HS Code:
Pentachlorophenol (ISO), classified under HS Code 2908.11, is a chlorinated phenolic compound primarily used as a pesticide, fungicide, and wood preservative. Due to its toxic nature and environmental persistence, its use is heavily regulated or banned in many countries. It is listed under various international agreements like the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Global trade in Pentachlorophenol is limited and often restricted to specific industrial applications under strict regulatory oversight.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $5 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database and ITC Trade Map
$2.1 million USD
42% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$1.2 million USD
24% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$0.8 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$0.5 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$0.4 million USD
8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements or for specific industrial use)
Declining global demand due to environmental regulations
Significant reduction in trade volume as alternatives like copper-based preservatives gain traction
2020-2022
Shift towards alternative chemicals and green technologies
Increased R&D investment in eco-friendly pesticides and wood treatment solutions, further reducing Pentachlorophenol trade
2021-2023
Stringent regulatory frameworks in developed economies
Trade is increasingly concentrated in regions with less stringent environmental laws, though global oversight is tightening
2019-2022
The European Union reinforced its ban on Pentachlorophenol under the REACH regulation, further limiting any residual trade or use within member states.
January 2023
Significant reduction in trade to EU markets, redirecting limited supply to less regulated regions.
An amendment to the Stockholm Convention added stricter guidelines for the production and trade of Pentachlorophenol, urging signatories to phase out remaining uses.
May 2022
Increased compliance costs and reduced trade volumes globally as countries align with the updated guidelines.
China, a leading producer, announced cuts in Pentachlorophenol production to meet domestic environmental targets and international commitments.
September 2021
Global supply constraints leading to higher prices but lower overall trade volume due to reduced availability.