HS Code:
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpum), classified under HS Code 081040, are small, tart berries primarily grown in North America. They are widely used in food products such as juices, sauces, and dried snacks, as well as in dietary supplements due to their health benefits, particularly for urinary tract health. The global trade of cranberries is driven by demand for processed cranberry products, with fresh cranberries constituting a smaller share of the market. The trade includes both fresh and frozen cranberries, as well as cranberry juice and concentrates.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map, UN Comtrade Database
$800 million USD
66.7% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$250 million USD
20.8% of global trade of total trade
Stable
$50 million USD
4.2% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$30 million USD
2.5% of global trade of total trade
Stable
$20 million USD
1.7% of global trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
25% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU trade deals)
Rising demand for organic cranberries
Increased production of organic cranberries in the US and Canada, with a premium price point driving export value growth
2021-2023
Growth in functional food and beverage sector
Higher demand for cranberry juice and supplements due to health benefits, boosting trade volumes to Europe and Asia
2020-2022
Climate change affecting yields
Unpredictable weather patterns in key producing regions like the US Northeast and Canada have led to supply fluctuations
2019-2023
A new trade agreement reduced tariffs on US cranberry exports to the EU, facilitating market access for American producers.
March 2023
Expected to increase US cranberry exports to Europe by 10-15% over the next five years.
Canada announced investments in cranberry farming technology to boost yields and meet growing international demand.
July 2022
Likely to strengthen Canada's position as the second-largest exporter, potentially increasing competition with the US.
Several Asian countries imposed stricter phytosanitary checks on cranberry imports due to pest concerns, temporarily halting shipments.
October 2022
Short-term decline in exports to affected markets; exporters are adapting by improving compliance with regulations.