Vanilla (heading 0905): importing markets
HS heading 0905 covers vanilla, within chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). In 2025 the United States was the largest importer in UN Comtrade data,…
Published on 23 October 2026Updated on 23 October 2026
HS heading 0905 covers vanilla, within chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). In 2025 the United States was the largest importer in UN Comtrade data, at about USD 100.5 million, followed by France (USD 82.5 million) and Germany (USD 38.4 million). For a company exporting from Spain, demand is concentrated in a few markets.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 23 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0905
- Chapter
- 09 · Coffee, tea, mate and spices
- Subheadings
- 3
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 100,513,399 |
| France | 82,511,022 |
| Germany | 38,382,447 |
| Netherlands | 19,085,998 |
| Canada | 16,009,328 |
| Italy | 7,496,041 |
| Switzerland | 7,251,839 |
| Denmark | 6,313,731 |
| United Kingdom | 5,678,790 |
| Japan | 5,642,181 |
| Belgium | 4,592,589 |
| Mauritius | 4,331,615 |
| Austria | 3,908,418 |
| Poland | 3,678,635 |
| Sweden | 3,244,080 |
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 2025Verified on 23 October 2026
What to know before exporting vanilla from Spain
Demand for vanilla is concentrated. In the 2025 data, the United States and France together declare about USD 183 million of imports, far ahead of Germany, the Netherlands and Canada. Starting with these markets means working with the largest buyers, but also with the most established supply channels.
Heading 0905 is a four-digit code, and it is not enough to classify a shipment. It has three subheadings, and the customs declaration needs the full code at the level the destination uses. Duties, quotas and documentary requirements are set at that level, so classify the product precisely before quoting prices.
Tariffs depend on the destination, the exact subheading and the trade agreement in force. For a company exporting from Spain to a European Union country there is no customs border: intra-EU sales follow VAT and statistical rules, not import duties. For non-EU destinations such as the United States, Canada, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or Japan, check the applicable duty and preferential treatment in Access2Markets, entering the full code and the destination.
Spices are food products, so they are subject to food safety rules in the destination: labelling, contaminant limits and, in some markets, prior registration of the exporter or importer. These rules differ by country and change over time. Check them in Access2Markets and with the destination's food authority before shipping a first order.
The import figures show declared demand, not your price or margin. Comtrade reports what each country imports from the world, and countries report with a delay, so the latest consolidated period may not reflect current conditions. Use the table as a map of where to look first, then check unit prices and competing origins in ITC Trade Map for the market you choose.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 23 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Which countries import the most vanilla?
In UN Comtrade data for 2025, the United States is the largest importer of heading 0905 at about USD 100.5 million, followed by France at USD 82.5 million and Germany at USD 38.4 million. The Netherlands and Canada follow, with USD 19.1 million and USD 16.0 million.
Do I pay import duty when selling vanilla from Spain to France or Germany?
No import duty applies, because Spain, France and Germany are in the EU single market and there is no customs border between them. The sale is still declared for VAT and intra-EU trade statistics. Duties only arise when shipping to countries outside the EU.
Where do I find the duty for exporting vanilla to the United States or Canada?
The duty depends on the exact subheading and on any agreement in force between the EU and the destination. It is checked in Access2Markets, the European Commission's tool, by entering the product code and the destination country. Use the full customs code, not only the four-digit heading.
Is heading 0905 enough to fill in a customs declaration?
No. Heading 0905 is the four-digit level and has three subheadings. The declaration needs the more detailed code used by the destination, which can have more digits than the international six-digit standard. Confirm the code with your customs agent before issuing the invoice.
Can I rely on the import table to forecast my sales?
Not on its own. The table shows what each country declared as imports from the world in 2025, not what is available to a new supplier. Treat it as a way to rank markets, then compare prices, competing origins and buyer requirements in each one.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 23 October 2026
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