HS Code:
The category 'In containers holding more than 2 liters but not more than 4 liters' typically includes beverages such as wines, spirits, and other liquid products packaged in containers within this specific volume range. This category falls under various HS Codes depending on the exact product (e.g., HS 2204 for wines, HS 2208 for spirits). It is a significant segment in the global beverage trade, often associated with bulk retail and hospitality industry supplies. The trade of these products is influenced by consumer preferences, regional production capabilities, and international trade agreements.
Total Trade Volume
USD 5.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 1.5 billion
28.8% of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.1 billion
21.2% of total trade
Stable
USD 800 million
15.4% of total trade
Increasing
USD 600 million
11.5% of total trade
Stable
USD 400 million
7.7% of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
12.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand for premium wines in Asia-Pacific
Increased exports from European countries to China and India, driving market growth in the 2-4 liter segment for family and event consumption.
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable packaging
Manufacturers adopting eco-friendly materials for containers in this size range, influencing production costs and consumer preferences.
2020-2022
Growth in e-commerce sales of bulk beverages
Direct-to-consumer models boosting trade volumes as retailers and producers target online markets for larger container sizes.
2022
Negotiations in 2023 have led to reduced tariffs on wine exports in containers of 2-4 liters from the EU to Australia, fostering trade growth.
June 2023
Expected to increase EU wine exports by 10% in this category over the next two years.
The US suspended additional tariffs on EU wines in containers of 2-4 liters as part of a broader trade dispute resolution.
March 2023
Boosted imports of French and Italian wines, stabilizing prices for US consumers.
China imposed temporary tariffs on Australian wines, including those in 2-4 liter containers, affecting trade flows.
January 2023
Significant decline in Australian exports to China, redirecting supply to other markets like the UK and US.