HS 2941.40 Chloramphenicol and its derivatives, salts thereof
Antibiotics: chloramphenicol and its derivatives, salts thereof
Part of heading 2941 (Antibiotics), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2941.40 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $194M | $155M |
| 2020 | $209M | $175M |
| 2021 | $254M | $196M |
| 2022 | $240M | $220M |
| 2023 | $155M | $130M |
| 2024 | $130M | $112M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2941.40 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 | $13.2M | $19K |
| Feb 2022 | $6.57M | $316K |
| Mar 2022 | $12M | $176K |
| Apr 2022 | $7.3M | $124K |
| May 2022 | $9.48M | $62.2K |
| Jun 2022 | $11.1M | $99.6K |
| Jul 2022 | $10.6M | $53.1K |
| Aug 2022 | $8.18M | $49.2K |
| Sep 2022 | $7.67M | $42.2K |
| Oct 2022 | $7.51M | $26K |
| Nov 2022 | $4.47M | $102K |
| Dec 2022 | $3.63M | $233K |
| Jan 2023 | $4.55M | $238K |
| Feb 2023 | $6.15M | $225K |
| Mar 2023 | $5.86M | $344K |
| Apr 2023 | $4.44M | $273K |
| May 2023 | $3.54M | $94.7K |
| Jun 2023 | $6.83M | $163K |
| Jul 2023 | $5.7M | $67.7K |
| Aug 2023 | $4.78M | $86.6K |
| Sep 2023 | $4.67M | $94.9K |
| Oct 2023 | $3.49M | $271K |
| Nov 2023 | $4.97M | $72.9K |
| Dec 2023 | $4.85M | $796K |
| Jan 2024 | $5.29M | $188K |
| Feb 2024 | $4.16M | $165K |
| Mar 2024 | $3.93M | $67.5K |
| Apr 2024 | $4.9M | $302K |
| May 2024 | $3.15M | $53K |
| Jun 2024 | $5.38M | $17.7K |
| Jul 2024 | $4.08M | $278K |
| Aug 2024 | $3.85M | $277K |
| Sep 2024 | $3.4M | $97.5K |
| Oct 2024 | $4.21M | $518K |
| Nov 2024 | $4.11M | $48.6K |
| Dec 2024 | $4.4M | $373K |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2941.40 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
Top 10 importers
India focus
What India traded in HS 2941.40 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$892K44.2% of exports
- 2$880K43.6% of exports
- 3$63.5K3.1% of exports
- 4$52.1K2.6% of exports
- 5$32.6K1.6% of exports
- 6$20.9K1.0% of exports
- 7$17.2K0.9% of exports
- 8$13.2K0.7% of exports
India imports from
- 1$4.66M98.7% of imports
- 2$52.6K1.1% of imports
- 3$4.47K<0.1% of imports
- 4$4.23K<0.1% of imports
- 5$268<0.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2941.40
10 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.
- 123 suppliersFlorfenicol73231-34-2C12H14Cl2FNO4S
- 81 suppliersThiamphenicol15318-45-3C12H15Cl2NO5S
- 10 suppliersChloramphenicol sodium succinate982-57-0C15H15Cl2N2NaO8
- 20 suppliersChloramphenicol palmitate530-43-8C27H42Cl2N2O6
- 3 suppliersChloramphenicol succinate3544-94-3C15H16Cl2N2O8
- 14 suppliersChloramphenicol base716-61-0C9H12N2O4
- 1 suppliers(2R,3R)-2-((2,2-Dichloroacetyl)amino)-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propyl octadecanoate16255-48-4C29H46Cl2N2O6
- 1 suppliersN-((1R,2R)-1-((Acetyloxy)methyl)-2-hydroxy-2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl)-2,2-dichloroacetamide10318-16-8C13H14Cl2N2O6
- 1 suppliersN-((1R,2R)-2-(Acetyloxy)-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl)-2,2-dichloroacetamide23214-93-9C13H14Cl2N2O6
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Suppliers of HS 2941.40 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- HHuarongManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 72 products
- APAnuh Pharma LimitedManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 61 products
- GPGuobang Pharma Ltd.ManufacturerShaoxing, ChinaUnclaimed profile 22 products
- CPChuming Pharmaceutical LimitedSupplier China
Chuming found in 1999, lies in seaside city Zhuhai, closes to Hongkong and Macau.
Unclaimed profile 172 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
- LCLianyungang Chemivit International Co., LtdSupplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 80 products
- ACAfine Chemicals LimitedSupplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 90 products
- APApex Pharma LtdManufacturerDhaka, Bangladesh
Apex Pharma is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh located at Shafipur, Kaliakair, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
Unclaimed profile 38 products - ALAristopharma Ltd.ManufacturerDhaka, Bangladesh
Aristopharma Ltd. is one of the Top 10 pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh.
Unclaimed profile 194 products - ABAngle Bio PharmaManufacturerAhmedabad, IndiaUnclaimed profile 134 products
- HDHangzhou Deli Chemical Co., LtdSupplierHangzhou, ChinaUnclaimed profile 56 products
Questions about HS 2941.40
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 294140?
HS code 294140 (also written 2941.40) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers antibiotics: chloramphenicol and its derivatives, salts thereof. It sits under heading 2941 (antibiotics) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 294140?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $130M and imports worth $112M under HS code 294140. Reported exports changed by −16.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 294140?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (92.9% of world exports), Spain (1.9% of world exports) and India (1.6% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 294140?
The largest importers in 2024 were Germany (13.8% of world imports), Brazil (10.2% of world imports) and Chile (8.5% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 294140?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $2.02M and imported at least $4.72M under HS code 294140 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Indonesia and its largest supplier was China.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 294140?
CompoundList lists 10 chemicals under this code, including Chloramphenicol, Florfenicol and Thiamphenicol. 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.