HS Code:
Mixtures containing at least 95% by weight of allyl isothiocyanate (3-isothiocyanato-1-propene) (CAS No. 57-06-7) and application adjuvants fall under HS Code 3808.92.28. Allyl isothiocyanate is a naturally occurring compound found in mustard, radish, and other cruciferous vegetables, often used for its pungent flavor and as a natural pesticide or fungicide. When formulated with application adjuvants, these mixtures are primarily utilized in agricultural and industrial settings as fungicides or pest control agents. This category is niche but significant in the agrochemical sector for organic and sustainable farming solutions.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $15 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map
$5.2 million USD
34.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$3.8 million USD
25.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$2.1 million USD
14.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.5 million USD
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.0 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Rising demand for natural and bio-based fungicides
Increased adoption of allyl isothiocyanate mixtures in organic farming, driving market growth by approximately 8% annually in key regions like North America and Europe.
2021-2023
Regulatory push for sustainable agricultural inputs
Governments in the EU and US are incentivizing the use of bio-based pesticides, leading to higher imports and local production of these mixtures.
2022
Technological advancements in formulation
Improved stability and efficacy of allyl isothiocyanate mixtures with adjuvants are expanding applications in industrial and non-agricultural pest control.
2023
The European Union updated its organic farming regulations to include specific mixtures of allyl isothiocyanate as approved fungicides under strict usage guidelines.
June 2023
This approval is expected to boost exports to the EU market by 15-20% over the next two years.
The US Environmental Protection Agency expanded the approved uses of allyl isothiocyanate-based products to include soil fumigation, in addition to existing fungicide applications.
March 2023
This development is likely to increase domestic production and trade volume in the US by 10% in the coming year.
The Indian government introduced subsidies for farmers adopting bio-based pesticides, including allyl isothiocyanate mixtures, as part of its sustainable agriculture initiative.
September 2022
This policy is driving a surge in demand, positioning India as an emerging key market with a projected 12% growth in imports.