HS Code:
Green onions of a species other than Allium cepa (commonly including species like Allium fistulosum, also known as Welsh onions or Japanese bunching onions) fall under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 0703.90. This category encompasses leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled, which are widely used in culinary applications across various cuisines for their mild flavor and nutritional benefits. These vegetables are cultivated globally, with significant production in temperate and subtropical regions, and play a vital role in both domestic and international markets due to their short growth cycle and high demand in fresh produce sectors.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately 1.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
450,000 metric tons
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
180,000 metric tons
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
120,000 metric tons
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
90,000 metric tons
7.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
75,000 metric tons
6.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic agriculture)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic green onions
Increased exports from countries with strong organic certification systems, such as the Netherlands and the US, with a premium price of 20-30% over conventional products.
2021-2022
Growth in Asian cuisine popularity globally
Higher demand for species like Allium fistulosum in Western markets, boosting exports from China and Mexico by approximately 8% annually.
2020-2022
Climate change impacting production
Erratic weather patterns have caused supply shortages in key regions, leading to price volatility of up to 15% in international markets.
2022
The European Union introduced stricter phytosanitary controls for imported alliaceous vegetables to prevent the spread of pests like leek moth, requiring additional certifications from exporters.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-compliant regions by 5-10% in the short term.
Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs on fresh produce, including green onions, were reduced to zero between member countries, facilitating smoother trade flows.
January 2023
Boosted exports from Mexico to the US by 12% in the first half of 2023, strengthening North American supply chains.
China announced subsidies for agricultural exporters focusing on green onions and other vegetables to capture larger shares in Southeast Asian markets.
July 2023
Expected to increase China's export volume by 10% in 2024, potentially affecting price competitiveness in the region.