HS Code:
The 'Whole, with or without pits' category typically refers to fruits such as olives, cherries, or similar products under the Harmonized System (HS) Code structure, often classified under codes like 0711.20 for olives or 0809.29 for cherries. This category includes products that are preserved, fresh, or prepared, with or without pits, and are traded globally for culinary, industrial, and direct consumption purposes. The trade of these products is influenced by seasonal availability, regional production capacities, and consumer preferences for organic or processed variants.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $2.5 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & World Trade Organization (WTO)
$800 million USD
32% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$600 million USD
24% of global trade of total trade
Stable
$400 million USD
16% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$300 million USD
12% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
8% of global trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain countries with protective agricultural policies)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic and sustainably sourced products
Increased production costs but higher profit margins for certified producers; shift in consumer markets toward premium products
2021-2023
Growth in processed and ready-to-eat variants
Expansion of export markets for value-added products; higher competition among exporters for shelf space in retail
2020-2022
Climate change affecting production cycles
Unpredictable harvests leading to price volatility; supply chain disruptions in key producing regions
2019-2023
The European Union reduced tariffs on certain fruit imports from Mediterranean countries to bolster trade partnerships, impacting the 'Whole, with or without pits' category.
March 2023
Increased export competitiveness for countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece; potential oversupply in EU markets
The United States introduced stricter sanitary and phytosanitary regulations on imported fruits to prevent pest infiltration, affecting exporters of this category.
July 2022
Higher compliance costs for exporters; potential delays in shipments and reduced market access for non-compliant producers
Turkey invested in modern agricultural techniques and expanded cultivation areas for fruits like olives and cherries, boosting export potential.
January 2023
Increased global supply; downward pressure on prices but improved market share for Turkish exporters