HS Code:
Raspberries, classified under HS Code 081020, are a category of fresh or frozen berries widely cultivated and traded globally. They are a high-value fruit crop, often consumed fresh, frozen, or processed into jams, juices, and other products. The global trade of raspberries is driven by demand for healthy, nutrient-rich foods, with significant production in temperate climates. Key factors influencing trade include seasonality, climate conditions, and advancements in cold chain logistics for preserving freshness during transport.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately 1.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map and FAO Statistics
320,000 metric tons
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
250,000 metric tons
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
180,000 metric tons
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
150,000 metric tons
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
100,000 metric tons
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.8% ad valorem
Highest Rate
25% (imposed by certain countries on frozen raspberries to protect domestic markets)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA or within regional blocs like the EU)
Rising demand for organic raspberries
Increased exports from countries with strong organic certification systems, such as the EU and the US, with a premium price for organic products driving market growth.
2021-2023
Expansion of cold chain logistics
Improved storage and transportation technologies have enabled longer-distance trade, benefiting exporters like Chile and Mexico by extending market reach to Asia and Europe.
2020-2022
Growing popularity of frozen raspberries
Frozen raspberries now account for a significant share of trade due to year-round availability and use in food processing, boosting exports from Serbia and Poland.
2019-2023
Under the USMCA, tariff reductions on raspberries have been implemented, facilitating increased exports from Mexico to the US market.
January 2023
Expected to boost Mexico’s market share in North America, potentially affecting domestic US producers.
The European Union introduced stricter phytosanitary controls on imported raspberries to prevent the spread of pests like the spotted wing drosophila.
March 2022
Non-EU exporters, such as Serbia and Chile, face higher compliance costs, potentially reducing their competitiveness in the EU market.
Unseasonal weather patterns in key producing regions like Poland and the US have led to reduced yields, impacting global supply chains.
July 2023
Price volatility in international markets due to supply shortages, benefiting countries with stable production like Mexico.