Product intelligence · HS 291990 · 2024 data

Esters: phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other than tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate

Global exports of esters: phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other than tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate totalled $930,790,026 in 2024, a -0.1% change from the previous year. Traded by 86 countries across 1,584 bilateral corridors, with demand from 161 importing markets. The long-term trend is rapid decline.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$930.8M

-0.1% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-13.9%

5Y: +0.7%

Supply structure

Concentrated

HHI 0.306

Volatility

Low

Score 13/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, esters: phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other than tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate trade exhibited slight decline, with global flows reaching $930,790,026 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -13.9% (five-year: +0.7%). The all-time peak of $1,460,755,955 was recorded in 2021; the current level is 36% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 62% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a mildly upward trajectory with periodic contractions. Trend momentum is decelerating (-14.5% acceleration).

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.306). The three largest exporters — China ($495.2M), Germany ($103.3M), and Japan ($58.3M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -17.1% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.050). The three largest import markets are United States ($125.4M), South Korea ($84.1M), and Netherlands ($61.1M). The largest importing market sources from 29 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is China → United States at $84.5M, representing 67.4% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for esters: phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other than tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate is 13 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. The concentrated supply structure suggests high barriers but also potential opportunity if dominant suppliers face disruption or capacity constraints.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $1,460,755,955 in 2021. Currently 36% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$780,859,477-11.2%
2016$719,863,911-7.8%
2017$818,418,201+13.7%
2018$894,658,555+9.3%
2019$898,333,568+0.4%
2020$866,263,966-3.6%
2021$1,460,755,955+68.6%
2022$1,206,111,238-17.4%
2023$931,803,535-22.7%
2024$930,790,026-0.1%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of esters: phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other than tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for esters: phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other than tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for esters: phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other than tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1ChinaUnited States$84.5M-16.2%
2ChinaSouth Korea$62.0M-20.9%
3ChinaNetherlands$38.6M-27.1%
4ChinaRussia$21.9M-5.9%
5ChinaTürkiye$21.5M-6.2%
6ChinaThailand$21.1M-10.4%
7ChinaGermany$20.0M-20.7%
8GermanyUnited States$19.7M-0.3%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.