HS 3204 Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon, synthetic organic…
Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon, synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined
Part of chapter 32 (Dyes, pigments and paints)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 3204 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $12.4B | $13.2B |
| 2020 | $11.1B | $11.6B |
| 2021 | $13.6B | $14.2B |
| 2022 | $12.8B | $14.2B |
| 2023 | $10.7B | $10.9B |
| 2024 | $11.1B | $11.1B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 3204 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 | $241M | $275M |
| Feb 2022 | $205M | $275M |
| Mar 2022 | $244M | $311M |
| Apr 2022 | $224M | $298M |
| May 2022 | $225M | $312M |
| Jun 2022 | $238M | $289M |
| Jul 2022 | $223M | $263M |
| Aug 2022 | $192M | $253M |
| Sep 2022 | $183M | $238M |
| Oct 2022 | $172M | $226M |
| Nov 2022 | $178M | $222M |
| Dec 2022 | $169M | $176M |
| Jan 2023 | $189M | $229M |
| Feb 2023 | $186M | $208M |
| Mar 2023 | $213M | $242M |
| Apr 2023 | $181M | $200M |
| May 2023 | $190M | $244M |
| Jun 2023 | $194M | $210M |
| Jul 2023 | $175M | $217M |
| Aug 2023 | $176M | $215M |
| Sep 2023 | $186M | $202M |
| Oct 2023 | $176M | $213M |
| Nov 2023 | $181M | $202M |
| Dec 2023 | $151M | $169M |
| Jan 2024 | $186M | $189M |
| Feb 2024 | $165M | $192M |
| Mar 2024 | $207M | $226M |
| Apr 2024 | $185M | $247M |
| May 2024 | $203M | $244M |
| Jun 2024 | $209M | $209M |
| Jul 2024 | $200M | $247M |
| Aug 2024 | $193M | $217M |
| Sep 2024 | $182M | $235M |
| Oct 2024 | $191M | $255M |
| Nov 2024 | $185M | $222M |
| Dec 2024 | $179M | $210M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 3204 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
Top 10 importers
- 1$1.02B9.2% of world
- 2$804M7.2% of world
- 3$771M6.9% of world
- 4$744M6.7% of world
- 5$544M4.9% of world
- 6$513M4.6% of world
- 7$454M4.1% of world
- 8$437M3.9% of world
- 9$387M3.5% of world
- 10$366M3.3% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 3204 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$243M13.5% of exports
- 2$181M10.1% of exports
- 3$180M10.0% of exports
- 4$132M7.4% of exports
- 5$115M6.4% of exports
- 6$101M5.6% of exports
- 7$93.8M5.2% of exports
- 8$61.4M3.4% of exports
India imports from
- 1$143M53.0% of imports
- 2$19.5M7.2% of imports
- 3$17.6M6.5% of imports
- 4$15M5.6% of imports
- 5$15M5.6% of imports
- 6$13.6M5.0% of imports
- 7$9.54M3.5% of imports
- 8$5.9M2.2% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Subheadings of heading 3204
Every six digit code under HS 3204 with world exports in 2024.
- 3204.11Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon$854MImports $829M
- 3204.12Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes…$792MImports $791M
- 3204.13Basic dyes and preparations based thereon$209MImports $224M
- 3204.14Direct dyes and preparations based thereon$328MImports $336M
- 3204.15Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon$435MImports $357M
- 3204.16Reactive dyes and preparations based thereon$1.12BImports $1B
- 3204.17Pigments and preparations based thereon$4.34BImports $4.43B
- 3204.18Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon$696MImports $526M
- 3204.19Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3…$1.08BImports $1.14B
- 3204.20Synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents$485MImports $474M
- 3204.90Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined, preparations as…$735MImports $1.01B
Chemicals classified under HS 3204
1,243 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.
Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.
- 112 suppliersFluorescein2321-07-5C20H12O5
- 190 suppliersMethylene blue61-73-4C16H18ClN3S
- 117 suppliersCrystal violet548-62-9C25H30ClN3
- 186 suppliersbeta-Carotene7235-40-7C40H56
- 133 suppliersLutein A127-40-2C40H56O2
- 131 suppliersMalachite green569-64-2C23H25ClN2
- 102 suppliersKaempferol520-18-3C15H10O6
- 83 suppliersEosin17372-87-1C20H6Br4Na2O5
- 136 suppliersLycopene502-65-8C40H56
- 109 suppliersAlizarin72-48-0C14H8O4
- 168 suppliersRhodamine B81-88-9C28H31ClN2O3
- 89 suppliersC.I. Solvent Yellow 260-11-7C14H15N3
- 170 suppliersAstaxanthin472-61-7C40H52O4
- 60 suppliersC.I. Acid Blue 906104-58-1C47H48N3NaO7S2
- 86 suppliersIndigo482-89-3C16H10N2O2
- 30 suppliersBenzenamine, 4,4'-((4-(methylimino)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)methylene)bis(N,N-dimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:1)603-47-4C24H28ClN3
- 74 suppliersThioflavin T2390-54-7C17H19ClN2S
- 80 suppliersZeaxanthin144-68-3C40H56O2
- 69 suppliersNeutral red553-24-2C15H17ClN4
- 7 suppliersHemin14875-96-8C34H32FeN4O4
- 22 suppliersC.I. Solvent Violet 852080-58-7C24H27N3
- 37 suppliersPhthalocyanine574-93-6C32H18N8
- 29 suppliersCrocin42553-65-1C44H64O24
- 31 suppliersC.I. Basic Orange 1465-61-2C17H20ClN3
- 67 suppliersC.I. Acid Orange 7633-96-5C16H11N2NaO4S
- 52 suppliers2H-Indol-2-one, 3-(1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,3-dihydro-479-41-4C16H10N2O2
- 31 suppliersSulfan blue129-17-9C27H31N2NaO6S2
- 86 suppliersAcid Red 523520-42-1C27H29N2NaO7S2
- 37 suppliers4-Aminoazobenzene60-09-3C12H11N3
- 25 suppliersC.I. Direct Blue 1472-57-1C34H24N6Na4O14S4
Looking for a chemical that is not listed? Search by name or CAS number, or ask suppliers directly.
Suppliers of HS 3204 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- CCChangzhou Comwin Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.DistributorChangzhou, China
As a leading Human APIs supplier in china, ComWin offers 400+ high-purity products including Human APIs, Animal Health, and Agrochemicals.
Unclaimed profile 47 products - HHuarongManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 72 products
- WOWuhan Oner Biotech Co.,LtdSupplier China
Wuhan Oner Biotech Co.,Ltd.: Daily chemical and nutrition supplement materials are available from onerbio.
Unclaimed profile 107 products - BIBhavi International Ltd.ExporterMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 10 products
- SPSln PharmachemSupplierMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 149 products
- OCOrchid Chemical Supplies LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 54 products
- CDCentral Drug House Pvt. Ltd.ManufacturerNew Delhi, IndiaUnclaimed profile 119 products
- SGShandong Green Chemical Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 84 products
- KPK Patel InternationalManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 191 products
- NFNeelikon Food Dyes and Chemicals LimitedManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 59 products
- HZHangzhou Zhuyuan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.ManufacturerHangzhou, China
Discover the latest Medical Intermediate and API Intermediate solutions from Hangzhou.
Unclaimed profile 62 products - NUNanjing Union Rubber & Chemicals Co., Ltd.DistributorNanjing, China
NURCHEM is the leading supplier and manufacturer for rubber chemicals and plastic additives in China.
Unclaimed profile 106 products
Questions about HS 3204
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 3204?
HS code 3204 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon, synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined. It sits under chapter 32 (dyes, pigments and paints). It is split into 11 more detailed six digit subheadings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 3204?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $11.1B and imports worth $11.1B under HS code 3204. Reported exports changed by +3.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 3204?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (22.9% of world exports), India (16.2% of world exports) and Germany (8.9% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 3204?
The largest importers in 2024 were China (9.2% of world imports), South Korea (7.2% of world imports) and Germany (6.9% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 3204?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $1.8B and imported at least $269M under HS code 3204 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 3204?
CompoundList lists 1,243 chemicals under this code, including Fluorescein, Methylene blue and Crystal violet. 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.