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Hypochlorous acid is classified under HS Code 2811.19. This falls under Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes, specifically Heading 2811 (Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810), under subheading: Inorganic acids; other than hydrogen fluoride.
* The data below is specific to the HS code, not the ingredient.
Suppliers
212
Across 33 countries
Shipments
1,973
from 2015 to 2026
Total weight
55.3M kg
4,225 TEU · standard 20-foot container units
Last shipment
6 months ago
Last updated at Feb 25, 2026
Growth
↑ 39%
Trade under 2811.19 has increased by 39% over the past 6 months
Trade activity under HS 2811.19 shows a large, active supply chain with 212 suppliers, 1,973 shipments, and roughly 55,000 metric tons over the observed period. The top suppliers by shipment count include Taiwan Fertilizer, Timuraya Tunggal, Italmatch Chemicals, and Bromine Compounds, with recent shipments into early 2026. This suggests a mature, ongoing trade flow. However, the classification is broad, covering many inorganic acids and oxygen compounds, so the volume is not ingredient-specific. The presence of logistics providers and gas specialists further indicates that much of this activity may relate to other chemicals, not hypochlorous acid specifically.
HS code 2811.19 falls under Chapter 28, covering inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals, specifically 'other' inorganic acids excluding hydrogen fluoride. This scope is broad and includes many chemicals beyond hypochlorous acid, such as other inorganic acids and oxygen compounds. The classification does not isolate hypochlorous acid, and the data explicitly notes that activity under this code is not ingredient-specific. Hypochlorous acid may also be classified under other codes depending on formulation, so this HS data provides only a partial and indirect view of the ingredient's supply chain.
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The supplier landscape appears moderately concentrated at the top but diversified overall. The top five suppliers account for roughly 40% of total shipments, with Taiwan Fertilizer alone contributing 368 shipments. However, the full list includes 212 suppliers across 33 countries, indicating a broad base. Many top suppliers are large chemical or fertilizer companies, not specialized hypochlorous acid manufacturers, and some are logistics providers. This suggests that while a few major players dominate shipment volume, the actual production of hypochlorous acid may be spread across a wider set of chemical manufacturers, with the data capturing a mix of products under the broad HS code.
Key supply risks include the lack of ingredient-specific shipment data, as HS 2811.19 covers many inorganic acids. This means that supplier activity may not reflect hypochlorous acid volumes, and reliance on this data for sourcing decisions could be misleading. Additionally, the presence of logistics providers and gas specialists in the supplier list suggests that some shipments are not from chemical manufacturers. Further diligence is needed to verify which suppliers actually produce or distribute hypochlorous acid, and to confirm product specifications, regulatory compliance, and stability for intended applications. The broad classification also implies potential supply chain complexity and the need for direct supplier qualification.
The most relevant sourcing geographies by shipment count are Taiwan (547 shipments), China (321), Indonesia (213), India (165), and the United Kingdom (154). By weight, Taiwan leads with about 12,700 metric tons, followed by China (11,500), the UK (7,500), Israel (6,200), and Indonesia (5,300). These countries represent major export origins, with notable trade lanes to customers like Univar Solutions USA, Wego Chemical, and Baxter Healthcare. The presence of diverse origins across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East suggests a global supply network, though the data does not confirm that all these flows are hypochlorous acid-specific.
By shipment count
Taiwan
547 shipments
15 suppliers
12.7M kg total weight
China
321 shipments
77 suppliers
11.5M kg total weight
Indonesia
213 shipments
7 suppliers
5.3M kg total weight
India
165 shipments
15 suppliers
3.5M kg total weight
United Kingdom
154 shipments
7 suppliers
7.5M kg total weight
Spain
118 shipments
9 suppliers
4.4M kg total weight
Israel
100 shipments
4 suppliers
6.2M kg total weight
Germany
87 shipments
11 suppliers
846.9K kg total weight
Netherlands Antilles
67 shipments
1 suppliers
27.1K kg total weight
Japan
40 shipments
6 suppliers
440K kg total weight