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HS 3204.12 Dyes: acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon

Part of heading 3204 (Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based…), in chapter 32 (Dyes, pigments and paints)

World exports in 2024
$792M
+6.2% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$791M
+2.7% vs 2023
Exporting countries
77
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
162
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 3204.12 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$792M in 2024Imports$791M in 2024
$0
$250M
$500M
$750M
$1B
World exports and imports of HS 3204.12 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 3204.12 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$884M$890M
2020$761M$750M
2021$930M$978M
2022$918M$975M
2023$745M$771M
2024$792M$791M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 3204.12 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$9.47M in Dec 2024Imports$23.6M in Dec 2024
$0
$20M
$40M
$60M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 3204.12 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 3204.12 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$12.4M$32.2M
Feb 2022$12.3M$28.7M
Mar 2022$13.2M$37.2M
Apr 2022$11.8M$37.1M
May 2022$11.8M$41.6M
Jun 2022$12M$38.7M
Jul 2022$11.2M$32.6M
Aug 2022$9.13M$30.6M
Sep 2022$10.6M$30.7M
Oct 2022$10.5M$31.3M
Nov 2022$10.2M$27.1M
Dec 2022$8.99M$25.6M
Jan 2023$9.07M$26.4M
Feb 2023$8.65M$23.6M
Mar 2023$11.7M$27.4M
Apr 2023$9.25M$23M
May 2023$11.3M$31M
Jun 2023$9.96M$25.1M
Jul 2023$10.6M$25.8M
Aug 2023$9.39M$25.2M
Sep 2023$9.48M$27M
Oct 2023$9.67M$26.2M
Nov 2023$9.79M$24.3M
Dec 2023$8.14M$20.9M
Jan 2024$11M$21.9M
Feb 2024$10.1M$22.8M
Mar 2024$9.93M$24.6M
Apr 2024$11.3M$28.5M
May 2024$11.8M$30M
Jun 2024$9.5M$27.1M
Jul 2024$10.6M$26.5M
Aug 2024$10.3M$27.3M
Sep 2024$11.3M$28.9M
Oct 2024$11.1M$27.2M
Nov 2024$11.4M$25.5M
Dec 2024$9.47M$23.6M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 3204.12 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    Indiapartner reported
    $276M
    34.9% of world
  2. 2
    $73.3M
    9.3% of world
  3. 3
    $58.3M
    7.4% of world
  4. 4
    $57.3M
    7.2% of world
  5. 5
    $46.4M
    5.9% of world
  6. 6
    $44.9M
    5.7% of world
  7. 7
    $37.3M
    4.7% of world
  8. 8
    $30.9M
    3.9% of world
  9. 9
    Switzerlandpartner reported
    $22M
    2.8% of world
  10. 10
    $22M
    2.8% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $121M
    15.3% of world
  2. 2
    $64.8M
    8.2% of world
  3. 3
    $57.9M
    7.3% of world
  4. 4
    $46.3M
    5.9% of world
  5. 5
    $43.3M
    5.5% of world
  6. 6
    $32.7M
    4.1% of world
  7. 7
    $30.5M
    3.9% of world
  8. 8
    $25.5M
    3.2% of world
  9. 9
    $23.9M
    3.0% of world
  10. 10
    $23.5M
    3.0% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 3204.12 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$276M
+2.5% vs 2023, 34.9% of world
India imports in 2024
$12.8M
+1.2% 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
    $55M
    19.9% of exports
  2. 2
    $41.2M
    14.9% of exports
  3. 3
    $40.7M
    14.7% of exports
  4. 4
    $20.2M
    7.3% of exports
  5. 5
    $19.5M
    7.1% of exports
  6. 6
    $13.9M
    5.0% of exports
  7. 7
    $12.2M
    4.4% of exports
  8. 8
    $11.2M
    4.0% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $3.98M
    31.2% of imports
  2. 2
    $2.55M
    19.9% of imports
  3. 3
    $2.34M
    18.3% of imports
  4. 4
    $995K
    7.8% of imports
  5. 5
    $771K
    6.0% of imports
  6. 6
    $707K
    5.5% of imports
  7. 7
    $384K
    3.0% of imports
  8. 8
    $370K
    2.9% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 3204.12

294 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.

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Suppliers of HS 3204.12 chemicals

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

Questions about HS 3204.12

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

What is HS code 320412?

HS code 320412 (also written 3204.12) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers dyes: acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon. It sits under heading 3204 (synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon, synthetic organic…) in chapter 32 (dyes, pigments and paints).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 320412?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $792M and imports worth $791M under HS code 320412. Reported exports changed by +6.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 320412?

The largest exporters in 2024 were India (34.9% of world exports), China (9.3% of world exports) and Germany (7.4% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 320412?

The largest importers in 2024 were China (15.3% of world imports), Italy (8.2% of world imports) and United States (7.3% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 320412?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $276M and imported at least $12.8M under HS code 320412 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was China and its largest supplier was Spain.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 320412?

CompoundList lists 294 chemicals under this code, including Eosin, Alizarin and C.I. Acid Blue 90. 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.