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Subheading, 6 digitsChemical HS code

HS 2939.79 Alkaloids of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine, salts, esters and other derivatives, not elsewhere…

Alkaloids: of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine, salts, esters and other derivatives, not elsewhere classified in heading 2939

Part of heading 2939 (Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis…), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$701M
+18.9% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$830M
+26.4% vs 2023
Exporting countries
57
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
111
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2939.79 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$701M in 2024Imports$830M in 2024
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World exports and imports of HS 2939.79 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2939.79 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$501M$450M
2020$473M$490M
2021$524M$623M
2022$562M$633M
2023$589M$656M
2024$701M$830M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2939.79 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$16.1M in Dec 2024Imports$19.6M in Dec 2024
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2939.79 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2939.79 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$9.22M$23M
Feb 2022$8.79M$18.3M
Mar 2022$9.5M$23.6M
Apr 2022$8.94M$19.3M
May 2022$13.3M$24.3M
Jun 2022$8.67M$20.2M
Jul 2022$9.04M$26.1M
Aug 2022$7.57M$21.8M
Sep 2022$9.96M$20.9M
Oct 2022$10.7M$16.9M
Nov 2022$10.4M$19M
Dec 2022$8.57M$17.1M
Jan 2023$18.2M$27.4M
Feb 2023$7.23M$19.4M
Mar 2023$14.2M$23M
Apr 2023$8.82M$19.4M
May 2023$10.6M$24.3M
Jun 2023$8.92M$21.3M
Jul 2023$10.7M$20M
Aug 2023$6.95M$18.3M
Sep 2023$13.8M$22.4M
Oct 2023$8.2M$26.4M
Nov 2023$14.4M$17.6M
Dec 2023$8.1M$19.9M
Jan 2024$10.8M$25.8M
Feb 2024$18.5M$30.1M
Mar 2024$12.7M$35.9M
Apr 2024$15.8M$21.4M
May 2024$10.2M$24.6M
Jun 2024$8.67M$24.1M
Jul 2024$8.38M$19.8M
Aug 2024$9.1M$26.1M
Sep 2024$18.2M$24.3M
Oct 2024$18.4M$36.6M
Nov 2024$16.6M$33M
Dec 2024$16.1M$19.6M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2939.79 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    Switzerlandpartner reported
    $177M
    25.3% of world
  2. 2
    $150M
    21.4% of world
  3. 3
    Indiapartner reported
    $104M
    14.9% of world
  4. 4
    $36.7M
    5.2% of world
  5. 5
    $35.5M
    5.1% of world
  6. 6
    $31.1M
    4.4% of world
  7. 7
    $27.8M
    4.0% of world
  8. 8
    Francepartner reported
    $27.7M
    3.9% of world
  9. 9
    $18.6M
    2.7% of world
  10. 10
    $15.9M
    2.3% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $174M
    20.9% of world
  2. 2
    $122M
    14.7% of world
  3. 3
    $121M
    14.6% of world
  4. 4
    Switzerlandpartner reported
    $57.1M
    6.9% of world
  5. 5
    $46.9M
    5.7% of world
  6. 6
    $28.6M
    3.4% of world
  7. 7
    $23.2M
    2.8% of world
  8. 8
    $21.7M
    2.6% of world
  9. 9
    $20.9M
    2.5% of world
  10. 10
    $17.6M
    2.1% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2939.79 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$104M
−6.1% vs 2023, 14.9% of world
India imports in 2024
$13.4M
−27.7% vs 2023, 1.6% 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
    $21.7M
    20.8% of exports
  2. 2
    $17.9M
    17.1% of exports
  3. 3
    $16.8M
    16.1% of exports
  4. 4
    $15.6M
    14.9% of exports
  5. 5
    $6.08M
    5.8% of exports
  6. 6
    $4.9M
    4.7% of exports
  7. 7
    $4.83M
    4.6% of exports
  8. 8
    $4.3M
    4.1% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $4.43M
    33.0% of imports
  2. 2
    $2.99M
    22.2% of imports
  3. 3
    $2.52M
    18.7% of imports
  4. 4
    $2.06M
    15.3% of imports
  5. 5
    $350K
    2.6% of imports
  6. 6
    $270K
    2.0% of imports
  7. 7
    $263K
    2.0% of imports
  8. 8
    $213K
    1.6% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2939.79

244 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 2939.79 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 2939.79

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

What is HS code 293979?

HS code 293979 (also written 2939.79) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers alkaloids: of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine, salts, esters and other derivatives, not elsewhere classified in heading 2939. It sits under heading 2939 (alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 293979?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $701M and imports worth $830M under HS code 293979. Reported exports changed by +18.9% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 293979?

The largest exporters in 2024 were Switzerland (25.3% of world exports), Germany (21.4% of world exports) and India (14.9% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 293979?

The largest importers in 2024 were United States (20.9% of world imports), Germany (14.7% of world imports) and Italy (14.6% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 293979?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $104M and imported at least $13.4M under HS code 293979 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Germany and its largest supplier was Belgium.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 293979?

CompoundList lists 244 chemicals under this code, including Nicotine, Reserpine and Nicotinic acid. 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.