HS Code:
N-(5,7-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-2-yl)-2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridine-sulfonamide, commonly known as Pyroxsulam (CAS No. 422556-08-9), is a selective herbicide used primarily in cereal crops to control broadleaf weeds and grasses. Classified under HS Code 2935.90.75, it belongs to the category of sulfonamides and their derivatives. This chemical is critical in modern agriculture for enhancing crop yields by mitigating weed competition. Global trade in Pyroxsulam is driven by demand from major agricultural economies with extensive cereal production.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $150 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
Estimated based on data from UN Comtrade, ITC Trade Map, and industry reports
$45 million USD
30% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$30 million USD
20% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$25 million USD
17% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$20 million USD
13% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$15 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
8.5% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU trade deals)
Rising demand for sustainable herbicides
Increased adoption of Pyroxsulam due to its selective action and lower environmental footprint compared to older herbicides, driving market growth in North America and Europe.
2021-2022
Growth in cereal crop production
Higher cereal production in countries like Canada and Australia boosts demand for effective weed control solutions like Pyroxsulam, sustaining trade volumes.
2020-2022
Regulatory scrutiny on pesticide use
Stricter regulations in the EU and other regions may limit market access or increase compliance costs for exporters, potentially slowing trade growth.
2022
The European Union initiated a review of Pyroxsulam's environmental impact, focusing on its persistence in soil and potential effects on non-target species.
March 2023
Possible restrictions or additional compliance requirements for exporters to the EU, which could reduce trade volumes or increase costs.
A major agrochemical company announced the opening of a new production facility for Pyroxsulam in the United States to meet growing domestic demand.
June 2022
Increased export capacity from the US, potentially strengthening its position as the leading exporter and influencing global supply chains.
Under the USMCA, tariffs on agrochemicals including Pyroxsulam were reduced, facilitating easier trade between the two countries.
January 2023
Boosted trade volumes between the US and Canada, with a projected 5-10% increase in bilateral trade for this product category.