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Nanocellulose is classified under HS Code 3912.90. This falls under Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, specifically Heading 3912 (Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms), under subheading: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms.
* The data below is specific to the HS code, not the ingredient.
Suppliers
722
Across 53 countries
Shipments
10,680
from 2015 to 2026
Total weight
104.6B kg
20,052 TEU · standard 20-foot container units
Last shipment
6 months ago
Last updated at Feb 25, 2026
Growth
↑ 49%
Trade under 3912.90 has increased by 49% over the past 6 months
Trade activity under HS 3912.90 shows a large, active supply chain with 722 suppliers, 10,680 shipments, and 53 countries over a decade, but it is not ingredient-specific to nanocellulose. The volume and recent activity indicate robust channels for cellulose derivatives broadly, with logistics and trading intermediaries prominent, suggesting movement of materials rather than confirmed nanocellulose production. For formulation planning, this signals available capacity in the broader cellulose space, but direct nanocellulose sourcing requires verification of product composition.
HS 3912.90 covers cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms, including cellulose ethers and other modified celluloses, but excludes specific subheadings like 3912.31. This scope is broad and includes industrial polymers, paper additives, and binders, not exclusively nanocellulose or food-grade ingredients. The classification limits direct inference: supplier activity here may represent microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, or other derivatives. For research, this means trade data provides supply-chain context for the cellulose category, not a nanocellulose-specific signal.
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The supplier landscape appears fragmented but with a long tail: the top 20 suppliers account for roughly 5,000 of 10,680 shipments, while 722 total suppliers include many with fewer than 10 shipments. This mix of high-volume players (e.g., Itacel Farmoquimica, Sinosweet, J Rettenmaier) and numerous small traders indicates a diversified but intermediary-heavy structure. For procurement, this suggests multiple potential channels but also a need to distinguish manufacturers from logistics firms, as many listed entities are traders or forwarders.
Key supply risks include reliance on intermediaries—many top suppliers are logistics or trading companies, not confirmed nanocellulose manufacturers—and the broad HS classification that may mix industrial cellulose with food-grade material. Geographic concentration in China and India for supplier count, plus Germany for volume, creates potential dependency on specific trade lanes. Further diligence should verify product composition, manufacturing capability, and food-grade compliance for any shortlisted supplier, as shipment records alone do not confirm nanocellulose identity.
China (298 suppliers, 3,112 shipments) and India (100 suppliers, 1,776 shipments) dominate supplier counts, while Germany shows the highest weight (451 million kg) among active suppliers, indicating major European lanes. Brazil, Italy, Taiwan, and Ireland also show significant shipment volumes. The presence of logistics providers in top rows suggests transshipment hubs, particularly through Germany and the Netherlands. For sourcing strategy, Asia-Pacific and Western Europe are primary regions, but the data does not confirm nanocellulose-specific origins or destinations.
By shipment count
China
3,112 shipments
298 suppliers
68.3M kg total weight
India
1,776 shipments
100 suppliers
35.3M kg total weight
Brazil
1,090 shipments
17 suppliers
20.7M kg total weight
Germany
975 shipments
45 suppliers
451.6M kg total weight
Italy
718 shipments
20 suppliers
15.1M kg total weight
Taiwan
671 shipments
12 suppliers
14.9M kg total weight
Ireland
542 shipments
12 suppliers
7M kg total weight
South Korea
356 shipments
23 suppliers
21.7M kg total weight
United Kingdom
331 shipments
12 suppliers
8.1M kg total weight
Japan
306 shipments
14 suppliers
3.6M kg total weight