HS Code:
Subheading 1901.20.35 of the Harmonized System (HS) Code refers to mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1905, containing over 25% by weight of butterfat, not put up for retail sale. This category primarily includes industrial baking mixes and doughs used in the production of bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods. These products are typically used by commercial bakeries and food manufacturers rather than individual consumers.
Total Trade Volume
USD 250 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 60 million
24% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 45 million
18% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 35 million
14% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 25 million
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 20 million
8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand for gluten-free and organic baking mixes
Increased exports from countries with specialized production capabilities, particularly in North America and Europe
2021-2022
Growth in industrial baking in Asia-Pacific
Higher imports of baking mixes to countries like China and India to support expanding bakery chains
2020-2022
Shift towards sustainable sourcing
Pressure on exporters to comply with sustainability certifications, affecting production costs
2022
A new trade agreement reduced tariffs on baking mixes and doughs between the EU and the US, facilitating increased trade flows.
March 2023
Expected to boost exports from the US to EU markets by 15% over the next two years
Countries like Japan and South Korea introduced stricter sanitary and phytosanitary regulations for imported food mixes, requiring additional certifications.
January 2023
Potential delays and increased costs for exporters targeting these markets
Ongoing geopolitical tensions have disrupted supply chains for raw materials used in baking mixes, particularly butterfat, affecting global trade.
October 2022
Led to a 5% increase in prices and temporary shortages in some regions