HS Code:
The category of cranberries, blueberries, and other fruits of the genus Vaccinium (HS Code: 081040) includes fresh or frozen berries such as cranberries, blueberries, bilberries, and lingonberries. These fruits are primarily cultivated in temperate regions and are widely used in food products like juices, jams, sauces, and baked goods, as well as in dietary supplements due to their high antioxidant content. Global trade in this category has grown significantly in recent years due to increasing consumer demand for healthy and natural food products.
Total Trade Volume
USD 3.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
25% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local agriculture)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Chile FTA)
Rising demand for organic berries
Increased exports from countries with strong organic certification programs, driving premium pricing
2021-2022
Growth in frozen berry exports
Expansion of cold chain logistics and longer shelf life enabling access to distant markets
2020-2022
Health and wellness boom
Higher consumption of Vaccinium fruits due to their perceived health benefits, boosting trade volumes
2019-2022
Revised tariff structures under the USMCA have reduced barriers for Canadian and U.S. berry exports to member countries, facilitating smoother trade.
January 2023
Expected to increase trade volume by 10% among member countries over the next two years.
Stricter EU regulations on pesticide residues under the Green Deal have imposed new compliance costs on exporters of Vaccinium fruits.
March 2023
Potential short-term reduction in exports to the EU from non-compliant regions; long-term push for sustainable farming practices.
Peru has invested heavily in blueberry cultivation, surpassing production targets and becoming a key supplier to Asian and European markets.
October 2022
Increased global supply may lead to competitive pricing pressures, benefiting importers but challenging smaller producers.