HS chapter 36 Explosives and pyrotechnics
Explosives, pyrotechnic products, matches, pyrophoric alloys, certain combustible preparations
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 36 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $3.92B | $4.03B |
| 2020 | $3.27B | $3.45B |
| 2021 | $3.97B | $4.13B |
| 2022 | $4.54B | $4.94B |
| 2023 | $5.1B | $5.2B |
| 2024 | $5.72B | $5.98B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 36 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 | $62.4M | $43.4M |
| Feb 2022 | $61.5M | $34.8M |
| Mar 2022 | $79.3M | $46.6M |
| Apr 2022 | $68.1M | $40.9M |
| May 2022 | $101M | $48.1M |
| Jun 2022 | $95.8M | $54.1M |
| Jul 2022 | $83.9M | $41.6M |
| Aug 2022 | $85.8M | $35.9M |
| Sep 2022 | $90.1M | $44.5M |
| Oct 2022 | $93.1M | $49M |
| Nov 2022 | $90.4M | $64.5M |
| Dec 2022 | $97.7M | $55.3M |
| Jan 2023 | $76.5M | $47.2M |
| Feb 2023 | $74.1M | $64.8M |
| Mar 2023 | $92.7M | $66.8M |
| Apr 2023 | $89.5M | $46.9M |
| May 2023 | $102M | $59.4M |
| Jun 2023 | $121M | $69.5M |
| Jul 2023 | $103M | $61.3M |
| Aug 2023 | $110M | $42.1M |
| Sep 2023 | $77.9M | $48.7M |
| Oct 2023 | $116M | $63.3M |
| Nov 2023 | $111M | $71.9M |
| Dec 2023 | $112M | $60.1M |
| Jan 2024 | $82M | $69.3M |
| Feb 2024 | $106M | $51.2M |
| Mar 2024 | $88.6M | $67.1M |
| Apr 2024 | $89.9M | $66.9M |
| May 2024 | $124M | $61M |
| Jun 2024 | $129M | $97.4M |
| Jul 2024 | $136M | $60.4M |
| Aug 2024 | $120M | $59M |
| Sep 2024 | $124M | $83.9M |
| Oct 2024 | $121M | $91.6M |
| Nov 2024 | $121M | $83.8M |
| Dec 2024 | $98.4M | $83.8M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 36 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$1.26B22.0% of world
- 2$1.08B18.9% of world
- 3$388M6.8% of world
- 4$345M6.0% of world
- 5$304M5.3% of world
- 6Francepartner reported$202M3.5% of world
- 7$172M3.0% of world
- 8$144M2.5% of world
- 9$130M2.3% of world
- 10$111M1.9% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$1.31B22.0% of world
- 2$421M7.0% of world
- 3$247M4.1% of world
- 4$247M4.1% of world
- 5$233M3.9% of world
- 6$224M3.7% of world
- 7$194M3.2% of world
- 8Ukrainepartner reported$160M2.7% of world
- 9$152M2.5% of world
- 10$151M2.5% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 36 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
- 13602.00Explosives, prepared, other than propellent powders$66M
- 23603.40Detonating caps$22.1M
- 33603.60Electric detonators$6.83M
- 43605.00Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604$6.18M
- 53603.20Detonating cords$5.7M
- 63603.10Safety fuses$1.04M
- 73601.00Propellent powders$644K
- 83603.50Igniters$495K
Headings in chapter 36
Every four digit code under HS 36 with world exports in 2024.
- 3601Explosives, propellent powders$875MImports $1.02B
- 3602Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders$1.04BImports $1.22B
- 3603Safety fuses, detonating cords, percussion or detonating caps, igniters, electric detonators$1.81BImports $1.81B
- 3604Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles$1.59BImports $1.53B
- 3605Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604$90.2MImports $85.4M
- 3606Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms, articles of combustible materials not elsewhere classified in chapter 36$305MImports $327M
Questions about HS 36
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 36?
HS code 36 is a chapter of the Harmonized System that covers explosives, pyrotechnic products, matches, pyrophoric alloys, certain combustible preparations. It is split into 6 more detailed four digit headings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 36?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $5.72B and imports worth $5.98B under HS code 36. Reported exports changed by +12.1% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 36?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (22.0% of world exports), United States (18.9% of world exports) and Czech Republic (6.8% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 36?
The largest importers in 2024 were United States (22.0% of world imports), Germany (7.0% of world imports) and Canada (4.1% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 36?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $110M and imported at least $22.2M under HS code 36 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.