HS Code:
The category 'Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption' (HS Code: 0711) includes vegetables that have been treated or preserved temporarily through methods such as brining, sulfur dioxide gas, or other preservative solutions. These vegetables are not ready for direct consumption and are typically intended for further processing or repackaging. This category encompasses a wide range of vegetables like olives, cucumbers, gherkins, onions, and others preserved for industrial use or trade.
Total Trade Volume
1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
350 million USD
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
80 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
25% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for processed vegetables in fast food and ready-to-eat sectors
Increased export opportunities for countries with strong preservation industries like Spain and India
2021-2022
Shift towards organic and minimally preserved vegetables
Pressure on exporters to adopt eco-friendly preservation methods and certification
2020-2022
Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and pandemics
Delays and cost increases affecting trade volumes, especially for perishable goods
2020-2021
The European Union introduced stricter sanitary and phytosanitary regulations for imported preserved vegetables to ensure consumer safety and prevent contamination risks.
March 2023
Exporters to the EU market, such as Turkey and Morocco, face higher compliance costs but gain credibility with stricter standards.
The Indian government launched new subsidies and export incentives under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to boost preserved vegetable exports.
January 2023
Indian exporters are expected to increase market share, particularly in the Middle East and North America.
A new bilateral trade agreement reduced tariffs on Spanish preserved vegetables entering South Korea, fostering stronger trade ties.
September 2022
Spainโs export volume to Asia is projected to grow by 10% in the next two years.