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HS 3913 Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins…

Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms

Part of chapter 39 (Plastics)

World exports in 2024
$3.47B
+4.0% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$3.44B
−12.0% vs 2023
Exporting countries
80
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
177
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 3913 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$3.47B in 2024Imports$3.44B in 2024
$0
$1B
$2B
$3B
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World exports and imports of HS 3913 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 3913 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$2.22B$2.5B
2020$2.29B$2.72B
2021$2.85B$3.3B
2022$3.26B$3.74B
2023$3.34B$3.91B
2024$3.47B$3.44B

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

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 3913 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$35.4M in Dec 2024Imports$85.4M in Dec 2024
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$50M
$100M
$150M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 3913 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 3913 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$41.5M$81.9M
Feb 2022$77.7M$84.4M
Mar 2022$56.7M$123M
Apr 2022$47.3M$76.2M
May 2022$54M$113M
Jun 2022$51.6M$120M
Jul 2022$50.1M$95.6M
Aug 2022$39.3M$73.4M
Sep 2022$47.2M$126M
Oct 2022$48.9M$86.2M
Nov 2022$46M$108M
Dec 2022$52.8M$134M
Jan 2023$50.4M$72.8M
Feb 2023$50.2M$79.1M
Mar 2023$49.8M$121M
Apr 2023$50.7M$87.8M
May 2023$50.9M$84.4M
Jun 2023$52.8M$148M
Jul 2023$51M$80.5M
Aug 2023$47.2M$92M
Sep 2023$47.5M$132M
Oct 2023$43.2M$132M
Nov 2023$42.7M$125M
Dec 2023$50.3M$100M
Jan 2024$44.6M$94.8M
Feb 2024$49.6M$72.2M
Mar 2024$43.6M$139M
Apr 2024$43.5M$87M
May 2024$45.5M$105M
Jun 2024$45.3M$110M
Jul 2024$42.3M$79.2M
Aug 2024$41.6M$73.5M
Sep 2024$42.3M$110M
Oct 2024$42.7M$107M
Nov 2024$40.5M$98.8M
Dec 2024$35.4M$85.4M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 3913 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $881M
    25.4% of world
  2. 2
    $868M
    25.0% of world
  3. 3
    $369M
    10.6% of world
  4. 4
    Francepartner reported
    $204M
    5.9% of world
  5. 5
    $199M
    5.7% of world
  6. 6
    $151M
    4.3% of world
  7. 7
    $135M
    3.9% of world
  8. 8
    Norwaypartner reported
    $76.9M
    2.2% of world
  9. 9
    $69.9M
    2.0% of world
  10. 10
    $63M
    1.8% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $486M
    14.1% of world
  2. 2
    $275M
    8.0% of world
  3. 3
    $261M
    7.6% of world
  4. 4
    $240M
    7.0% of world
  5. 5
    $181M
    5.3% of world
  6. 6
    $181M
    5.3% of world
  7. 7
    $153M
    4.4% of world
  8. 8
    $110M
    3.2% of world
  9. 9
    $93.2M
    2.7% of world
  10. 10
    Francepartner reported
    $86.7M
    2.5% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 3913 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$10.2M
−24.1% vs 2023, 0.3% of world
India imports in 2024
$57.1M
−27.7% vs 2023, 1.7% 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
    $3.75M
    36.7% of exports
  2. 2
    $968K
    9.5% of exports
  3. 3
    $956K
    9.3% of exports
  4. 4
    $640K
    6.3% of exports
  5. 5
    $622K
    6.1% of exports
  6. 6
    $575K
    5.6% of exports
  7. 7
    $488K
    4.8% of exports
  8. 8
    $396K
    3.9% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $37.9M
    66.3% of imports
  2. 2
    $5.55M
    9.7% of imports
  3. 3
    $4.92M
    8.6% of imports
  4. 4
    $3.37M
    5.9% of imports
  5. 5
    $1.54M
    2.7% of imports
  6. 6
    $1.27M
    2.2% of imports
  7. 7
    $1.02M
    1.8% of imports
  8. 8
    $544K
    1.0% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Subheadings of heading 3913

Every six digit code under HS 3913 with world exports in 2024.

Chemicals classified under HS 3913

Chemicals on CompoundList whose HS code falls under this code.

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Suppliers of HS 3913 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 3913

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

What is HS code 3913?

HS code 3913 is a heading of the Harmonized System that covers natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms. It sits under chapter 39 (plastics). It is split into 2 more detailed six digit subheadings.

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 3913?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $3.47B and imports worth $3.44B under HS code 3913. Reported exports changed by +4.0% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 3913?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (25.4% of world exports), Sweden (25.0% of world exports) and United States (10.6% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 3913?

The largest importers in 2024 were United States (14.1% of world imports), South Korea (8.0% of world imports) and Japan (7.6% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 3913?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $10.2M and imported at least $57.1M under HS code 3913 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was South Korea and its largest supplier was China.

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.