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HS 3823 Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining, industrial fatty alcohols

Part of chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products)

World exports in 2024
$13B
+7.8% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$15.2B
+4.8% vs 2023
Exporting countries
115
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
173
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 3823 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$13B in 2024Imports$15.2B in 2024
$0
$5B
$10B
$15B
$20B
World exports and imports of HS 3823 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 3823 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$7.75B$8.07B
2020$8.1B$8.61B
2021$13.7B$13.8B
2022$16.6B$18.7B
2023$12.1B$14.5B
2024$13B$15.2B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 3823 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$194M in Dec 2024Imports$97.9M in Dec 2024
$0
$100M
$200M
$300M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 3823 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 3823 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$198M$89M
Feb 2022$215M$121M
Mar 2022$220M$117M
Apr 2022$240M$109M
May 2022$277M$121M
Jun 2022$210M$134M
Jul 2022$217M$117M
Aug 2022$208M$127M
Sep 2022$180M$126M
Oct 2022$177M$117M
Nov 2022$168M$132M
Dec 2022$136M$110M
Jan 2023$150M$120M
Feb 2023$164M$99.2M
Mar 2023$174M$99.2M
Apr 2023$140M$100M
May 2023$154M$103M
Jun 2023$151M$98.4M
Jul 2023$158M$79.7M
Aug 2023$153M$83.9M
Sep 2023$169M$72.6M
Oct 2023$178M$78.4M
Nov 2023$141M$75.6M
Dec 2023$123M$70.7M
Jan 2024$149M$76.1M
Feb 2024$128M$86.4M
Mar 2024$150M$79.1M
Apr 2024$149M$94.9M
May 2024$177M$129M
Jun 2024$156M$108M
Jul 2024$197M$116M
Aug 2024$161M$104M
Sep 2024$192M$87.1M
Oct 2024$210M$97M
Nov 2024$195M$94M
Dec 2024$194M$97.9M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 3823 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $5.07B
    38.9% of world
  2. 2
    $2.99B
    22.9% of world
  3. 3
    $1.39B
    10.7% of world
  4. 4
    $700M
    5.4% of world
  5. 5
    $493M
    3.8% of world
  6. 6
    $339M
    2.6% of world
  7. 7
    $278M
    2.1% of world
  8. 8
    $195M
    1.5% of world
  9. 9
    $192M
    1.5% of world
  10. 10
    $155M
    1.2% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $3.16B
    20.8% of world
  2. 2
    $1.85B
    12.2% of world
  3. 3
    $1.27B
    8.4% of world
  4. 4
    $907M
    6.0% of world
  5. 5
    $804M
    5.3% of world
  6. 6
    $767M
    5.1% of world
  7. 7
    $736M
    4.9% of world
  8. 8
    $587M
    3.9% of world
  9. 9
    $519M
    3.4% of world
  10. 10
    $341M
    2.2% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 3823 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$339M
+14.6% vs 2023, 2.6% of world
India imports in 2024
$804M
+22.1% vs 2023, 5.3% 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
    $53.2M
    15.7% of exports
  2. 2
    $45.3M
    13.4% of exports
  3. 3
    $33.6M
    9.9% of exports
  4. 4
    $32.1M
    9.5% of exports
  5. 5
    $29.1M
    8.6% of exports
  6. 6
    $19.3M
    5.7% of exports
  7. 7
    $18.9M
    5.6% of exports
  8. 8
    $15.2M
    4.5% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $424M
    52.8% of imports
  2. 2
    $304M
    37.8% of imports
  3. 3
    $31.9M
    4.0% of imports
  4. 4
    $13.8M
    1.7% of imports
  5. 5
    $13M
    1.6% of imports
  6. 6
    $6.74M
    0.8% of imports
  7. 7
    $3.35M
    0.4% of imports
  8. 8
    $2.52M
    0.3% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Subheadings of heading 3823

Every six digit code under HS 3823 with world exports in 2024.

Chemicals classified under HS 3823

1 chemical on CompoundList maps to this code, the most searched first.

Exact HS code

The HS text names this chemical directly.

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Suppliers of HS 3823 chemicals

Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.

Questions about HS 3823

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

What is HS code 3823?

HS code 3823 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining, industrial fatty alcohols. It sits under chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products). It is split into 5 more detailed six digit subheadings.

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 3823?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $13B and imports worth $15.2B under HS code 3823. Reported exports changed by +7.8% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 3823?

The largest exporters in 2024 were Indonesia (38.9% of world exports), Malaysia (22.9% of world exports) and Netherlands (10.7% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 3823?

The largest importers in 2024 were China (20.8% of world imports), Netherlands (12.2% of world imports) and Malaysia (8.4% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 3823?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $339M and imported at least $804M under HS code 3823 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United States and its largest supplier was Indonesia.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 3823?

CompoundList lists 1 chemical under this code, including Oleic acid. Codes marked indicative are assigned from the chemical's structure class or chapter, so confirm the final classification with your customs broker.

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.