Product intelligence · HS 293590 · 2024 data

Sulphonamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2935

Global exports of sulphonamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2935 totalled $8,698,804,848 in 2024, a +0.3% change from the previous year. Traded by 103 countries across 2,264 bilateral corridors, with demand from 178 importing markets. The long-term trend is declining.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$8.7B

+0.3% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-5.8%

5Y: -3.9%

Supply structure

Moderately concentrated

HHI 0.212

Volatility

Low

Score 5/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, sulphonamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2935 trade exhibited modest growth, with global flows reaching $8,698,804,848 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -5.8% (five-year: -3.9%). The all-time peak of $10,982,043,804 was recorded in 2018; the current level is 21% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 66% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is decelerating (-6.8% acceleration).

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is moderately concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.212). The three largest exporters — Switzerland ($3.0B), Ireland ($2.5B), and China ($668.9M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +14.5% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.117). The three largest import markets are United States ($1.9B), Slovenia ($1.6B), and Spain ($1.1B). The largest importing market sources from 36 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is Switzerland → Slovenia at $1.6B, representing 98.7% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for sulphonamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2935 is 5 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, modest but steady demand provides a reasonable entry window. A moderately concentrated market rewards differentiated positioning and strategic partner selection.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $10,982,043,804 in 2018. Currently 21% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$8,957,666,187+14.3%
2016$10,674,017,218+19.2%
2017$8,500,113,549-20.4%
2018$10,982,043,804+29.2%
2019$10,601,661,362-3.5%
2020$10,219,222,985-3.6%
2021$10,403,523,149+1.8%
2022$9,673,443,994-7.0%
2023$8,668,657,024-10.4%
2024$8,698,804,848+0.3%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of sulphonamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2935 in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for sulphonamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2935.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for sulphonamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2935, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1SwitzerlandSlovenia$1.6B+94.1%
2IrelandUnited States$1.3B-11.8%
3SwitzerlandSpain$973.6M-12.7%
4IrelandItaly$347.9M+2.2%
5IrelandGermany$282.1M+68.5%
6IrelandBelgium$220.5M-30.2%
7SingaporeUnited States$197.5M-28.8%
8ChinaUnited States$149.0M-9.2%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.