HS Code:
(R)-ฮฑ-Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1S,3S)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and (S)-ฮฑ-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1R)-cis-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate, collectively known as ฮฑ-cypermethrin technical (CAS No. 67375-30-8), fall under HS Code 2926.90.30. This product is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used primarily in agriculture to control a wide range of pests on crops such as cotton, vegetables, and cereals. It is also used in public health applications to manage vector-borne diseases. ฮฑ-Cypermethrin is valued for its high efficacy, low mammalian toxicity, and relatively short environmental persistence compared to older pesticides.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $250 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
Estimated data based on UN Comtrade and industry reports
$90 million USD
36% of total trade
Increasing
$60 million USD
24% of total trade
Increasing
$30 million USD
12% of total trade
Stable
$25 million USD
10% of total trade
Stable
$20 million USD
8% of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-India FTA or USMCA)
Growing demand in developing countries
Increased agricultural productivity needs in regions like South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are driving demand for cost-effective insecticides like ฮฑ-cypermethrin.
2021-2023
Shift towards integrated pest management (IPM)
While demand remains strong, there is a gradual shift towards IPM, which may reduce reliance on synthetic pesticides in favor of biological controls in developed markets.
2020-2022
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU
Stricter EU regulations on pesticide residues and environmental impact are leading to reduced usage approvals, affecting export volumes to Europe.
2019-2023
The European Union conducted a reassessment of ฮฑ-cypermethrin under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, leading to tighter restrictions on its application in certain crops due to environmental concerns.
June 2022
Reduced export opportunities for manufacturers targeting the EU market, prompting a pivot to Asian and African markets.
Major Chinese agrochemical companies have expanded production capacity for ฮฑ-cypermethrin to meet rising global demand, particularly in Latin America and Africa.
March 2023
Increased global supply has stabilized prices but heightened competition for smaller producers in India and Europe.
Brazilโs Ministry of Agriculture approved new ฮฑ-cypermethrin-based formulations for use in soybean and cotton farming, boosting import demand.
September 2022
Significant growth in trade volume to Brazil, benefiting exporters from China and India.