HS Code:
Reactive Blue FC75311, with the chemical name Sodium [2-[2-[[2-[3-[[4-fluoro-6-[phenyl[2-[[2-(sulfooxy) ethyl]sulfonyl] ethyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-(hydroxy-kO)-5-sulfophenyl] diazenyl-kN] phenylmethyl] diazenyl-kN]-4-sulfobenzoato (6-)-kO]-Cuprate(4-), is a synthetic organic reactive dye used primarily in the textile industry for dyeing cotton and other cellulosic fibers. Classified under HS Code 3204.16.30, this category includes reactive dyes and preparations based thereon. These dyes are known for their bright shades, excellent color fastness, and ability to form covalent bonds with fibers during the dyeing process.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $500 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database and ITC Trade Map
$150 million USD
30% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$120 million USD
24% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$80 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$50 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$30 million USD
6% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-India FTA for specific partners)
Shift towards sustainable dyeing processes
Increased demand for eco-friendly reactive dyes with lower water and energy consumption, driving innovation in product formulations.
2021-2023
Growth in textile industry in Asia-Pacific
Higher production and export of reactive dyes from India and China due to expanding textile manufacturing hubs.
2020-2022
Rising raw material costs
Price volatility in key chemical inputs has led to increased costs for manufacturers, affecting profit margins.
2022
The European Union introduced new regulations under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) requiring reactive dye importers to provide detailed environmental impact data.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-compliant suppliers.
Major Indian dye manufacturers announced investments in expanding production facilities for reactive dyes to meet growing global demand.
July 2022
Strengthened Indiaโs position as a leading exporter, potentially increasing market share in key regions like Europe and North America.
Ongoing trade disputes have led to higher tariffs on Chinese chemical exports, including reactive dyes, prompting buyers to source from alternative markets like India.
October 2022
Shift in trade patterns with increased opportunities for other exporting countries.