Dry fruits and nuts · importers
The United States reports $26.0B of imports in the fruit and nuts chapter, first of 96 markets and 16.1% of the world total, though dry fruits are only a slice of that.
| Market | HS 08 imports |
|---|---|
| China | $20.2B |
| 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.
China follows at $20.2B, so the lead is real but not overwhelming. Together the two markets account for a large part of what the reporting countries import in this chapter. A dry-fruit exporter should treat the United States as one of two anchor markets rather than as a lone giant.
The chapter is 0.8% of total imports of $3.36T and ranks 22nd among the country’s own import chapters.
Chapter 08 covers all edible fruit and nuts, fresh as well as dried, so bananas, berries, citrus and grapes sit in the same total as almonds or raisins. Dry fruits, being shelf-stable, follow a different logistics rhythm from fresh produce, with longer contracts, storage and repacking. The headline figure cannot separate the two.
To size the dry-fruit part, read customs shipment records for the nut and dried-fruit headings instead of the chapter total.
Buyers of nuts and dried fruit commonly ask about moisture, mould, insect infestation, size grade and lot traceability. Ask for the buyer’s specification, and confirm the current food-safety testing, labelling and import requirements with the relevant authorities. Do not treat any past requirement as still in force.
Agree Incoterm, currency, payment terms and discharge port in writing.
Mexico, China, Canada and Germany lead the overall source list for the United States. That covers every product and does not show where nuts or dried fruit originate. Rankings are reporter-declared for the latest year and re-exports can distort them.
Customs shipment records for the relevant headings list consignees, quantities and declared values. This site’s free marketplace lets you follow up with the companies you shortlist.
It ranks first of 96 markets at $26.0B in 2024, a 16.1% share of reported world imports. China is second at $20.2B.
No. The chapter covers all edible fruit and nuts, including fresh fruit. Dry fruits are a portion of it.
Typically moisture, mould, infestation, grade and traceability. Confirm current testing and labelling requirements with the authorities.
Search shipment records for the nut and dried-fruit headings and read consignee names, weights and declared values.
Keep exploring