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HS 3606 Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms, articles of combustible materials not elsewhere…

Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms, articles of combustible materials not elsewhere classified in chapter 36

Part of chapter 36 (Explosives and pyrotechnics)

World exports in 2024
$305M
−20.9% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$327M
−11.6% vs 2023
Exporting countries
75
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
167
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 3606 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$305M in 2024Imports$327M in 2024
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$200M
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World exports and imports of HS 3606 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 3606 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$274M$271M
2020$292M$272M
2021$349M$317M
2022$352M$366M
2023$386M$370M
2024$305M$327M

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 3606 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$8.39M in Dec 2024Imports$4.25M in Dec 2024
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 3606 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 3606 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$8.62M$1.82M
Feb 2022$9.71M$2.26M
Mar 2022$8.92M$3.12M
Apr 2022$8.43M$2.46M
May 2022$7.49M$3.22M
Jun 2022$7.72M$3.93M
Jul 2022$6.74M$2.61M
Aug 2022$6.19M$1.83M
Sep 2022$8.75M$2.98M
Oct 2022$10.1M$3.14M
Nov 2022$12M$3.52M
Dec 2022$12.5M$5.47M
Jan 2023$11.6M$2.85M
Feb 2023$10.4M$3.25M
Mar 2023$11.9M$3.23M
Apr 2023$7.35M$2.39M
May 2023$7.36M$8.3M
Jun 2023$6.63M$9.57M
Jul 2023$5.13M$1.56M
Aug 2023$6.47M$1.52M
Sep 2023$7.88M$2.43M
Oct 2023$10.1M$2.81M
Nov 2023$11.8M$2.83M
Dec 2023$9.21M$3.29M
Jan 2024$9.52M$3.01M
Feb 2024$7.76M$2.38M
Mar 2024$7.36M$2.37M
Apr 2024$7.94M$2.25M
May 2024$4.8M$1.85M
Jun 2024$5.59M$1.76M
Jul 2024$5.66M$1.76M
Aug 2024$5.16M$1.64M
Sep 2024$8.4M$2.95M
Oct 2024$8.93M$3.81M
Nov 2024$9.78M$3.8M
Dec 2024$8.39M$4.25M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 3606 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $45.7M
    15.0% of world
  2. 2
    $36.7M
    12.0% of world
  3. 3
    $33.7M
    11.0% of world
  4. 4
    $25.7M
    8.4% of world
  5. 5
    $25.2M
    8.3% of world
  6. 6
    $17.2M
    5.6% of world
  7. 7
    $14.5M
    4.8% of world
  8. 8
    $14.2M
    4.7% of world
  9. 9
    $9.9M
    3.2% of world
  10. 10
    $9.13M
    3.0% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $34.6M
    10.6% of world
  2. 2
    Francepartner reported
    $29.9M
    9.1% of world
  3. 3
    $25.6M
    7.8% of world
  4. 4
    $24.7M
    7.6% of world
  5. 5
    $23.9M
    7.3% of world
  6. 6
    $21.2M
    6.5% of world
  7. 7
    $11.7M
    3.6% of world
  8. 8
    $9.6M
    2.9% of world
  9. 9
    $8.57M
    2.6% of world
  10. 10
    $8.41M
    2.6% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 3606 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$762K
−8.1% vs 2023, 0.2% of world
India imports in 2024
$835K
+34.6% vs 2023, 0.3% 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
    $506K
    66.4% of exports
  2. 2
    $117K
    15.3% of exports
  3. 3
    $83K
    10.9% of exports
  4. 4
    $20.6K
    2.7% of exports
  5. 5
    $17.4K
    2.3% of exports
  6. 6
    $15.7K
    2.1% of exports
  7. 7
    $1.37K
    0.2% of exports
  8. 8
    $576
    <0.1% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $625K
    74.8% of imports
  2. 2
    $171K
    20.5% of imports
  3. 3
    $38.7K
    4.6% of imports
  4. 4
    $221
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Subheadings of heading 3606

Every six digit code under HS 3606 with world exports in 2024.

Chemicals classified under HS 3606

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Questions about HS 3606

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

What is HS code 3606?

HS code 3606 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms, articles of combustible materials not elsewhere classified in chapter 36. It sits under chapter 36 (explosives and pyrotechnics). It is split into 2 more detailed six digit subheadings.

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 3606?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $305M and imports worth $327M under HS code 3606. Reported exports changed by −20.9% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 3606?

The largest exporters in 2024 were Germany (15.0% of world exports), United Kingdom (12.0% of world exports) and Netherlands (11.0% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 3606?

The largest importers in 2024 were United States (10.6% of world imports), France (9.1% of world imports) and Netherlands (7.8% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 3606?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $762K and imported at least $835K under HS code 3606 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United States and its largest supplier was United States.

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.