Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh (heading 0809): importing markets
HS 0809 covers fresh apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes. In 2024, China was the largest importer by value, with over USD…
Published on 19 October 2026Updated on 19 October 2026
HS 0809 covers fresh apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes. In 2024, China was the largest importer by value, with over USD 4.1 billion declared, followed by Hong Kong and Germany. For a company exporting from Spain, the European markets in the table are the closest, and the code has six subheadings that must be classified correctly.
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0809
- Chapter
- 08 · Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons
- Subheadings
- 6
Main importing markets
USD · 2024| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| China | 4,117,910,510 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 1,374,301,765 |
| Germany | 967,684,698 |
| United States | 429,041,957 |
| United Kingdom | 378,524,679 |
| France | 316,395,876 |
| Canada | 268,294,941 |
| Italy | 260,193,915 |
| Poland | 248,661,174 |
| Netherlands | 224,640,124 |
| South Korea | 150,784,689 |
| Mexico | 142,927,098 |
| Romania | 142,584,370 |
| Austria | 139,319,500 |
| Switzerland | 139,223,647 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2024Verified on 19 October 2026
What to know before exporting fresh stone fruit
Heading 0809 belongs to chapter 08 of the Harmonized System and is divided into six subheadings. Apricots, cherries, peaches and nectarines, and plums and sloes are classified in different subheadings. The first step is to identify the exact subheading of your product, because duties and import formalities are set at that level.
The import table shows where demand is concentrated. China and Hong Kong lead by a wide margin, but Germany is the third market and the first in the European Union. France, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Romania and Austria also appear among the main importers. For a company exporting from Spain, these markets can be supplied without leaving the single market, which changes the paperwork required compared with a shipment to China, the United States or Switzerland.
The figures are imports declared by each country from the world, not purchases from Spain. They show the size of each market, not how much of it is open to a Spanish supplier. To see who supplies each country, and at what share, the bilateral flows can be consulted in UN Comtrade or ITC Trade Map.
The applicable duty depends on the subheading, the destination and the agreement in force between the two parties. For a shipment from Spain, it is consulted in Access2Markets by entering the product code and the destination country. Inside the EU there is no customs duty, although the product must still meet the marketing standards for fresh fruit.
Fresh stone fruit is perishable, so the plant health requirements of the destination country and the transport conditions carry as much weight as the price. Plant health certificates and import permits are required or not depending on the destination. They should be checked with the importer and with the official sources of the destination country before agreeing the delivery date.
Frequently asked questions
What products does HS 0809 include?
HS 0809 includes fresh apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes. It has six subheadings, and each product is classified in its own. Dried or processed versions of these fruits fall under other headings.
Which countries import the most fresh apricots, cherries, peaches and plums?
By value declared in 2024, the largest importers under heading 0809 were China, Hong Kong SAR China and Germany, according to UN Comtrade. They were followed by the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Canada.
Which of the main importing markets can a company in Spain supply within the EU?
Germany, France, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Romania and Austria are all EU members and appear in the top 15 importers. A company exporting from Spain ships to them as intra-EU trade, without customs duties.
How do I find the duty for exporting HS 0809 to a non-EU country?
The duty depends on the subheading, the destination country and any trade agreement in force. For an exporter from Spain, it is looked up in Access2Markets by entering the product code and the destination.
Do the import figures show how much Spain sells to each country?
No. The table shows what each country imports from the whole world. To see the share of Spanish suppliers in a given market, consult the bilateral flows in UN Comtrade or ITC Trade Map.
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