dec 2024
$0
$10M
$20M
$30M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2936.21 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2936.21 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$10.9M$21.6M
Feb 2022$10.4M$19.1M
Mar 2022$12.1M$28.7M
Apr 2022$9.62M$22.5M
May 2022$13.3M$25.3M
Jun 2022$13.4M$22.9M
Jul 2022$8.43M$20M
Aug 2022$7.39M$22.8M
Sep 2022$6.39M$14M
Oct 2022$7.45M$13.9M
Nov 2022$12.9M$15.8M
Dec 2022$14.5M$17.2M
Jan 2023$8.94M$15.4M
Feb 2023$5.37M$12.7M
Mar 2023$8.72M$13.4M
Apr 2023$7.12M$14.7M
May 2023$7.53M$15.5M
Jun 2023$6.12M$18.1M
Jul 2023$9.24M$9.03M
Aug 2023$6.84M$11.1M
Sep 2023$6.97M$10.6M
Oct 2023$10.1M$8.76M
Nov 2023$18.7M$8.76M
Dec 2023$5.87M$8.41M
Jan 2024$6.01M$11.1M
Feb 2024$8.25M$19.5M
Mar 2024$6.58M$16.4M
Apr 2024$6.7M$15.9M
May 2024$6.99M$16.5M
Jun 2024$7.48M$11M
Jul 2024$8.9M$14.8M
Aug 2024$7.18M$12.5M
Sep 2024$11.9M$8.66M
Oct 2024$12M$22.7M
Nov 2024$8.94M$14.9M
Dec 2024$13.4M$18.3M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2936.21 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $166M
    26.7% of world
  2. 2
    $158M
    25.5% of world
  3. 3
    $133M
    21.4% of world
  4. 4
    $33.5M
    5.4% of world
  5. 5
    $26M
    4.2% of world
  6. 6
    $25.1M
    4.0% of world
  7. 7
    $15.5M
    2.5% of world
  8. 8
    $13.3M
    2.2% of world
  9. 9
    $8.26M
    1.3% of world
  10. 10
    $8.22M
    1.3% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $88.3M
    16.7% of world
  2. 2
    $45.9M
    8.7% of world
  3. 3
    $26.6M
    5.0% of world
  4. 4
    $24.7M
    4.7% of world
  5. 5
    $21.8M
    4.1% of world
  6. 6
    $20.5M
    3.9% of world
  7. 7
    $17.6M
    3.3% of world
  8. 8
    $17M
    3.2% of world
  9. 9
    $16.9M
    3.2% of world
  10. 10
    $15.7M
    3.0% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2936.21 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$7.06M
+49.1% vs 2023, 1.1% of world
India imports in 2024
$15.2M
โˆ’0.4% vs 2023, 2.9% 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
    $4.01M
    56.8% of exports
  2. 2
    $827K
    11.7% of exports
  3. 3
    $656K
    9.3% of exports
  4. 4
    $275K
    3.9% of exports
  5. 5
    $263K
    3.7% of exports
  6. 6
    $225K
    3.2% of exports
  7. 7
    $176K
    2.5% of exports
  8. 8
    $126K
    1.8% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $9.91M
    65.0% of imports
  2. 2
    $3.22M
    21.1% of imports
  3. 3
    $1.61M
    10.6% of imports
  4. 4
    $303K
    2.0% of imports
  5. 5
    $182K
    1.2% of imports
  6. 6
    $3.19K
    <0.1% of imports
  7. 7
    $735
    <0.1% of imports
  8. 8
    $732
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2936.21

6 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.

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Suppliers of HS 2936.21 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2936.21

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

What is HS code 293621?

HS code 293621 (also written 2936.21) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers vitamins: vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed. It sits under heading 2936 (provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivativesโ€ฆ) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 293621?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $621M and imports worth $528M under HS code 293621. Reported exports changed by +16.4% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 293621?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (26.7% of world exports), United States (25.5% of world exports) and Switzerland (21.4% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 293621?

The largest importers in 2024 were United States (16.7% of world imports), Germany (8.7% of world imports) and Netherlands (5.0% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 293621?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $7.06M and imported at least $15.2M under HS code 293621 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 293621?

CompoundList lists 6 chemicals under this code, including Retinoic acid, Retinol and Retinol palmitate. 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.