HS 2937.21 Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone…
Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone)
Part of heading 2937 (Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes…), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2937.21 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $254M | $273M |
| 2020 | $263M | $268M |
| 2021 | $214M | $225M |
| 2022 | $257M | $268M |
| 2023 | $268M | $250M |
| 2024 | $252M | $242M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2937.21 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.
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| Month | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | $7.68M | $1.02M |
| Feb 2022 | $4.76M | $1.54M |
| Mar 2022 | $8.2M | $1.11M |
| Apr 2022 | $7.63M | $1.13M |
| May 2022 | $8.93M | $1.27M |
| Jun 2022 | $6.92M | $1.66M |
| Jul 2022 | $12.6M | $904K |
| Aug 2022 | $6.26M | $812K |
| Sep 2022 | $5.37M | $2.25M |
| Oct 2022 | $7.47M | $996K |
| Nov 2022 | $9.72M | $1.54M |
| Dec 2022 | $7.75M | $1.16M |
| Jan 2023 | $8.07M | $1.09M |
| Feb 2023 | $8.75M | $964K |
| Mar 2023 | $8.72M | $2M |
| Apr 2023 | $8.78M | $4.82M |
| May 2023 | $8.75M | $1.56M |
| Jun 2023 | $7.32M | $1M |
| Jul 2023 | $11.5M | $1.77M |
| Aug 2023 | $7.01M | $1.4M |
| Sep 2023 | $7.87M | $2.11M |
| Oct 2023 | $7.87M | $2M |
| Nov 2023 | $6.93M | $1.56M |
| Dec 2023 | $10.4M | $710K |
| Jan 2024 | $12M | $1.86M |
| Feb 2024 | $7.63M | $1.94M |
| Mar 2024 | $9.48M | $2.8M |
| Apr 2024 | $9.01M | $1.26M |
| May 2024 | $6.49M | $1.3M |
| Jun 2024 | $7.56M | $1.71M |
| Jul 2024 | $13.4M | $1.97M |
| Aug 2024 | $6.92M | $1.83M |
| Sep 2024 | $6.25M | $2.96M |
| Oct 2024 | $5.95M | $2.53M |
| Nov 2024 | $9.45M | $693K |
| Dec 2024 | $6.83M | $1.74M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2937.21 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
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India focus
What India traded in HS 2937.21 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$6.08M66.4% of exports
- 2$1.31M14.4% of exports
- 3$533K5.8% of exports
- 4$348K3.8% of exports
- 5$320K3.5% of exports
- 6$258K2.8% of exports
- 7$78.4K0.9% of exports
- 8$64.5K0.7% of exports
India imports from
- 1$38M91.6% of imports
- 2$3.17M7.6% of imports
- 3$178K0.4% of imports
- 4$110K0.3% of imports
- 5$11.5K<0.1% of imports
- 6$9.17K<0.1% of imports
- 7$7.4K<0.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2937.21
9 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 2937.21 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- TTTaizhou Taifa Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.ManufacturerTaizhou, China
TAIZHOU TAIFA PHARMA(ORIGINAL TAIZHOU BAIDA) was founded in 1958, with original name Xianju Chemical Plant.
Unclaimed profile 36 products - HHuarongManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 72 products
- APAnuh Pharma LimitedManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 61 products
- EFEuroapi FranceManufacturerParis, FranceUnclaimed profile 114 products
- ZXZhejiang Xianju Xianle Pharmaceutical Co., LtdSupplier China
Zhejiang Xianju Xianle Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Unclaimed profile 21 products - IDInternational Distribution CompanyDistributorAartselaar, BelgiumUnclaimed profile 194 products
- ZXZhejiang Xianju Junye Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.(Yangfu site)ManufacturerTaizhou, ChinaUnclaimed profile 60 products
- APApigenex PharmaceuticalsManufacturerVadodara, India
Discover the best quality solutions offered by a supplier and trader from Vadodara, India.
Unclaimed profile 93 products - SPSuzhou Pharmaceutical Technology co., ltdManufacturerSuzhou, China
API and intermediate R&D with scalable production capability.
Unclaimed profile 130 products - APAnCheng Pharmaceutical Co.Supplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 105 products
- ALAristopharma Ltd.ManufacturerDhaka, Bangladesh
Aristopharma Ltd. is one of the Top 10 pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh.
Unclaimed profile 194 products - SISinoway Industrial Co., LtdSupplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 200 products
Questions about HS 2937.21
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 293721?
HS code 293721 (also written 2937.21) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone). It sits under heading 2937 (hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis, derivatives…) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 293721?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $252M and imports worth $242M under HS code 293721. Reported exports changed by −5.8% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 293721?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (62.1% of world exports), Italy (9.6% of world exports) and United States (9.4% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 293721?
The largest importers in 2024 were India (17.2% of world imports), United States (10.1% of world imports) and Italy (8.6% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 293721?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $9.15M and imported at least $41.5M under HS code 293721 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 293721?
CompoundList lists 9 chemicals under this code, including Cortisol, Prednisone and Prednisolone. 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.