HS Code:
The Apple, Quince, and Pear category (HS Code: 0808) includes fresh apples, pears, and quinces. These fruits are staple agricultural products traded globally, with significant cultivation in temperate regions. Apples are the dominant product in this category due to their widespread consumption, versatility in culinary use, and long storage life. Pears and quinces, while less traded in volume, hold niche markets, especially in specific culinary traditions. This category is influenced by seasonal production, climate conditions, and consumer preferences for organic and sustainably grown produce.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately 9.5 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
4.2 million metric tons
44.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1.1 million metric tons
11.6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
0.9 million metric tons
9.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
0.8 million metric tons
8.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
0.6 million metric tons
6.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
35% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local agriculture)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic apples and pears
Increased export opportunities for certified organic producers, especially in Europe and North America, with premium pricing
2021-2023
Growth in Asian markets for premium apple varieties
Exporters like the US and New Zealand are targeting high-value markets in China and India, driving trade volume growth
2020-2022
Climate change affecting production
Unpredictable weather patterns have led to reduced yields in some regions, increasing prices and shifting trade patterns
2019-2023
A new trade deal has reduced tariffs on European apples entering China, boosting exports from countries like Poland and Italy.
March 2023
Expected to increase EU apple exports to China by 15% over the next two years, intensifying competition with US exporters.
The US Department of Agriculture launched a program to promote American apple varieties in Southeast Asia through subsidies and marketing campaigns.
January 2023
Likely to increase market share in Vietnam and Indonesia, challenging traditional suppliers like China.
A dispute over pest control measures has temporarily halted pear exports from Argentina to Brazil, affecting regional trade.
September 2022
Short-term supply shortages in Brazil, with potential opportunities for other exporters to fill the gap.