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Dicaprylyl ether is classified under HS Code 2909.19. This falls under Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, specifically Heading 2909 (Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives), under subheading: Ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl ether.
* The data below is specific to the HS code, not the ingredient.
Suppliers
261
Across 35 countries
Shipments
2,059
from 2015 to 2026
Total weight
26.4B kg
3,286 TEU · standard 20-foot container units
Last shipment
6 months ago
Last updated at Feb 25, 2026
Growth
↑ 39%
Trade under 2909.19 has increased by 39% over the past 6 months
Trade activity under HS 2909.19 shows a large, active supply chain with 261 suppliers and over 2,000 shipments, but it is not ingredient-specific to dicaprylyl ether. The data includes many logistics and tank container providers, indicating bulk liquid transport is common. Recent shipment dates vary, with some suppliers active into 2026 and others dormant since 2017, suggesting a mix of ongoing and historical trade. This implies a robust but heterogeneous network where dicaprylyl ether may be a minor component. For formulation planning, verify supplier capabilities directly, as the HS code covers a broad range of ethers.
HS 2909.19 covers acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives, excluding diethyl ether. This scope includes industrial solvents, ether-alcohols, and other ether compounds, not just dicaprylyl ether. Therefore, shipment counts and weights reflect a broad category, and dicaprylyl ether-specific volumes cannot be isolated. For regulatory or sourcing decisions, treat this data as directional context only. Confirm with suppliers that their products are specifically dicaprylyl ether and meet your purity or application requirements, as the classification does not guarantee ingredient identity.
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The supplier landscape appears diversified, with 261 suppliers across 35 countries, but a few large players dominate shipment counts. Top suppliers like Piramal Pharma, Sanming Hexafluo Chemicals, and Ineos Europe each have over 75 shipments, while many others have fewer than 10. This suggests a mix of major chemical manufacturers and numerous smaller traders or logistics providers. For dicaprylyl ether, this diversity offers multiple sourcing options, but the presence of logistics companies means not all listed suppliers are actual manufacturers. Conduct supplier qualification to identify true producers and assess their reliability.
Key supply risks include reliance on HS-code-associated data that may not reflect dicaprylyl ether specifically, and the presence of logistics providers as suppliers, which could obscure true manufacturing sources. Some major suppliers show zero recent growth or old shipment dates, indicating potential inactivity. Geopolitical or trade disruptions in key sourcing countries like India, China, or Russia could affect supply. Further diligence should verify each supplier's actual production of dicaprylyl ether, assess their financial stability, and confirm compliance with relevant regulations, as the trade data alone cannot confirm ingredient identity or supply continuity.
India, China, Japan, and several European countries (Germany, Belgium, Netherlands) dominate supplier counts and shipment volumes, with India and China leading in supplier numbers. The Netherlands and Germany show large total weights, suggesting bulk chemical flows, while Argentina and Russia also appear with significant weights. Trade lanes likely connect these sourcing hubs to global customers, including the US, given top customers like Huntsman and Ineos. However, since the data is HS-code-associated, these lanes may include other ethers. For dicaprylyl ether, prioritize suppliers in these regions but verify product specificity.
By shipment count
India
575 shipments
43 suppliers
10.6M kg total weight
China
398 shipments
56 suppliers
7.2M kg total weight
Japan
278 shipments
22 suppliers
5.8M kg total weight
Germany
160 shipments
13 suppliers
709.3M kg total weight
Belgium
139 shipments
20 suppliers
17.3M kg total weight
Netherlands
128 shipments
16 suppliers
20.2B kg total weight
South Korea
125 shipments
21 suppliers
10.4M kg total weight
Israel
96 shipments
8 suppliers
2.3M kg total weight
Argentina
39 shipments
2 suppliers
5.3B kg total weight
Mexico
14 shipments
6 suppliers
348.1K kg total weight