Halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: U.S. export markets
U.S. exports of halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols (HS 2908) totaled $28.7 million in 2025, shipped to 30 countries and territories. The largest market was China, with $17.0 million (59% of the total, Fromerica calculation). From January–July 2026, exports were $15.4 million, down 19% from the same months of 2025.
What HS 2908 covers
Heading 2908 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule: “Halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols.”
Top export markets
The 25 largest buyers of U.S. halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives in 2025, with the change so far this year. Countries with a link have a Fromerica export guide.
| # | Country | 2025 | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $17.0M | ▼ −24% |
| 2 | South Korea | $5.3M | ▲ +12% |
| 3 | Netherlands | $1.3M | ▼ −80% |
| 4 | Belgium | $932K | ▲ +62% |
| 5 | Canada | $812K | ▼ −16% |
| 6 | Japan | $791K | ▼ −56% |
| 7 | Taiwan | $755K | ▼ −100% |
| 8 | Singapore | $442K | ▲ +18% |
| 9 | Brazil | $298K | ▲ +17% |
| 10 | Mexico | $211K | ▼ −72% |
| 11 | Germany | $175K | ▲ +11% |
| 12 | Chile | $132K | ▼ −98% |
| 13 | Thailand | $107K | n/a |
| 14 | United Kingdom | $93K | ▲ >999% |
| 15 | Switzerland | $59K | ▼ −100% |
| 16 | Guatemala | $54K | ▼ −75% |
| 17 | Hong Kong | $52K | ▼ −100% |
| 18 | Spain | $42K | ▼ −88% |
| 19 | Turkey | $23K | ▼ −62% |
| 20 | Curacao | $17K | n/a |
| 21 | Czech Republic | $14K | n/a |
| 22 | Kuwait | $9K | ▼ −100% |
| 23 | Saudi Arabia | $8K | ▼ −100% |
| 24 | Argentina | $7K | ▼ −17% |
| 25 | India | $6K | ▼ −100% |
Fastest-growing large markets
Among the top markets with at least $1 million in January–July 2025, these grew the most in January–July 2026 (Fromerica calculation): South Korea (+12%, $3.5M).
States that ship the most
By state of origin of movement: where the goods started their trip to the port, not necessarily where they were made.
| # | State | 2025 | YTD change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas | $21.4M | ▼ −5.4% |
| 2 | Texas | $1.9M | ▼ −83% |
| 3 | Alabama | $1.2M | ▲ +19% |
| 4 | South Carolina | $754K | ▼ −21% |
| 5 | Connecticut | $725K | ▼ −99% |
| 6 | Illinois | $704K | ▼ −34% |
| 7 | California | $667K | ▼ −42% |
| 8 | Maryland | $214K | ▼ −98% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $164K | ▼ −72% |
| 10 | New Jersey | $151K | ▼ −58% |
| 11 | Georgia | $115K | ▼ −88% |
| 12 | New York | $106K | ▲ +138% |
| 13 | Missouri | $103K | ▼ −78% |
| 14 | Florida | $85K | ▼ −26% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $85K | ▲ +167% |
Next steps
Data source and notes
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
- Export values: U.S. Census Bureau, International Trade data (census.gov/foreign-trade), free-alongside-ship (FAS) value in current U.S. dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Latest month available: July 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-26. Figures are shown as published, rounded for display (on a computer, hover over a table value to see the exact figure). The Census Bureau revises past months, and we refresh the data every month.
- Shares, year-over-year changes and rankings are Fromerica calculations based on these figures. Product names come from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (U.S. International Trade Commission) heading for each 4-digit code.
- Fromerica is an independent company, not affiliated with any government agency. This page is for information only and is not legal, trade or investment advice.
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