What Does DG Mean?

You'll see a red DG badge on some products across our site. DG stands for Dangerous Goods, a transport classification used by couriers in New Zealand, not a warning that a product is unusually hazardous for normal trade or household use.

Products carry a DG classification when they contain ingredients such as flammable solvents or corrosive alkaline cleaners. This is a standard classification across the professional cleaning and detailing industry, most workshop-strength chemicals fall into this category.

What This Means When You Order

  • DG products are packed and freighted in line with New Zealand dangerous goods transport regulations
  • A small dangerous goods freight surcharge applies to cover this specialised handling
  • Some DG products are restricted to workplace or trade supply only under HSNO regulations, this will be noted on the individual product page where it applies

Every DG product on our site is shipped safely and legally. If you have any questions about a specific product's classification, its Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available on the product page, or contact us at info@tradechem.co.nz.
Trade Chem Industrial Strength Degreaser

Who Are We

Trade Chem is an East Auckland-based supplier of cleaning, vehicle care and maintenance chemicals.

Our background comes from supplying products to the people who use them every day — including vehicle detailers, workshops, factories, commercial cleaners, contractors, fleet operators and other businesses that rely on quality cleaning and maintenance products to get the job done.

That experience gave us a practical understanding of the industry and the products behind it. We saw what customers were looking for, what products performed well, and where there was room to build something better.

Today, Trade Chem is building its own range of products across vehicle care, cleaning, degreasing and general maintenance. We supply both businesses and everyday customers, with products available in sizes suited to different applications — whether it's for regular trade use or use at home.

Based in East Auckland, we're starting local and building from there.

How we got here

Started as a distributor

Began supplying trade chemicals across Auckland, building the first customer relationships.

2022
2023

Building a steady client base

Started gaining constant, repeat clients as trust in our supply grew.

Growing the base

Kept building the client base and started receiving genuinely good feedback on the products.

2024
2025

Brand development

Built out GHS-compliant labelling and compliance docs, secured consistent supply, and tested our manufacturer's products with real customer feedback.

Launched Trade Chem

Confident in the products and process, we launched our own brand and opened up to the public.

2026

Our Vision

What started in East Auckland is now reaching people and businesses nationwide. As we continue to grow, our focus is not on scaling as quickly as possible, but on making sure we can continue to support every person and business that chooses to support us.

New Zealand is a beautiful country with communities spread far and wide. Our vision is to make Trade Chem accessible across as much of the country as possible, without location coming with an unreasonable price tag.

As a family business, we understand that every dollar counts. We are committed to finding the right balance between cost, quality and safety, providing reliable products at the best possible prices without compromising on the things that matter.

We want to grow Trade Chem the right way, responsibly, sustainably and alongside the people and businesses who support us.