HS Code:
Oranges fall under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 080510. This category includes fresh or dried oranges, a widely consumed citrus fruit known for their nutritional value and versatility in food and beverage industries. Oranges are cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, with trade heavily influenced by seasonal production, climate conditions, and consumer demand for both fresh consumption and processed products like juice.
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
3.2 million metric tons
19.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1.8 million metric tons
10.9% of total trade of total trade
Stable
1.5 million metric tons
9.1% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1.2 million metric tons
7.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
7.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local agriculture)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Mediterranean partnerships)
Rising demand for organic oranges
Increased exports from countries with certified organic production, driving premium pricing and market differentiation
2021-2022
Shift towards processed orange products
Growing global demand for orange juice and concentrates, particularly in North America and Europe, impacting fresh orange trade
2020-2022
Climate change affecting production
Erratic weather patterns and droughts in key regions like Brazil have led to supply shortages and price volatility
2019-2022
The EU extended tariff-free access for Egyptian oranges, boosting Egypt's export capacity to European markets.
January 2023
Increased market share for Egypt in the EU, pressuring other exporters like Spain.
New funding and research initiatives in the US aim to combat citrus greening disease affecting orange production in Florida.
March 2023
Potential stabilization of US domestic supply, reducing reliance on imports in the medium term.
South Africa reported record orange exports due to favorable weather and expanded port capacity.
July 2022
Strengthened South Africa's position in Asian and Middle Eastern markets.