HS 3204.18 Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon
Dyes: carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon
Part of heading 3204 (Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based…), in chapter 32 (Dyes, pigments and paints)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 3204.18 per year, 2022 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $453M | $285M |
| 2023 | $645M | $459M |
| 2024 | $696M | $526M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 3204.18 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 | $9.45M | $5.97M |
| Feb 2022 | $9.46M | $5.46M |
| Mar 2022 | $7.5M | $7.12M |
| Apr 2022 | $13.3M | $7.45M |
| May 2022 | $10.8M | $13.4M |
| Jun 2022 | $12.3M | $5.55M |
| Jul 2022 | $15.5M | $8.2M |
| Aug 2022 | $12.6M | $7.15M |
| Sep 2022 | $9.19M | $6.9M |
| Oct 2022 | $7.33M | $10.2M |
| Nov 2022 | $8.93M | $18.9M |
| Dec 2022 | $8.94M | $7M |
| Jan 2023 | $14.8M | $21.5M |
| Feb 2023 | $11.6M | $21M |
| Mar 2023 | $10.3M | $35.4M |
| Apr 2023 | $8.06M | $19.7M |
| May 2023 | $11.8M | $21.4M |
| Jun 2023 | $12.7M | $19.8M |
| Jul 2023 | $14.5M | $24.2M |
| Aug 2023 | $11.3M | $23.3M |
| Sep 2023 | $8.81M | $21.5M |
| Oct 2023 | $13M | $22.7M |
| Nov 2023 | $11.8M | $18.9M |
| Dec 2023 | $8.83M | $15.6M |
| Jan 2024 | $12.6M | $19.4M |
| Feb 2024 | $8.51M | $22.1M |
| Mar 2024 | $13M | $27.3M |
| Apr 2024 | $10.8M | $26.6M |
| May 2024 | $14M | $26.5M |
| Jun 2024 | $17.7M | $25.1M |
| Jul 2024 | $11.9M | $25M |
| Aug 2024 | $11.5M | $16.7M |
| Sep 2024 | $11.4M | $20.3M |
| Oct 2024 | $14.6M | $28.8M |
| Nov 2024 | $10.3M | $21.1M |
| Dec 2024 | $10.6M | $22.4M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 3204.18 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1Francepartner reported$241M34.6% of world
- 2$221M31.7% of world
- 3$84.3M12.1% of world
- 4$69.9M10.0% of world
- 5Switzerlandpartner reported$24.5M3.5% of world
- 6Indiapartner reported$12.9M1.9% of world
- 7$11.4M1.6% of world
- 8$4.97M0.7% of world
- 9$4.17M0.6% of world
- 10$4.13M0.6% of world
Top 10 importers
India focus
What India traded in HS 3204.18 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$4.7M36.3% of exports
- 2$3.22M24.9% of exports
- 3$2.44M18.8% of exports
- 4$1.71M13.2% of exports
- 5$545K4.2% of exports
- 6$123K0.9% of exports
- 7$98.4K0.8% of exports
- 8$44.1K0.3% of exports
India imports from
- 1$2.25M40.2% of imports
- 2$1.59M28.4% of imports
- 3$1.57M28.2% of imports
- 4$111K2.0% of imports
- 5$64.7K1.2% of imports
- 6$11<0.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 3204.18
18 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.
Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.
- 186 suppliersbeta-Carotene7235-40-7C40H56
- 133 suppliersLutein A127-40-2C40H56O2
- 136 suppliersLycopene502-65-8C40H56
- 170 suppliersAstaxanthin472-61-7C40H52O4
- 80 suppliersZeaxanthin144-68-3C40H56O2
- 29 suppliersCrocin42553-65-1C44H64O24
- 32 suppliersCanthaxanthin514-78-3C40H52O2
- 10 suppliersCrocetin27876-94-4C20H24O4
- Bixin6983-79-5C25H30O4
- 6 suppliersbeta-Apo-8'-CAROTENAL1107-26-2C30H40O
- 1 suppliersViolaxanthin126-29-4C40H56O4
- 2 suppliersCryptoxanthin472-70-8C40H56O
- cis-Norbixin626-76-6C24H28O4
- 2,6,11,15-Tetramethylhexadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-heptaenedioic acid873378-86-0C20H24O4
- Citranaxanthin3604-90-8C33H44O
- 1 suppliersEthyl beta-apo-8'-carotenoate1109-11-1C32H44O2
- (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E)-15-((1R,2R)-1,2-Dihydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)-4,9,13-trimethyl-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-pentadecaheptaenoic acid507-61-9C27H38O4
- Rubixanthin3763-55-1C40H56O
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Suppliers of HS 3204.18 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 - LILasons India Pvt. Ltd.ManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 11 products
- IDInternational Distribution CompanyDistributorAartselaar, BelgiumUnclaimed profile 194 products
- CAChengdu Alfa Biotechnology Co., Ltd.ManufacturerChengdu, ChinaUnclaimed profile 200 products
- JRJinan Ruitong Biotech Co., Ltd.SupplierJinan, ChinaUnclaimed profile 54 products
- KCKono Chem Co.,LtdManufacturer China
Kono Chem Co.,Ltd: We're well-known as one of the leading APIs, health products, cosmetics, intermediates, farm chemicals manufacturers and suppliers.
Unclaimed profile 144 products - RPRishabh PharmaTraderBhiwandi, India
Discover quality chemical and iron powders from a leading manufacturer and supplier based in Bhiwandi, India.
Unclaimed profile 13 products - NINewport Industries (Europe) LimitedDistributor IrelandUnclaimed profile 77 products
- HCHangzhou Chemtech Inductry Co., Ltd.ManufacturerHangzhou, China
HANGZHOU CHEMTECH INDUSTRY CO.,LTD is the subsidiary manufacturing company of ZHEJIANG CHEMTECH GROUP CO.,LTMITED.
Unclaimed profile 53 products - HCHangzhou Chemtech Industry Co., Ltd.ManufacturerHangzhou, China
HANGZHOU CHEMTECH INDUSTRY CO.,LTD is the subsidiary manufacturing company of ZHEJIANG CHEMTECH GROUP CO.,LTMITED.
Unclaimed profile 53 products
Questions about HS 3204.18
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 320418?
HS code 320418 (also written 3204.18) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers dyes: carotenoid colouring matters 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 320418?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $696M and imports worth $526M under HS code 320418. Reported exports changed by +8.0% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 320418?
The largest exporters in 2024 were France (34.6% of world exports), Netherlands (31.7% of world exports) and Germany (12.1% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 320418?
The largest importers in 2024 were Netherlands (34.7% of world imports), China (6.3% of world imports) and France (5.0% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 320418?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $12.9M and imported at least $5.58M under HS code 320418 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 320418?
CompoundList lists 18 chemicals under this code, including beta-Carotene, Lutein A and Lycopene. 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.