HS chapter 35 Proteins, starches, glues and enzymes
Albuminoidal substances, modified starches, glues, enzymes
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 35 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $27.4B | $29.9B |
| 2020 | $29B | $31.3B |
| 2021 | $35.4B | $37.6B |
| 2022 | $39.1B | $41.2B |
| 2023 | $37.8B | $38.9B |
| 2024 | $37.8B | $39B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 35 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 | $682M | $725M |
| Feb 2022 | $592M | $695M |
| Mar 2022 | $724M | $793M |
| Apr 2022 | $720M | $724M |
| May 2022 | $708M | $772M |
| Jun 2022 | $730M | $774M |
| Jul 2022 | $704M | $697M |
| Aug 2022 | $649M | $721M |
| Sep 2022 | $668M | $715M |
| Oct 2022 | $656M | $702M |
| Nov 2022 | $700M | $766M |
| Dec 2022 | $657M | $812M |
| Jan 2023 | $694M | $768M |
| Feb 2023 | $640M | $733M |
| Mar 2023 | $750M | $869M |
| Apr 2023 | $658M | $716M |
| May 2023 | $695M | $707M |
| Jun 2023 | $769M | $755M |
| Jul 2023 | $692M | $671M |
| Aug 2023 | $694M | $704M |
| Sep 2023 | $722M | $632M |
| Oct 2023 | $702M | $666M |
| Nov 2023 | $707M | $652M |
| Dec 2023 | $628M | $648M |
| Jan 2024 | $712M | $683M |
| Feb 2024 | $625M | $650M |
| Mar 2024 | $714M | $719M |
| Apr 2024 | $705M | $767M |
| May 2024 | $698M | $729M |
| Jun 2024 | $698M | $725M |
| Jul 2024 | $745M | $810M |
| Aug 2024 | $684M | $714M |
| Sep 2024 | $723M | $721M |
| Oct 2024 | $754M | $743M |
| Nov 2024 | $742M | $674M |
| Dec 2024 | $689M | $651M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 35 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$4.93B13.0% of world
- 2$4.9B13.0% of world
- 3$4.88B12.9% of world
- 4$3.35B8.9% of world
- 5$2.21B5.8% of world
- 6Francepartner reported$1.75B4.6% of world
- 7$1.18B3.1% of world
- 8$1.12B3.0% of world
- 9$1.07B2.8% of world
- 10$995M2.6% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$4.42B11.3% of world
- 2$4.01B10.3% of world
- 3$2.95B7.6% of world
- 4$2.15B5.5% of world
- 5$1.46B3.7% of world
- 6$1.3B3.3% of world
- 7$1.24B3.2% of world
- 8$1.24B3.2% of world
- 9$1.18B3.0% of world
- 10Francepartner reported$1.07B2.8% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 35 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners.
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's largest exports in this chapter
- 13507.90Enzymes, prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included, other$59.3M
- 23503.00Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not…$45.5M
- 33504.00Peptones and their derivatives, other protein substances and their derivatives, not…$36.6M
- 43505.10Dextrins and other modified starches$29.7M
- 53501.10Casein$13.8M
- 63506.91Adhesives based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913 or on rubber$10.9M
- 73502.11Egg albumin, dried$9.13M
- 83506.10Products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or…$7.31M
Headings in chapter 35
Every four digit code under HS 35 with world exports in 2024.
- 3501Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives, casein glues$2.13BImports $2.67B
- 3502Albumins (including concentrates of two or more whey proteins, containing by weight more than 80% whey proteins, calculated on the dry matter)…$3.23BImports $3.22B
- 3503Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives, isinglass, other glues…$1.95BImports $2.04B
- 3504Peptones and their derivatives, other protein substances and their derivatives not elsewhere classified or included, hide powder, whether…$4.48BImports $4.42B
- 3505Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches), glues based on starches or on dextrins or other modified starches$4.58BImports $4.99B
- 3506Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere classified or included, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail…$14.1BImports $14.5B
- 3507Enzymes, prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included$7.33BImports $7.11B
Questions about HS 35
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 35?
HS code 35 is a chapter of the Harmonized System that covers albuminoidal substances, modified starches, glues, enzymes. It is split into 7 more detailed four digit headings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 35?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $37.8B and imports worth $39B under HS code 35. Reported exports changed by −0.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 35?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (13.0% of world exports), United States (13.0% of world exports) and Germany (12.9% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 35?
The largest importers in 2024 were China (11.3% of world imports), United States (10.3% of world imports) and Germany (7.6% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 35?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $224M and imported at least $816M under HS code 35 in 2024.
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.