Dry fruits and nuts · importers
China is second of 96 markets at $20.2B in the fruit and nuts chapter, a very different picture from its tiny share in vegetable trade.
| Market | HS 08 imports |
|---|---|
| United States | $26.0B |
| Germany | $13.3B |
| Netherlands | $8.5B |
| United Kingdom | $7.2B |
| France | $7.0B |
Figures are for the whole of HS chapter 08 (edible fruit and nuts). Source: UN Comtrade, as reported by national authorities; latest available year per market.
The United States leads at $26.0B, and Germany follows at $13.3B, so China holds a comfortable second. Its 12.5% share of reported world imports is close to one in eight dollars. Unlike vegetables, fruit and nuts matter to China’s import bill: the chapter ranks 17th among its import chapters, though it is only 0.8% of the $2.59T total.
That combination of large absolute demand and small relative weight is typical of a huge economy.
Chapter 08 covers all edible fruit and nuts. Fresh tropical fruit, citrus and grapes share the total with tree nuts and dried fruit, and a large part of the $20.2B may be fresh. A dry-fruit exporter needs the heading-level view to find the real opportunity.
Shelf-stable products allow longer contracts and warehousing than fresh fruit, which changes how buyers plan orders.
Food and agricultural imports commonly involve supplier registration, inspection and labelling in the local language. The details are set by the authorities and can change, so confirm the current position with them and with the buyer before committing.
State Incoterm, currency, payment method and discharge port in the offer, and ask who handles clearance.
The Republic of Korea, the USA, Japan and Australia lead the overall source list, which reflects industrial and raw-material trade and does not indicate where nuts or dried fruit come from. Rankings are reporter-declared for the latest year and can be shaped by re-exports and reporting gaps.
Customs shipment records for the nut and dried-fruit headings name consignees and show quantities. Combine that view with this site’s free marketplace to approach importers.
Second of 96 markets at $20.2B in 2024, a 12.5% share of reported world imports. The United States is first at $26.0B and Germany third at $13.3B.
No. It covers all edible fruit and nuts, including a large fresh-fruit component.
It ranks 17th among China's import chapters and is 0.8% of the $2.59T total.
Use shipment records for the relevant headings and sort consignees by frequency and declared value.
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