HS Code:
Manganese(2+) sodium 2,2',2'',2'''-(1,2-ethanediyldinitrilo)tetraacetate (1:2:1), commonly known as Manganese disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (Mn-EDTA), with CAS No. 15375-84-5, falls under HS Code 2922.49.80. This compound is a chelating agent primarily used in agriculture as a micronutrient fertilizer to correct manganese deficiencies in crops. It is also utilized in industrial applications for water treatment and as a stabilizer in chemical processes. The product is categorized under oxygen-function amino-compounds, specifically amino-acids and their derivatives, in international trade classifications.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $15 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements or preferential trade schemes like GSP)
Rising demand for micronutrient fertilizers
Increased agricultural productivity needs in developing countries drive demand for Mn-EDTA, especially in Asia and Africa.
2021-2023
Shift towards sustainable farming practices
Growing emphasis on precision agriculture and soil health boosts the use of targeted micronutrient solutions like Mn-EDTA.
2020-2022
Fluctuating raw material prices
Volatility in the prices of raw materials for chelating agents affects production costs and trade margins.
2022
The European Union introduced stricter guidelines on the use of chelating agents in fertilizers, requiring detailed environmental impact assessments.
March 2023
Potential increase in compliance costs for exporters to the EU, affecting trade volumes from non-EU countries.
Major Chinese manufacturers announced plans to increase production capacity for Mn-EDTA to meet growing domestic and export demand.
July 2022
Likely to solidify China's position as the leading exporter, potentially driving down global prices due to increased supply.
A new trade agreement reduced tariffs on chemical fertilizers, including Mn-EDTA, between India and ASEAN countries.
January 2023
Expected to boost India's export potential in the Southeast Asian market, increasing regional trade volume.