HS Code:
3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea, commonly known as Diuron (CAS No. 330-54-1), is a systemic herbicide used to control a wide range of weeds in agricultural and non-agricultural settings. Classified under HS Code 2924.21.16, it belongs to the category of cyclic amides, specifically ureas, and is primarily utilized in crops such as cotton, sugarcane, and vineyards. Due to its environmental persistence and potential toxicity, its use is regulated in many countries, influencing its global trade patterns.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $120 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and industry reports
$35 million USD
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$28 million USD
23.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$18 million USD
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$15 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$10 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA and EU trade pacts)
Increased demand in developing agricultural economies
Rising exports to countries like India and Brazil due to expanding agricultural sectors and need for weed control in tropical climates
2021-2022
Regulatory restrictions in developed markets
Decline in trade volume to the European Union due to bans and tightened regulations on Diuron use over environmental concerns
2020-2022
Shift towards alternative herbicides
Emerging bio-based and less toxic herbicides are reducing Diuron's market share in regions with strict environmental policies
2022
The European Union has further restricted the use of Diuron due to its persistence in soil and water, impacting groundwater quality.
March 2022
Significant reduction in exports to EU countries, pushing manufacturers to focus on markets in Asia and Latin America.
China has expanded its production capacity for Diuron to meet rising demand in domestic and export markets.
July 2023
Increased global supply and competitive pricing, potentially affecting trade dynamics and pricing strategies of other exporters.
Brazil's agricultural ministry initiated a review of Diuron's safety profile following environmentalist concerns, though no ban has been implemented yet.
September 2023
Potential future restrictions could reduce demand in one of the largest markets for Diuron, prompting exporters to diversify target regions.