HS Code:
Carrots fall under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 070610, which includes fresh or chilled carrots and turnips. Carrots are a widely cultivated root vegetable, valued for their nutritional content, including high levels of beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins. They are a staple in diets worldwide and are traded extensively in both fresh and processed forms. The global trade of carrots is influenced by factors such as seasonal production, climatic conditions, and consumer demand for organic and sustainably grown produce.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately 4.5 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map, UN Comtrade
1.2 million metric tons
26.7% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
0.6 million metric tons
13.3% of global trade of total trade
Stable
0.5 million metric tons
11.1% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
0.4 million metric tons
8.9% of global trade of total trade
Stable
0.3 million metric tons
6.7% of global trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local agriculture)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic carrots
Increased exports from countries with strong organic certification systems like the Netherlands and the US; higher price premiums for exporters
2021-2022
Growth in processed carrot products
Higher trade volumes for frozen and canned carrots, particularly from China and the US, driven by convenience food trends
2020-2022
Climate change affecting production
Disruptions in traditional carrot-growing regions due to erratic weather patterns, leading to shifts in trade flows from affected areas
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter phytosanitary requirements for carrot imports to prevent the spread of pests such as carrot fly, impacting exporters from non-EU countries.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters; potential delays in shipments from countries lacking robust pest control measures.
As part of a broader trade agreement, China reduced tariffs on US carrots, boosting export opportunities for American farmers.
January 2023
Expected increase in US carrot exports to China by 10-15% over the next two years.
Severe drought in parts of California, a major carrot-producing area in the US, led to reduced yields and higher export prices.
July 2022
Shift in demand to alternative suppliers like the Netherlands and Canada; potential long-term impact on US market share.