HS 3815 Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations not elsewhere classified or included
Part of chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 3815 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $19.2B | $20.4B |
| 2020 | $20.4B | $20.7B |
| 2021 | $26.6B | $28.4B |
| 2022 | $26.8B | $28.2B |
| 2023 | $24.9B | $26.5B |
| 2024 | $20.6B | $22.1B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 3815 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 | $419M | $120M |
| Feb 2022 | $368M | $138M |
| Mar 2022 | $385M | $122M |
| Apr 2022 | $305M | $123M |
| May 2022 | $440M | $113M |
| Jun 2022 | $478M | $111M |
| Jul 2022 | $361M | $112M |
| Aug 2022 | $398M | $119M |
| Sep 2022 | $394M | $141M |
| Oct 2022 | $368M | $125M |
| Nov 2022 | $411M | $147M |
| Dec 2022 | $355M | $120M |
| Jan 2023 | $435M | $156M |
| Feb 2023 | $385M | $114M |
| Mar 2023 | $478M | $173M |
| Apr 2023 | $343M | $139M |
| May 2023 | $473M | $135M |
| Jun 2023 | $441M | $145M |
| Jul 2023 | $334M | $113M |
| Aug 2023 | $364M | $127M |
| Sep 2023 | $362M | $87M |
| Oct 2023 | $326M | $107M |
| Nov 2023 | $317M | $123M |
| Dec 2023 | $299M | $125M |
| Jan 2024 | $339M | $150M |
| Feb 2024 | $340M | $148M |
| Mar 2024 | $354M | $170M |
| Apr 2024 | $302M | $153M |
| May 2024 | $294M | $164M |
| Jun 2024 | $285M | $154M |
| Jul 2024 | $250M | $161M |
| Aug 2024 | $282M | $162M |
| Sep 2024 | $354M | $174M |
| Oct 2024 | $303M | $163M |
| Nov 2024 | $302M | $132M |
| Dec 2024 | $379M | $125M |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 3815 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$4.69B22.7% of world
- 2$4.52B21.9% of world
- 3$1.73B8.4% of world
- 4$1.31B6.3% of world
- 5$1.28B6.2% of world
- 6$758M3.7% of world
- 7$655M3.2% of world
- 8$626M3.0% of world
- 9$576M2.8% of world
- 10$567M2.7% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$4.03B18.2% of world
- 2$2.04B9.2% of world
- 3$1.83B8.3% of world
- 4$1.74B7.8% of world
- 5$1.02B4.6% of world
- 6$963M4.4% of world
- 7$846M3.8% of world
- 8$639M2.9% of world
- 9Indiapartner reported$627M2.8% of world
- 10$600M2.7% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 3815 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$54.5M22.9% of exports
- 2$29.3M12.3% of exports
- 3$29M12.2% of exports
- 4$20.6M8.6% of exports
- 5$19.5M8.2% of exports
- 6$13.2M5.5% of exports
- 7$10.9M4.6% of exports
- 8$10.6M4.4% of exports
India imports from
- 1$272M43.3% of imports
- 2$93.8M15.0% of imports
- 3$69.8M11.1% of imports
- 4$50.2M8.0% of imports
- 5$43.9M7.0% of imports
- 6$17.8M2.8% of imports
- 7$15.5M2.5% of imports
- 8$13.4M2.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Subheadings of heading 3815
Every six digit code under HS 3815 with world exports in 2024.
- 3815.11Supported catalysts, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance$1.52BImports $1.33B
- 3815.12Supported catalysts, with precious metal or precious-metal compounds as the active…$9.95BImports $11.3B
- 3815.19Supported catalysts, other$4.75BImports $4.9B
- 3815.90Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere…$4.41BImports $4.59B
Chemicals classified under HS 3815
Chemicals on CompoundList whose HS code falls under this code.
HS codes are added to chemical records as our database grows. Search by name or CAS number to find a chemical and the HS code it is traded under.
Suppliers of HS 3815 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
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Questions about HS 3815
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 3815?
HS code 3815 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations not elsewhere classified or included. It sits under chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products). It is split into 4 more detailed six digit subheadings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 3815?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $20.6B and imports worth $22.1B under HS code 3815. Reported exports changed by −17.3% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 3815?
The largest exporters in 2024 were United States (22.7% of world exports), Germany (21.9% of world exports) and Poland (8.4% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 3815?
The largest importers in 2024 were Germany (18.2% of world imports), China (9.2% of world imports) and Mexico (8.3% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 3815?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $239M and imported at least $627M under HS code 3815 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.