HS Code:
Mixed xylidines (CAS No. 1300-73-8) are a group of aromatic amine compounds used primarily as intermediates in the production of dyes, pigments, and other chemical products. Classified under HS Code 2921.49.45, these chemicals are derivatives of xylene and are crucial in various industrial applications, including the manufacture of azo dyes and as additives in certain chemical processes. Due to their toxic nature, their handling and trade are subject to strict regulations in many countries.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $50 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and industry reports
$18 million USD
36% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$12 million USD
24% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$8 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$6 million USD
12% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$4 million USD
8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Growing demand in dye and pigment industries
Increased production in Asia-Pacific, particularly in China and India, due to rising textile manufacturing
2021-2022
Stringent environmental regulations
Higher compliance costs for manufacturers, leading to a shift toward greener alternatives in developed markets
2020-2022
Fluctuating raw material prices
Price volatility for xylene derivatives affecting profit margins for producers
2022
The European Union updated its REACH regulations, imposing stricter limits on the use of mixed xylidines in industrial processes due to health and environmental risks.
March 2023
Potential reduction in EU imports; manufacturers may need to invest in safer alternatives.
Several Chinese chemical companies announced expansions in production facilities for aromatic amines, including mixed xylidines, to meet growing regional demand.
July 2022
Increased global supply, potentially leading to lower prices but higher competition.
The United States introduced anti-dumping duties on mixed xylidines imported from certain countries to protect domestic producers.
November 2022
Shift in trade patterns, with US buyers looking for alternative suppliers.