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HS 3815.12 Supported catalysts, with precious metal or precious-metal compounds as the active…

Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, not elsewhere classified or included

Part of heading 3815 (Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic…), in chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products)

World exports in 2024
$9.95B
−28.2% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$11.3B
−23.2% vs 2023
Exporting countries
59
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
114
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 3815.12 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$9.95B in 2024Imports$11.3B in 2024
$0
$5B
$10B
$15B
$20B
World exports and imports of HS 3815.12 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 3815.12 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$9.67B$10.6B
2020$11.7B$11.3B
2021$17.1B$17.8B
2022$16.2B$16.3B
2023$13.9B$14.7B
2024$9.95B$11.3B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 3815.12 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$145M in Dec 2024Imports$59.4M in Dec 2024
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$100M
$200M
$300M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 3815.12 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 3815.12 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$216M$45M
Feb 2022$229M$80.7M
Mar 2022$203M$60.2M
Apr 2022$164M$49M
May 2022$255M$46.6M
Jun 2022$262M$43.6M
Jul 2022$177M$47.7M
Aug 2022$204M$51.7M
Sep 2022$211M$60.5M
Oct 2022$212M$49M
Nov 2022$239M$62.4M
Dec 2022$168M$47.2M
Jan 2023$233M$69M
Feb 2023$196M$35.5M
Mar 2023$279M$42M
Apr 2023$181M$59.8M
May 2023$290M$44.3M
Jun 2023$214M$55.4M
Jul 2023$147M$38.4M
Aug 2023$193M$50.8M
Sep 2023$165M$31.7M
Oct 2023$162M$34M
Nov 2023$150M$27.4M
Dec 2023$122M$38.1M
Jan 2024$150M$89.6M
Feb 2024$147M$70.7M
Mar 2024$176M$82.2M
Apr 2024$121M$77.2M
May 2024$122M$66M
Jun 2024$123M$71.8M
Jul 2024$103M$65.1M
Aug 2024$92.2M$77.4M
Sep 2024$159M$78.9M
Oct 2024$152M$76.6M
Nov 2024$121M$65.7M
Dec 2024$145M$59.4M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 3815.12 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $2.62B
    26.3% of world
  2. 2
    $1.59B
    16.0% of world
  3. 3
    $1.46B
    14.7% of world
  4. 4
    $552M
    5.5% of world
  5. 5
    $504M
    5.1% of world
  6. 6
    $471M
    4.7% of world
  7. 7
    $397M
    4.0% of world
  8. 8
    $325M
    3.3% of world
  9. 9
    $292M
    2.9% of world
  10. 10
    Francepartner reported
    $267M
    2.7% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $3.15B
    27.8% of world
  2. 2
    $1.66B
    14.7% of world
  3. 3
    $884M
    7.8% of world
  4. 4
    $825M
    7.3% of world
  5. 5
    $780M
    6.9% of world
  6. 6
    $499M
    4.4% of world
  7. 7
    $441M
    3.9% of world
  8. 8
    $301M
    2.7% of world
  9. 9
    $264M
    2.3% of world
  10. 10
    $259M
    2.3% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 3815.12 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$50.8M
+7.5% vs 2023, 0.5% of world
India imports in 2024
$208M
−23.1% vs 2023, 1.8% 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
    $24.7M
    48.7% of exports
  2. 2
    $10.6M
    20.8% of exports
  3. 3
    $6.82M
    13.4% of exports
  4. 4
    $3.66M
    7.2% of exports
  5. 5
    $1.58M
    3.1% of exports
  6. 6
    $1.44M
    2.8% of exports
  7. 7
    $1.01M
    2.0% of exports
  8. 8
    $474K
    0.9% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $65.1M
    31.4% of imports
  2. 2
    $60.3M
    29.0% of imports
  3. 3
    $25.4M
    12.2% of imports
  4. 4
    $25M
    12.0% of imports
  5. 5
    $13.4M
    6.5% of imports
  6. 6
    $7.74M
    3.7% of imports
  7. 7
    $6.11M
    2.9% of imports
  8. 8
    $3.37M
    1.6% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 3815.12

Chemicals on CompoundList whose HS code falls under this code.

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Suppliers of HS 3815.12 chemicals

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Questions about HS 3815.12

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

What is HS code 381512?

HS code 381512 (also written 3815.12) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, not elsewhere classified or included. It sits under heading 3815 (reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations not elsewhere classified or included) in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 381512?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $9.95B and imports worth $11.3B under HS code 381512. Reported exports changed by −28.2% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 381512?

The largest exporters in 2024 were Germany (26.3% of world exports), United States (16.0% of world exports) and Poland (14.7% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 381512?

The largest importers in 2024 were Germany (27.8% of world imports), Mexico (14.7% of world imports) and United States (7.8% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 381512?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $50.8M and imported at least $208M under HS code 381512 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Thailand and its largest supplier was Japan.

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.