HS Code:
Molybdenum orange, classified under HS Code 3206.20.00, is a pigment used primarily in the production of paints, coatings, plastics, and ceramics due to its vibrant orange color and high thermal stability. It is a lead chromate-based pigment combined with molybdenum, offering excellent opacity and durability. This product is a niche but critical component in industrial applications where resistance to heat and light is essential.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $45 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and ITC Trade Map
$15 million USD
33.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$10 million USD
22.2% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$8 million USD
17.8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$5 million USD
11.1% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$3 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Shift towards eco-friendly alternatives
Growing demand for non-toxic pigments is reducing market share of molybdenum orange in developed markets like the EU and US.
2021-2022
Rising demand in emerging economies
Increased industrialization in Asia-Pacific, particularly in India and Southeast Asia, is driving higher consumption for paints and coatings.
2020-2022
Regulatory pressures on lead-based pigments
Stricter regulations in Europe and North America are pushing manufacturers to innovate or face declining exports.
2019-2022
The European Union updated its REACH framework to impose stricter limits on lead content in pigments, impacting molybdenum orange imports.
June 2023
European importers are seeking alternative suppliers or non-lead-based pigments, potentially reducing trade volume by 10-15%.
Chinese manufacturers have invested in scaling up production facilities for molybdenum orange to meet domestic and export demand.
March 2023
Increased supply from China may lower global prices, intensifying competition for smaller producers.
The United States introduced anti-dumping duties on molybdenum orange imports from specific countries to protect domestic manufacturers.
January 2023
Trade flows may shift as exporters redirect shipments to other markets like India and Brazil.