HS 3204.20 Synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents
Dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents
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 3204.20 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $802M | $806M |
| 2020 | $611M | $630M |
| 2021 | $641M | $604M |
| 2022 | $691M | $708M |
| 2023 | $523M | $507M |
| 2024 | $485M | $474M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 3204.20 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 | $18.3M | $11.6M |
| Feb 2022 | $17.1M | $11.6M |
| Mar 2022 | $18.8M | $17.9M |
| Apr 2022 | $19.6M | $13.9M |
| May 2022 | $21.3M | $13.4M |
| Jun 2022 | $24.3M | $9.8M |
| Jul 2022 | $21.3M | $13M |
| Aug 2022 | $23.5M | $11.2M |
| Sep 2022 | $17.7M | $10.5M |
| Oct 2022 | $13.5M | $12.2M |
| Nov 2022 | $15.6M | $10.5M |
| Dec 2022 | $15.4M | $6.84M |
| Jan 2023 | $22.3M | $8.88M |
| Feb 2023 | $12.6M | $8.41M |
| Mar 2023 | $15.9M | $9.37M |
| Apr 2023 | $12.3M | $7.68M |
| May 2023 | $12.3M | $8.91M |
| Jun 2023 | $14M | $10.1M |
| Jul 2023 | $10.7M | $10.5M |
| Aug 2023 | $13.7M | $7.54M |
| Sep 2023 | $13.5M | $6.78M |
| Oct 2023 | $13.3M | $9.76M |
| Nov 2023 | $12.1M | $6.58M |
| Dec 2023 | $11.2M | $6.04M |
| Jan 2024 | $12.5M | $7.7M |
| Feb 2024 | $10.3M | $12.1M |
| Mar 2024 | $14.1M | $9.72M |
| Apr 2024 | $12M | $8.54M |
| May 2024 | $12.3M | $8.4M |
| Jun 2024 | $13M | $7.29M |
| Jul 2024 | $11.8M | $7.87M |
| Aug 2024 | $11M | $6.94M |
| Sep 2024 | $12.7M | $8.73M |
| Oct 2024 | $14.3M | $7.28M |
| Nov 2024 | $15.5M | $5.74M |
| Dec 2024 | $10.4M | $6.16M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 3204.20 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$153M31.6% of world
- 2$52.1M10.8% of world
- 3Switzerlandpartner reported$48.3M10.0% of world
- 4Indiapartner reported$44.8M9.2% of world
- 5$32.6M6.7% of world
- 6$31.4M6.5% of world
- 7$25M5.2% of world
- 8$17.5M3.6% of world
- 9$13.2M2.7% of world
- 10$13.2M2.7% of world
Top 10 importers
India focus
What India traded in HS 3204.20 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$12.8M28.5% of exports
- 2$3.35M7.5% of exports
- 3$3.19M7.1% of exports
- 4$2.8M6.2% of exports
- 5$2.5M5.6% of exports
- 6$2.23M5.0% of exports
- 7$2.08M4.6% of exports
- 8$2M4.5% of exports
India imports from
- 1$13M86.0% of imports
- 2$680K4.5% of imports
- 3$558K3.7% of imports
- 4$166K1.1% of imports
- 5$162K1.1% of imports
- 6$121K0.8% of imports
- 7$104K0.7% of imports
- 8$91.7K0.6% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 3204.20
109 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.
- 9 suppliersFluorescent brightener 28C40H44N12O10S2
- 1 suppliers2,2'-(1,2-Ethenediyl)bis(5-((4-(bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-6-(phenylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)benzenesulfonic acid4404-43-7C40H44N12O10S2
- 25 suppliers4-Methyl-7-diethylaminocoumarin91-44-1C14H17NO2
- 13 suppliersDiaminostilbenedisulfonic acid81-11-8C14H14N2O6S2
- 45 suppliersFluorescent brightener 1847128-64-5C26H26N2O2S
- 1 suppliersBenzenesulfonic acid, 4,4',4'',4'''-(21H,23H-porphine-5,10,15,20-tetrayl)tetrakis-, tetrasodium salt35218-75-8C44H30N4O12S4
- 7 suppliersCellufluor4193-55-9C40H42N12Na2O10S2
- 5 suppliersDamc87-01-4C12H13NO2
- 1 suppliersTetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin39174-47-5C44H26N4O12S4-4
- 4,4',4'',4'''-(Porphyrin-5,10,15,20-tetrayl)tetrabenzenesulfonic acid xhydrate2824959-07-9C44H32N4O13S4
- 10 suppliersC.I. Fluorescent Brightener 35138775-22-3C28H22O6S2
- 1 suppliersRo 24-7429139339-45-0C14H13ClN4
- 1 suppliersFluorescent brightener 2412224-02-1C40H40N12Na4O16S4
- Cellu-brite133-66-4C44H34N12Na2O6S2
- 4 suppliersBenzoxazole, 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis(5-methyl-17233-65-7C18H14N2O2
- 4-(3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulphonamide2744-49-2C15H14ClN3O2S
- 3 suppliersFba 1852866-43-5C18H10N2O2S
- 35 suppliers4,4'-Bis(2-benzoxazolyl)stilbene1533-45-5C28H18N2O2
- 1 suppliersFluorescent brightener 2363333-62-8C25H15N3O2
- 4,4'-Diamino-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonic acid, (E)-28096-93-7C14H14N2O6S2
- 2-Styrylbenzothiazole1483-30-3C15H11NS
- 6 suppliersBlankophor BA12768-92-2C40H42N12Na2O10S2
- Disodium, 5-[(4,6-dianilino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]-2-[2-[4-[(4,6-dianilino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]-2-sulfonatophenyl]ethenyl]benzenesulfonateC44H34N12Na2O6S2
- Fluorescent brightener 28C40H44N12NaO10S2
- Belofor KB7342-13-4C34H30N10O8S2
- 27 suppliersFluorescent brightener 22016470-24-9C40H40N12Na4O16S4
- 19 suppliersFluorescent brightener 3675089-22-5C24H14N2O2
- Manganese(III)-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin88992-32-9C44H24MnN4O12S4-3
- Ubistatin A759437-26-8C34H24N4O16S4
- 5 suppliersFluorescent brightener 8512224-06-5C36H34N12Na2O8S2
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Suppliers of HS 3204.20 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- SPSln PharmachemSupplierMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 149 products
- NFNeelikon Food Dyes and Chemicals LimitedManufacturerMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 59 products
- FCFoconsci Chemical Industry Co.,LtdManufacturerZaozhuang City, China
We are the leading chemical manufacturer & supplier in China.
Unclaimed profile 178 products - JOJinan Ogilvy Chemical Co., LtdSupplier China
Jinan Ogilvy chemical is a fluorescent whitening agent company in China has been committed to the development of whitening and coloring field.
Unclaimed profile 57 products - SHShanghai Harvest Chemical Industrial Co., LtdManufacturerCn, ChinaUnclaimed profile 70 products
- BTBoldchem TechManufacturerUnclaimed profile 35 products
- HHongxinManufacturer China
Hubei Hongxin Chemical Co., Ltd: Over 15 years of experience in optical brightener's research, producing, and marketing.
Unclaimed profile 6 products - WWelltManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 22 products
- ACAfine Chemicals LimitedSupplier ChinaUnclaimed profile 90 products
- HTHangzhou Tiankai Enterprise Co., LtdManufacturer China
Hangzhou Tiankai Enterprise Co., Ltd: Collect real and free chemical samples from our shop.
Unclaimed profile 125 products - SSShanghai Starsky New Material CoSupplier China
Shanghai Starsky New Material Co., Ltd. is a combination of R&D, production, and sales.
Unclaimed profile 190 products - PSPolymer SolutionsDistributor Spain
Committed to quality and service.
Unclaimed profile 37 products
Questions about HS 3204.20
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 320420?
HS code 320420 (also written 3204.20) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents. 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 320420?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $485M and imports worth $474M under HS code 320420. Reported exports changed by −7.4% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 320420?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (31.6% of world exports), Germany (10.8% of world exports) and Switzerland (10.0% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 320420?
The largest importers in 2024 were United States (9.6% of world imports), Germany (9.1% of world imports) and Indonesia (7.1% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 320420?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $44.8M and imported at least $15.1M under HS code 320420 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 320420?
CompoundList lists 109 chemicals under this code, including Fluorescent brightener 28, 2,2'-(1,2-Ethenediyl)bis(5-((4-(bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-6-(phenylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)benzenesulfonic acid and 4-Methyl-7-diethylaminocoumarin. 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.