HS Code:
Apple juice, classified under HS Code 200979, includes both concentrated and non-concentrated apple juice, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This category is a significant segment of the global beverage trade, driven by consumer demand for natural and healthy drink options. Apple juice is widely produced and consumed across temperate regions, with major production centered in countries with large apple orchards. It is traded as a finished product for retail as well as a raw material for other beverage and food industries.
Total Trade Volume
USD 2.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
12.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic apple juice
Increased trade volume for certified organic products, with a premium price point driving growth in markets like the EU and North America.
2021-2023
Shift toward concentrated juice in bulk trade
Lower transportation costs and longer shelf life have boosted exports of concentrated apple juice, particularly from China to beverage manufacturers.
2020-2022
Growing health consciousness
Consumers are favoring unsweetened and natural apple juice, impacting product formulations and marketing strategies globally.
2019-2023
The European Union introduced new regulations on pesticide residues in apple juice imports, requiring exporters to meet enhanced safety standards.
March 2023
Exporters from non-EU countries, especially in Asia, face higher compliance costs, potentially reducing trade volumes to the EU in the short term.
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement reduced tariffs on apple juice imports from China to the US, boosting export potential.
January 2023
Chinese apple juice exports to the US are expected to increase by 10-15% in 2023, strengthening China’s position as the top exporter.
Poland reported a record apple harvest, leading to increased production and export of apple juice at competitive prices.
September 2022
Polish apple juice exports surged, particularly to neighboring EU countries, intensifying competition with other exporters like Germany.