291631Benzoic acid, its salts and esters Ⓘ
安息香酸並びにその塩及びエステル Ⓘ
HS code 291631 is a Subheading (6-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Benzoic acid, its salts and esters Ⓘ”.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 291631 (Benzoic acid, its salts and esters Ⓘ) totaled ¥156M (YoY +21.2%), with a volume of 533,709 KG at about ¥292/KG. The top import sources are Netherlands (54.2%), People's Republic of China (32.1%), Estonia (9.9%). Exports totaled ¥50M (YoY +185.3%), with a volume of 21,326 KG at about ¥2,334/KG. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (38.6%), Republic of Korea (16.6%), Indonesia (12.3%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥135M | 38.6% | 34,291 KG | ¥3,936/KG |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | ¥58M | 16.6% | 3,486 KG | ¥16,647/KG |
| 3 | Indonesia | ¥43M | 12.3% | 42,740 KG | ¥1,010/KG |
| 4 | Viet Nam | ¥38M | 11.0% | 30,795 KG | ¥1,249/KG |
| 5 | Thailand | ¥34M | 9.6% | 5,092 KG | ¥6,592/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | ¥958M | 54.2% | 3,780,975 KG | ¥253/KG |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥567M | 32.1% | 2,256,937 KG | ¥251/KG |
| 3 | Estonia | ¥175M | 9.9% | 436,900 KG | ¥400/KG |
| 4 | United States of America | ¥42M | 2.4% | 56,916 KG | ¥732/KG |
| 5 | Germany | ¥16M | 0.9% | 13,820 KG | ¥1,152/KG |
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