Sector footprint
$134.9K in exports
Reported chemicals exports in 2024 across 30 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 28-38
Greenland Chemicals exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Greenland's HS 28-38 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$134.9K2024 reported value
Products30Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets6Markets represented
Average CAGR-4.7%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$22.0BReported buyer imports
Chemicals capability
How strong is Greenland in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$22.0B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 330499Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations) | $10.6B | $5.5K | $4.5B | -21.2% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 382200Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material | $4.6B | $1.7K | $2.1B | -23.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $3.1B | $7.6K | $766.1M | -11.6% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 330410Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | $463.2M | $13.9 | $490.8M | -87.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 340130Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap | $735.1M | $33.0 | $479.5M | +91.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 340290Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale | $301.7M | $9.1K | $251.0M | +3.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 330590Hair preparations: n.e.s. in heading no. 3305 | $319.1M | $802.7 | $170.5M | +137.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 382600Biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals | $115.4M | $10.1 | $125.0M | -28.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 382499Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | $211.9M | $10.5 | $114.4M | -26.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 300220Vaccines: for human medicine | $183.8M | $1.2 | $108.2M | -47.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 300212Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractions | $141.8M | $2.7K | $75.0M | +9.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 340220Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale | $128.9M | $1.2K | $59.2M | +5.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 300290Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products | $98.7M | $3.5K | $58.1M | +9.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330300Perfumes and toilet waters | $151.9M | $0.1 | $52.6M | -25.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330610Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | $143.3M | $24.1 | $42.0M | +1.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 321590Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid | $54.1M | $41.4 | $39.1M | -14.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 382100Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells | $65.5M | $2.0 | $34.8M | -48.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 293359Heterocyclic compounds: containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, (other than malonylurea (barbituric acid) and its derivatives),and loprazolam, mecloqualone, methaqualone, zipeprol and salts thereof | $37.5M | $71.7K | $32.7M | +49.2% | 1 | +0.8% |
| HS 320910Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | $60.0M | $1.8K | $31.4M | -3.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 300510Dressings, adhesive: and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes | $68.1M | $2.9 | $24.9M | -34.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 340219Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402 | $29.3M | $32.6 | $23.6M | -30.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 300420Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $62.9M | $7.5K | $22.0M | +32.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 300691Pharmaceutical goods: appliances identifiable for ostomy use | $35.6M | $541.5 | $21.9M | +3.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 321410Mastics: painters' fillings | $69.6M | $8.9K | $21.1M | +11.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 300190Glands and other organs: heparin and its salts: other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, n.e.c. in heading 3001 | $25.9M | $5.0 | $20.4M | -29.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 350790Enzymes and prepared enzymes: other than rennet and concentrates thereof | $28.9M | $10.5K | $19.5M | +52.2% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 330790Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307 | $43.3M | $3.2 | $19.1M | -17.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 330720Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants | $54.0M | $2.6 | $18.1M | -30.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 300390Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale) | $68.1M | $1.4K | $17.3M | -1.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 340600Candles, tapers and the like | $57.4M | $243.0 | $16.8M | -12.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
CHN
China
5 products represented in the sector.
$5.3B$11.4B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
1 products represented in the sector.
$2.0B$4.3B reported buyer importsDNK
Denmark
23 products represented in the sector.
$1.8B$5.3B reported buyer importsAUT
Austria
1 products represented in the sector.
$302.9M$481.5M reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
2 products represented in the sector.
$251.9M$270.0M reported buyer importsPAK
Pakistan
3 products represented in the sector.
$96.6M$291.4M reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 330590Hair preparations: n.e.s. in heading no. 3305 | +137.1% | $170.5M | 1 |
| HS 340130Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap | +91.1% | $479.5M | 1 |
| HS 350790Enzymes and prepared enzymes: other than rennet and concentrates thereof | +52.2% | $19.5M | 1 |
| HS 293359Heterocyclic compounds: containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, (other than malonylurea (barbituric acid) and its derivatives),and loprazolam, mecloqualone, methaqualone, zipeprol and salts thereof | +49.2% | $32.7M | 1 |
| HS 300420Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | +32.0% | $22.0M | 1 |
| HS 321410Mastics: painters' fillings | +11.1% | $21.1M | 1 |
| HS 300212Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractions | +9.4% | $75.0M | 1 |
| HS 300290Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products | +9.2% | $58.1M | 1 |
| HS 340220Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale | +5.2% | $59.2M | 1 |
| HS 340290Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale | +3.5% | $251.0M | 2 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 330499
Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
3 markets$4.5B calculated opportunityHS 382200
Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
2 markets$2.1B calculated opportunityHS 300490
Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
2 markets$766.1M calculated opportunityHS 340290
Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale
2 markets$251.0M calculated opportunityHS 330410
Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up
1 markets$490.8M calculated opportunityHS 340130
Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap
1 markets$479.5M calculated opportunityHS 330590
Hair preparations: n.e.s. in heading no. 3305
1 markets$170.5M calculated opportunityHS 382600
Biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
1 markets$125.0M calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Chemicals export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Greenland in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.