HS Code:
This product category under HS Code 3808.92.15 includes mixtures containing N-[2-(1,3-dimethylbutyl) phenyl]-5-fluoro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide (Penflufen, CAS No. 494793-67-8) and 2-[(2RS)-2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2H-1,2,4-triazole-3(4H)-thione (Prothioconazole, CAS No. 178928-70-6). These are active ingredients commonly used in fungicidal products for agricultural applications, particularly as seed treatments and crop protection agents to combat fungal diseases in cereals, canola, and other crops. Penflufen is a systemic fungicide effective against seed and soil-borne pathogens, while Prothioconazole offers broad-spectrum control against foliar and seed-borne diseases. Products in this category are critical for enhancing agricultural yield and food security.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $250 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
Estimated data based on UN Comtrade, ITC Trade Map, and industry reports
$80 million USD
32% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$60 million USD
24% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$40 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$30 million USD
12% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$20 million USD
8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries with protective agricultural policies)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-US TTIP provisions or within WTO commitments)
Growing demand for seed treatment solutions
Increased adoption of Penflufen and Prothioconazole mixtures in emerging markets due to rising agricultural productivity needs, driving trade volume growth by 8-10% annually.
2021-2023
Shift towards sustainable agriculture
Pressure on manufacturers to develop eco-friendly formulations, potentially affecting market share of traditional fungicide mixtures as bio-based alternatives gain traction.
2022-2023
Regulatory tightening in key markets
Stricter regulations in the EU and North America regarding pesticide residues and environmental impact may reduce export opportunities or increase compliance costs.
2020-2023
The European Union conducted a reassessment of Prothioconazole due to concerns over its environmental persistence and potential endocrine-disrupting properties, leading to updated usage guidelines.
March 2023
Possible reduction in EU market access for products containing Prothioconazole, pushing exporters to focus on Asian and Latin American markets.
A leading agrochemical company introduced a novel combined formulation of Penflufen and Prothioconazole with enhanced efficacy for wheat and barley seed treatment, gaining rapid adoption in North America.
July 2022
Increased trade volume in the US and Canada, contributing to a 5% rise in export figures from major producers like Germany.
Brazilian authorities increased import quotas for fungicidal products to meet domestic demand amidst rising crop disease pressures, benefiting exporters of Penflufen and Prothioconazole mixtures.
January 2023
Boosted trade flows to Brazil, with a projected 15% growth in imports of this product category in 2023.