HS Code:
Disperse Blue 284, chemically known as (({4-[(E)-(3,5-Dinitro-2-thienyl)diazenyl]phenyl}imino)di-2,1-ethanediyl diacetate) (CAS No. 42783-06-2), falls under HS Code 3204.11.10, which pertains to synthetic organic coloring matter, specifically disperse dyes and preparations based thereon. This product is primarily used in the textile industry for dyeing synthetic fibers such as polyester. Disperse dyes like Blue 284 are characterized by their low solubility in water and are applied through a dispersion process, often under high-temperature conditions. The global trade of this category is influenced by the demand for synthetic textiles, environmental regulations, and production capabilities in key manufacturing regions.
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 total trade of total trade
Increasing
$10 million USD
20% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$8 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$5 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$3 million USD
6% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-India FTA for specific partners)
Shift towards eco-friendly dyes
Increasing demand for sustainable and low-impact dyes is pushing manufacturers to innovate, potentially reducing market share for traditional disperse dyes like Disperse Blue 284.
2021-2023
Growth in polyester textile production
Rising production of polyester fabrics in Asia-Pacific regions is boosting demand for disperse dyes, supporting trade growth for products under HS 3204.11.10.
2020-2022
Stricter environmental regulations
Tighter regulations in Europe and North America on chemical discharges are increasing production costs and influencing export patterns from major producers like China and India.
2019-2023
The European Union has updated its REACH framework to include stricter guidelines on the use of synthetic dyes, including disperse dyes like Disperse Blue 284, requiring detailed toxicity and environmental impact assessments.
January 2023
This could increase compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-compliant manufacturers.
China, the largest producer of disperse dyes, introduced new environmental standards for dye manufacturing to curb pollution, affecting production capacity for products like Disperse Blue 284.
September 2022
Short-term supply constraints may lead to price increases, benefiting smaller exporters like India in the interim.
India announced incentives for textile chemical exports, including disperse dyes, under the RoDTEP scheme to boost competitiveness in global markets.
March 2023
This is expected to increase Indiaโs market share in the global trade of disperse dyes, challenging Chinaโs dominance.