HS Code:
The 'Containing peaches or pears' category, typically classified under HS Code 2008.70 (peaches) and related codes for pears, includes preserved fruits such as canned peaches and pears, often packed in syrup or juice. These products are widely used in the food industry for retail consumption, baking, and as ingredients in desserts and snacks. Global trade in this category is influenced by agricultural production capacities, seasonal variations, and consumer demand for convenient, shelf-stable fruit products.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$350 million USD
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$120 million USD
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
Up to 35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-USMCA or within regional blocs like the EU)
Rising demand for organic and low-sugar preserved fruits
Increased production and export of healthier peach and pear products, particularly from Europe and North America, catering to health-conscious consumers
2021-2022
Growth in e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales
Smaller producers and exporters are gaining access to global markets through online platforms, boosting trade volumes for niche products
2020-2022
Climate change affecting fruit harvests
Unpredictable weather patterns in key producing regions like South Africa and Spain have led to supply chain disruptions and price volatility
2019-2022
A new agreement has reduced tariffs on canned peaches and pears exported from China to the EU, fostering greater market access.
March 2023
Expected to increase China's export volume to the EU by 15% over the next two years, potentially reshaping market shares.
Due to domestic lobbying by American fruit growers, the US has imposed temporary import quotas on South African canned peaches to protect local producers.
January 2023
South African exporters are seeking alternative markets in Asia and the Middle East, which may diversify trade flows.
Japan has introduced stricter sanitary and phytosanitary measures for imported preserved fruits, requiring additional certifications.
October 2022
Exporters to Japan, including Greece and China, face higher compliance costs, potentially reducing trade volumes in the short term.