HS Code:
The category 'Containing oranges or grapefruit' (typically classified under HS Code 2008.30 for citrus fruit preparations or related subcategories) includes processed products such as juices, concentrates, canned segments, and other preserved forms of oranges and grapefruit. These products are widely traded globally due to their use in beverages, food processing, and as consumer goods. The trade of these products is influenced by seasonal availability, agricultural production capacities, and international demand for citrus-based products.
Total Trade Volume
USD 5.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand for organic citrus products
Increased exports from countries with certified organic production, pushing conventional producers to adapt
2021-2022
Growth in ready-to-drink citrus beverages
Boosted trade in concentrated juices and processed citrus products, especially in urban markets
2020-2022
Climate change affecting citrus yields
Reduced production in traditional regions like Florida (USA) and parts of Brazil, leading to higher prices and supply chain shifts
2019-2022
Ongoing talks to reduce tariffs on citrus products between Brazil and the European Union, aiming to increase market access for Brazilian exporters.
Mid-2023
Potential to increase Brazil's export share by 10-15% in the EU market if finalized.
The US imposed additional tariffs on certain Chinese citrus products as part of broader trade tensions, redirecting demand to other suppliers like Mexico and Brazil.
Early 2023
Shifted trade patterns, benefiting Latin American exporters while increasing costs for US consumers.
A significant outbreak of citrus greening disease in key production areas of the US and parts of South America has reduced supply and increased prices.
Late 2022
Higher global prices for orange and grapefruit products, with increased demand for disease-resistant varieties.