HS Code:
Oranges, classified under HS Code 080510, are a major citrus fruit category in global trade, encompassing fresh and dried oranges. They are cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, with trade driven by seasonal availability, consumer demand for fresh produce, and juice production. Oranges are a key agricultural export for many countries, contributing significantly to their economies while being subject to strict phytosanitary regulations and tariff barriers in various markets.
Total Trade Volume
16.5 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & FAO Statistics
3.6 million metric tons
21.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1.8 million metric tons
10.9% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1.5 million metric tons
9.1% of total trade of total trade
Stable
1.3 million metric tons
7.9% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1.1 million metric tons
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain Asian markets for out-of-quota imports)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Mediterranean partnerships)
Rising demand for organic oranges
Increased exports from certified organic producers, particularly in Europe and North America, with premium pricing
2021-2022
Growth in processed orange products
Higher trade in frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ), especially from Brazil, impacting fresh orange trade volumes
2020-2022
Climate change affecting production
Erratic weather patterns in key regions like Florida (USA) and Mediterranean countries have led to supply fluctuations
2019-2022
The European Union expanded tariff-free quotas for Egyptian oranges, boosting exports to member countries.
January 2023
Expected to increase Egypt's market share in Europe by 5-7% over the next two years.
Recent negotiations have reduced retaliatory tariffs on US oranges entering China, previously set at 25%.
March 2023
Likely to restore US orange exports to China, benefiting growers in California and Florida.
A severe outbreak of citrus greening disease in parts of Brazil has raised concerns over supply shortages.
July 2022
Potential price increases for orange juice and fresh oranges globally in the short term.