HS Code:
Sodium perborate (HS Code: 2840.30) is an inorganic compound commonly used as a bleaching agent in detergents, cleaning products, and cosmetics. It is also utilized in the textile and paper industries for its oxidizing properties. Sodium perborate exists in monohydrate and tetrahydrate forms, with the latter being more common in industrial applications. Its demand is driven by the need for eco-friendly and effective bleaching agents, though it faces competition from alternatives like sodium percarbonate due to environmental concerns over boron discharge.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $150 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database and ITC Trade Map
$40 million USD
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$30 million USD
20.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$25 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$15 million USD
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$10 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect domestic chemical industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Shift towards eco-friendly alternatives
Declining demand for sodium perborate in favor of sodium percarbonate due to stricter environmental regulations on boron compounds in wastewater.
2020-2022
Growth in detergent industry in Asia-Pacific
Increased demand in countries like China and India due to rising consumer spending on household cleaning products.
2019-2022
Technological advancements in production
Improved manufacturing processes have reduced costs, making sodium perborate more competitive in price-sensitive markets.
2021-2023
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on boron discharge in industrial wastewater, impacting sodium perborate usage in detergents.
January 2023
Expected to reduce demand in the EU market by 10-15% over the next 5 years, pushing manufacturers to adopt alternatives.
Several Chinese chemical companies announced plans to increase sodium perborate production to meet growing domestic and export demand.
March 2022
Likely to lower global prices due to increased supply, benefiting importing countries but challenging smaller producers.
The United States granted temporary tariff waivers on sodium perborate imports from key allies under specific trade agreements.
July 2022
Boosted imports from countries like Germany, stabilizing supply chains for US detergent manufacturers.