China Inorganic chemicals (HS 284690) Exports by Country

Monthly USD Source: GACC Data as of: August 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-08

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Total exports$3.5B
Latest value$52.4M
Partners45
Coverage2018-01 to 2026-08

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Partner Value Share
Japan $1.3B 37.3%
United States $708.1M 20.0%
Republic of Korea $284.1M 8.0%
Netherlands $249.3M 7.0%
Thailand $137.8M 3.9%

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Partner Value Share
Netherlands $12.7M 24.2%
United States $6.9M 13.1%
Thailand $6.1M 11.7%
Japan $5.3M 10.2%
South Korea $5M 9.6%

Annual Totals

Year Export value
2018 $326.4M
2019 $305.9M
2020 $246.8M
2021 $475.7M
2022 $648.9M
2023 $512M
2024 $377M
2025 $347.7M
2026 $301.1M

HS8 customs codes under 284690

China customs reports HS 284690 at the 8-digit level. 38 subheadings are published under it, and export values for each are available on request.

28469011Yttrium oxide

Yttrium oxide serves as a critical precursor for phosphors and laser materials, distinguishing it from compounds of other individual rare-earth metals.

28469012Lanthanum oxide

Lanthanum oxide provides a high-refractive-index component for optical glass and a base for fluid catalytic cracking catalysts in petroleum refining.

28469013Neodymium oxide

Neodymium oxide supplies the primary ingredient for high-strength permanent magnets and specialized laser crystals used in industrial applications.

28469014Eurapium oxide

Europium oxide functions as the essential dopant creating red and blue phosphors in fluorescent lamps and display screens.

28469015Dysprosium oxide

Dysprosium oxide improves the high-temperature coercivity of neodymium-iron-boron magnets, making it vital for electric vehicle drive systems.

28469016Terbium oxide

Terbium oxide acts as a green-emitting phosphor activator in lighting and a magneto-optical material for data storage devices.

28469017Praseodymium oxide (sesquioxide)

Praseodymium sesquioxide provides a specialized oxide form of the rare-earth metal praseodymium, serving as a precursor for pigments and magnetic alloys.

28469018Lutecia oxide

Lutetium oxide supplies a highly specific rare-earth oxide compound utilized primarily in specialized catalysts and scintillator crystals for medical imaging.

28469019Rare-earth oxides other than of cerium, nes

Oxides of various rare-earth metals, excluding cerium and those separately classified, furnish essential polishing and phosphor materials for optical and electronic applications.

28469021Terbium chloride

Chloride compounds of terbium act as vital intermediates in manufacturing green phosphors and magneto-optical storage devices.

28469022Dysprosium chloride
28469023Lanthanum chloride

Lanthanum chloride serves as a key halide salt for producing water purification catalysts and specialized optical glasses.

28469024Neodymium chloride

Neodymium chloride functions as a crucial precursor for synthesizing powerful neodymium-based permanent magnets and laser materials.

28469025Praseodymium chloride

Chloride compounds based on praseodymium serve as specialized precursors for glass coloration, ceramic glazes, and permanent magnet manufacturing.

28469026Yttrium chloride

Yttrium-based chloride compounds function as vital starting materials for laser crystal growth, phosphor production, and advanced metallurgical applications.

28469028Mixture of rare-earth chlorides

Blends combining multiple rare-earth elements in chloride form provide versatile feedstocks for fluid catalytic cracking and polishing powder manufacturing.

28469029Rare-earth chlorides, nes

Individual rare-earth chlorides not classified elsewhere encompass singular metal chlorides outside the specifically enumerated praseodymium and yttrium categories.

28469031Terbium fluoride

Terbium fluoride supplies a high-purity fluoride source essential for producing green phosphors and magneto-optical recording materials.

28469032Dysprosium fluoride

Dysprosium fluoride acts as a crucial dopant and additive to enhance coercivity and thermal stability in neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets.

28469033Lanthanum fluoride

Lanthanum-based inorganic fluoride compounds supply specialized optical coatings and catalyst formulations requiring the distinct chemical properties of this specific rare-earth…

28469034Neodymium fluoride

Neodymium-based inorganic fluoride compounds provide crucial material inputs for laser manufacturing and advanced glass coloring applications relying on this particular rare-earth…

28469035Praseodymium fluoride

Praseodymium-based inorganic fluoride compounds serve pigment production and magnetic material applications that depend on the unique reactivity of this specific rare-earth…

28469036Yttrium fluoride

Yttrium-based inorganic fluoride compounds function as essential ingredients in optical lens coatings and fluorescent lamp phosphors utilizing this distinct transition metal.

28469039Rare-earth fluorides, nes

Inorganic fluoride compounds of other rare-earth metals not individually specified supply niche catalytic and optical uses requiring alternative elements from this group.

28469041Lanthanum carbonate

Lanthanum-based inorganic carbonate compounds support fluid catalytic cracking and glass polishing operations that utilize this specific rare-earth metal in a carbonate form.

28469043Dysprosium carbonate
28469044Neodymium carbonate

Neodymium-based carbonate compounds supply a vital heavy rare-earth input for manufacturing high-strength permanent magnets and specialized glass polishing agents.

28469045Praseodymium carbonate

Praseodymium carbonate functions as a precursor material in pigment production and metallurgical additives, distinct from neighboring neodymium formulations.

28469046Yttrium carbonate

Yttrium carbonate provides a specific yttrium-source compound utilized in phosphor manufacturing, laser crystal growth, and advanced ceramic applications.

28469048Mixture of rare-earth carbonate

Blended carbonate formulations containing multiple rare-earth elements serve bulk processing needs where individual metal separation is unnecessary.

28469049Rare-earth carbonate, nes

Carbonate compounds of unspecified rare-earth metals capture remaining single-element carbonates not individually classified elsewhere in this heading.

28469091Other compounds of lanthanum

Lanthanum-based inorganic or organic compounds, excluding carbonates, act as catalysts and optical glass additives requiring this specific rare-earth metal.

28469092Other compounds of neodymium

Inorganic or organic formulations based on neodymium serve as essential precursors for high-strength permanent magnets and specialized optical materials.

28469093Other compounds of terbium

Chemical formulations incorporating terbium provide vital magnetic and phosphorescent properties used in advanced electronics and green energy technologies.

28469094Other compounds of dysprosium

Dysprosium-based inorganic and organic compounds enhance coercivity in neodymium magnets and act as nuclear reactor control rod materials.

28469095Other compounds of praseodymium

Praseodymium compounds function as key colorants in glass and ceramics, while also serving as catalysts and alloying additives in metallurgical processes.

28469096Other compounds of yttrium

Yttrium-based inorganic and organic formulations impart thermal stability and luminescence to laser crystals, superconductors, and phosphor displays.

28469099Compounds of rare-earth metals or mixture thereof

Formulations of other individual rare-earth metals or their mixtures supply specialized catalytic, metallurgical, and optical functions across various industrial applications.

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Data notes

Data notes

HS 284690 is also written 2846.90. This public chart shows trade value in USD. Quantity and unit fields, where published, are separate measures and vary by customs code; they are not shown in this chart. Product scope: Inorganic or organic compounds of rare-earth metals, yttrium, or scandium, excluding cerium, which serve as critical materials in electronics, optics, and catalyst production. The public page shows monthly export partner previews from official GACC customs statistics. Preview and buy a monthly CSV for your selected products, countries and years.

Source

Source

Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.
Transformations: Values are presented as published by the source.

Citation

Citation

China Data Portal. "China Inorganic chemicals (HS 284690) Export Data." https://chinadata.live/china-trade/hs/284690/

About this data

How much inorganic chemicals does China export?

China exported $444M of inorganic chemicals in the twelve months to August 2026, averaging $37.0M per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 284690).

What products are covered by HS 284690?

Inorganic or organic compounds of rare-earth metals, yttrium, or scandium, excluding cerium, which serve as critical materials in electronics, optics, and catalyst production.

Which countries buy the most inorganic chemicals from China?

Japan, United States and Republic of Korea together account for 65% of the published total, out of 45 trading partners on record.

Is China's inorganic chemicals export growing?

Annual exports grew by 7% between 2018 and 2025, from $326M to $348M.

Where does this China customs data come from, and can I get the full dataset?

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