HS Code:
3-Cyclohexyl-6-dimethylamino-1-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione, commonly known as Hexazinone (CAS No. 51235-04-2), is a triazine herbicide used primarily for controlling weeds in forestry, pastures, and non-crop areas. It is effective against a broad spectrum of broadleaf weeds and grasses. Classified under HS Code 2933.69.60, it falls within the category of heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms. Hexazinone is valued for its systemic action and residual activity in soil, making it a critical tool in agricultural and industrial weed management. However, its use is regulated in many regions due to potential environmental impacts, including groundwater contamination.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $50 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
Estimated data based on UN Comtrade and industry reports
$20 million USD
40% of global trade of total trade
Stable
$15 million USD
30% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$8 million USD
16% of global trade of total trade
Stable
$5 million USD
10% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$2 million USD
4% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-US trade pacts)
Increasing demand in emerging agricultural markets
Growth in export volumes to Latin America and Asia due to expanding forestry and pasture management needs
2021-2022
Regulatory tightening in developed markets
Reduced usage and trade in the EU and parts of North America due to environmental regulations
2020-2022
Shift towards sustainable alternatives
Development of bio-based herbicides may reduce long-term demand for Hexazinone
2022
The European Union conducted a review of Hexazinone's environmental impact, leading to stricter usage guidelines in member states.
March 2022
Potential reduction in EU imports and shift of supply chains to less regulated markets.
A major agrochemical manufacturer in China announced the opening of a new Hexazinone production facility to meet growing demand in Asia-Pacific.
July 2022
Increased global supply and potential price stabilization for Hexazinone.
The US Environmental Protection Agency initiated a reassessment of Hexazinone's risk to groundwater, which may lead to updated usage restrictions.
October 2022
Possible short-term uncertainty in the US market, affecting trade volumes.