HS Code:
Red cabbage color concentrate, classified under HS Code 3203.00.80, is a natural coloring agent derived from red cabbage (Brassica oleracea). It is primarily used as a food colorant in the food and beverage industry due to its vibrant purple to red hues, which are pH-sensitive and can change based on acidity. This product falls under the broader category of coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin, used in food, cosmetics, and sometimes textiles. Its demand is driven by the growing preference for natural and organic ingredients over synthetic dyes.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $12.5 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database and ITC Trade Map
$3.8 million USD
30.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$2.9 million USD
23.2% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$1.7 million USD
13.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.2 million USD
9.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$0.9 million USD
7.2% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand for natural food colorants
Increased trade volume as consumers and manufacturers shift away from synthetic dyes due to health concerns, boosting red cabbage concentrate exports.
2020-2022
Growth in organic and clean-label products
Higher demand in developed markets like the EU and US for red cabbage color concentrate as a clean-label ingredient.
2021-2023
Supply chain disruptions due to climate impact
Fluctuations in red cabbage production due to adverse weather conditions in key growing regions, affecting export availability.
2022
The European Union introduced stricter guidelines on natural food colorants, requiring detailed origin and safety documentation for red cabbage color concentrates.
March 2023
Potential short-term trade slowdown for non-compliant exporters, but long-term benefits for certified suppliers.
Major US food manufacturers announced a shift to natural colorants, increasing imports of red cabbage concentrate from European suppliers.
July 2022
Boosted trade volumes for key exporters like Germany and the Netherlands.
New sustainable extraction methods for red cabbage color concentrate were patented in China, reducing production costs and improving color stability.
October 2022
Likely to increase China's market share in the coming years.