HS Code:
The 'Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables' category, classified under HS Code 0710 (frozen) and HS Code 0712 (dried), includes a variety of vegetables and vegetable mixtures that do not fall under specific vegetable categories like potatoes, tomatoes, or onions. This category encompasses products such as frozen mixed vegetables, dried mushrooms, and other preserved vegetable products. These products are widely traded globally due to their use in food processing, retail, and catering industries, driven by consumer demand for convenience and year-round availability.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $10.5 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$2.1 billion USD
20% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.8 billion USD
17% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$1.2 billion USD
11% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$900 million USD
9% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$750 million USD
7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
Up to 35% in certain developing countries with protective agricultural policies
Lowest Rate
0% under free trade agreements like the EU Single Market or USMCA
Rising demand for organic and non-GMO vegetable products
Increased market share for certified organic exporters, particularly in the EU and North America
2021-2023
Growth in plant-based and vegan food products
Higher demand for frozen and dried vegetable mixtures as ingredients in meat alternatives
2020-2022
Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and climate change
Increased costs and delays in vegetable exports, especially for countries reliant on specific trade corridors
2022-2023
The European Union introduced stricter phytosanitary regulations for imported vegetables to prevent the spread of pests, impacting exporters from Asia and Africa.
January 2023
Potential delays and increased compliance costs for non-EU exporters, but improved safety standards for consumers
A new phase of trade negotiations has reduced tariffs on certain vegetable products, boosting Chinese exports of dried vegetables to the US market.
March 2023
Increased trade volume between the two countries, potentially affecting domestic producers in the US
Extreme weather events in Southern Europe have reduced yields of certain vegetables, increasing reliance on imports of frozen and dried products.
July 2023
Higher prices for consumers and opportunities for exporters from other regions to fill supply gaps