Foreign Trade · Chemical & Inputs

Clear answers
for the chemical sector

Turn verified customs data into answers about suppliers, prices and markets. Diversify origins, monitor your competition and make better decisions in chemical products foreign trade.

About the sector

How chemical foreign trade moves today

The chemical sector is a cross-cutting supplier to global industry. Four factors set the pace of foreign trade in this sector today:

Customs regulation

Precise technical classifications, control lists and safety requirements that condition imports.

Technical classification

High specificity by grade, purity and end use that makes comparison difficult and requires precise analysis.

Price volatility

Prices tied to oil, raw materials and commodities that fluctuate with global markets.

Origin dependence

High concentration in China and Europe creates vulnerability to export restrictions or logistics disruptions.

How we help the sector

Answers that chemical sector importers
and manufacturers need every day

Veritrade turns verified customs data into clear answers on the dimensions that matter most in a chemical business decision: suppliers, prices, competition, chain risks and new origins.

Who manufactures and exports your chemical

Active suppliers in each origin with real volumes, frequencies and destination markets.

Real import prices

FOB and CIF prices by product, origin and grade to negotiate with confidence and validate offers.

Where the market is heading

Countries with growing demand for your category, substitution trends and emerging products.

What your competition is doing

Companies importing your category, their current suppliers, volumes and purchase prices.

Risks in your supply chain

Concentration by origin or supplier that exposes your operation to critical disruptions.

New emerging origins

Countries gaining export market share with more competitive prices or lower regulatory restrictions.

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Sector coverage

The entire chemical sector chain, on a single platform

From basic chemistry to high-value specialties. Whatever your segment in the chemical industry, we have the data you need to operate better in foreign trade.

Basic chemistry

Acids, alkalis, solvents and high-volume chemical commodities.

Fine chemistry

Intermediates, catalysts, reagents and high-value-added specialties.

Agrochemicals

Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and chemical fertilizers.

Petrochemicals

Oil derivatives, monomers and raw materials for plastics.

Plastics & polymers

Resins, engineering polymers, additives and compounds.

Distribution & trading

Specialized distributors, traders and chemical import agents.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions from chemical sector
importers and manufacturers

What chemical products can I analyze with Veritrade?
The entire chemical industry: basic and fine chemistry, solvents, acids, alkalis, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, plastics, resins, catalysts and specialties. Any product with an HS code from chapters 28, 29, 38, 39 and related chapters is covered.
Can I find alternative suppliers to reduce dependence on China?
Yes. You can see all countries that export your product, with volumes, prices and active exporting companies. Essential for identifying alternative origins and building a more resilient supply chain.
Where does the data come from?
Directly from official customs records from more than 50 countries. These are real transactions that have already occurred, not estimates. Each record includes company, product, HS code, volume, FOB and CIF price, and country of origin and destination.
Can I analyze historical prices to anticipate price swings?
Yes. You get access to the historical FOB and CIF price record by product, origin and destination, with comparisons across exporters. It lets you detect trends, plan purchases and negotiate at the right point in the price cycle.
Can I use it to monitor competing importers?
Yes. You can see which companies import your category, from which suppliers, at what prices and in what volumes. Information that lets you adjust your sourcing strategy and detect supplier changes in the market.
Can I search by chemical name or HS code?
Yes. You can search by HS code at any level of precision, chemical name (IUPAC or trade name) or product description. The platform covers the complete harmonized system with all the specificity your analysis requires.
How do I get started?
Request your 3-day free trial and we will assign a specialist who shows you how to find suppliers, prices and competitors for your chemical business. No credit card and no commitment required.
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