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📦 Oxalic acid, its salts and esters

Oxalic acid, its salts and esters

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Overview

Oxalic acid, its salts, and esters (HS Code: 2917.11) belong to the category of polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, and peroxyacids, and their derivatives. Oxalic acid is a dicarboxylic acid used primarily as a cleaning agent, bleaching agent, and in various industrial applications such as textile processing, metal cleaning, and rare earth extraction. Its salts and esters, like sodium oxalate and diethyl oxalate, are used in chemical synthesis and other specialized applications. This category is a niche but significant segment of the global chemical trade, driven by industrial demand in manufacturing and processing sectors.

Total Trade Volume

USD 150 million

Data from 2022

Source

United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)

Tariff Analysis

Average Rate

5.5% ad valorem

Highest Rate

12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)

Lowest Rate

0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA or USMCA)

Common Restrictions

  • Import quotas in select countries to control chemical inflow
  • Environmental regulations due to toxicity and handling concerns
  • Anti-dumping duties imposed by the EU and US on Chinese exports
  • Mandatory safety certifications for industrial use

Market Trends

Rising demand in green cleaning products

Increased imports of oxalic acid in Europe and North America for eco-friendly cleaning solutions

2021-2022

Growth in rare earth processing

Higher demand in China and India for oxalic acid in rare earth metal extraction for electronics

2020-2022

Shift towards bio-based production

Emerging technologies for sustainable production reducing dependency on traditional chemical synthesis

2022

Recent Developments

EU Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Oxalic Acid

The European Union imposed provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 8% to 15% on oxalic acid imports from China to protect domestic manufacturers.

March 2023

Potential shift in trade flows towards other suppliers like India and Germany

New Production Facility in India

A leading Indian chemical company announced the opening of a new oxalic acid production plant, aiming to double export capacity.

June 2023

Strengthens India's position as a key exporter, potentially lowering global prices

US Tightens Environmental Regulations

The US EPA introduced stricter guidelines on the handling and disposal of oxalic acid due to its environmental toxicity.

September 2022

Increased compliance costs for importers and manufacturers, potentially reducing trade volume