HS Code:
The 'Other vegetables, fresh or chilled' category (HS Code: 0709) includes a variety of vegetables that are not classified under specific headings such as potatoes, tomatoes, or onions. This category encompasses vegetables like artichokes, asparagus, aubergines (eggplants), celery, mushrooms, truffles, peppers, spinach, and other leafy or stem vegetables that are traded globally in fresh or chilled form. These products are essential in global food supply chains, catering to diverse culinary preferences and nutritional needs.
Total Trade Volume
USD 15.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 3.1 billion
20.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.5 billion
16.4% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.8 billion
11.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.5 billion
9.9% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.2 billion
7.9% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain developing countries for protective measures)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic and sustainably grown vegetables
Increased exports from countries with strong organic certification systems like the Netherlands and Spain, pushing conventional producers to adapt.
2021-2022
Growth in demand for exotic vegetables in developed markets
Countries like Mexico and Peru are seeing higher exports of specialty vegetables such as asparagus and artichokes to North America and Europe.
2020-2022
Impact of climate change on production cycles
Erratic weather patterns have disrupted supply in key regions, leading to price volatility and shifts in trade flows towards more resilient producers.
2019-2022
Negotiations for the EU-Mercosur trade agreement have advanced, potentially reducing tariffs on South American vegetable exports to Europe, including products in the 'Other vegetables' category.
June 2023
Likely to boost exports from countries like Brazil and Argentina, increasing competition for European producers.
The United States introduced tighter phytosanitary regulations on imported vegetables to prevent pest outbreaks, affecting exporters from Latin America.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters, potentially reducing trade volumes from smaller producers unable to meet standards.
China has ramped up investments in cold chain infrastructure to support the export of fresh and chilled vegetables, aiming to meet growing international demand.
September 2022
Expected to enhance China's competitiveness in the global market, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions.