HS Code:
(4-Morpholinylmethylene)bis(phosphonic acid) (CAS No. 32545-75-8) is an organophosphorus compound classified under HS Code 2931.90.60, which covers other organo-inorganic compounds. This chemical is primarily used as a chelating agent, corrosion inhibitor, and in water treatment applications due to its ability to bind metal ions. It is also utilized in industrial processes, including detergents and textile treatments. The compound is niche but critical in specific industrial applications, with trade driven by demand in chemical manufacturing and water treatment sectors globally.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $15 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
Estimated data based on UN Comtrade and industry reports
$6 million USD
40% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$3 million USD
20% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$2.5 million USD
17% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.5 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1 million USD
7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
8% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements or WTO bindings in developed countries)
Growing demand for water treatment chemicals
Increased trade volume as industries in developing countries expand water purification and industrial cooling systems, driving demand for chelating agents like (4-Morpholinylmethylene)bis(phosphonic acid).
2021-2023
Shift towards sustainable chemical alternatives
Potential decline in demand in regions with stringent environmental regulations as industries explore biodegradable or less toxic alternatives to phosphonic acids.
2022-2023
Rising production capacity in Asia-Pacific
Lower prices and increased export volumes from countries like China and India, making the region a dominant supplier in the global market.
2020-2022
The European Union updated its REACH regulations in mid-2023, imposing stricter documentation and safety assessments for organophosphorus compounds, including (4-Morpholinylmethylene)bis(phosphonic acid).
June 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-compliant suppliers.
Major chemical manufacturers in China announced expansions of production facilities for organophosphorus compounds to meet growing global demand for water treatment chemicals.
March 2023
Likely to reinforce China's dominance in the market, potentially lowering global prices and increasing supply availability.
The United States introduced a 7.5% tariff on certain chemical imports, including some organo-inorganic compounds, as part of broader trade policy adjustments.
January 2023
May reduce import volumes from certain countries, encouraging domestic production or alternative sourcing from FTA partners.