HS Code:
Grape juice (including grape must) of a Brix value not exceeding 30, classified under HS Code 2009.61.00, refers to unfermented grape juice or must with a sugar concentration (Brix value) of 30 or less. This product is commonly used in the beverage industry for juice production, as well as in winemaking as a base material. It is traded globally in both concentrated and non-concentrated forms, often subject to strict quality and safety regulations due to its use in food and beverage applications. The trade of this product is influenced by agricultural production, seasonal variations, and consumer demand for natural and healthy beverage options.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
$320 million USD
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$250 million USD
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$180 million USD
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$120 million USD
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA or within EU member states)
Rising demand for natural and organic grape juice
Increased exports from countries with organic certification standards, such as Italy and the US, as consumers prioritize health-conscious products
2021-2023
Fluctuations in grape harvests due to climate change
Supply shortages in key producing regions like Argentina and Spain have led to price volatility and shifts in trade patterns
2020-2022
Growth in non-alcoholic beverage markets
Higher demand for grape juice as a base for non-alcoholic drinks and health beverages, boosting trade volumes globally
2019-2023
The European Union introduced stricter sanitary and phytosanitary measures for grape juice imports to ensure compliance with food safety standards, impacting exporters from non-EU countries.
March 2023
Non-EU exporters, particularly from Argentina, may face increased compliance costs and delays in market access.
A bilateral agreement reduced tariffs on grape juice and related products between the US and Argentina, aiming to boost trade amidst Argentina's declining export volumes.
July 2022
Expected to increase Argentina's market share in the US, potentially affecting competitors like Spain.
Severe weather conditions in Italy led to a 10% reduction in grape production, affecting the supply of grape juice for export markets.
September 2022
Short-term price increases and potential shifts in trade to other suppliers like Spain and France.