HS Code:
The category of Fruit or Nut Juices (including grape must and coconut water) and Vegetable Juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter (HS Code: 2009), encompasses a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages derived from fruits, nuts, and vegetables. This includes single fruit juices (e.g., orange, apple, grape), mixed fruit juices, vegetable juices (e.g., tomato, carrot), and specialty products like coconut water. These products are consumed globally for their nutritional value, convenience, and flavor. The trade in this category is driven by consumer demand for healthy and natural beverages, seasonal production variations, and regional agricultural strengths.
Total Trade Volume
USD 22.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 3.8 billion
16.9% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.9 billion
12.9% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.1 billion
9.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.7 billion
7.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.3 billion
5.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
12.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by some developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic and natural juices
Increased exports from countries with strong organic certification systems; higher prices for organic products
2021-2023
Growth in coconut water as a health drink
Significant export growth from tropical countries like Thailand and the Philippines; new market entrants
2020-2022
Shift towards low-sugar and unsweetened juices
Manufacturers adapting product lines to meet health-conscious consumer preferences; potential decline in sweetened juice exports
2019-2023
The European Union introduced new regulations requiring detailed origin labeling and lower pesticide residue limits for imported fruit and vegetable juices to ensure consumer safety and transparency.
January 2023
Exporters to the EU market, particularly from developing countries, may face higher compliance costs and potential delays; long-term benefit of improved consumer trust.
A bilateral agreement between the US and Brazil reduced tariffs on Brazilian orange juice exports to the US, aiming to stabilize prices and ensure supply amidst domestic production shortages in Florida.
March 2022
Increased Brazilian exports to the US; potential pressure on domestic US producers but benefits consumers with lower prices.
Countries like Thailand and Vietnam reported record-high exports of coconut water due to rising global demand for natural hydration drinks, supported by investments in processing infrastructure.
July 2022
Strengthened market position for Southeast Asian exporters; potential oversupply risks if demand plateaus.