Miscellaneous edible preparations (chapter 21): which countries import it
Chapter 21 covers coffee extracts, yeasts, sauces, soups, ice cream and other edible preparations. The US, Germany and China are the largest importers.…
Published on 15 September 2026Updated on 27 September 2026
Chapter 21 covers coffee extracts, yeasts, sauces, soups, ice cream and other edible preparations. The US, Germany and China are the largest importers. Spanish exporters compete in a market where tariffs vary by product and destination, and food safety standards are non-negotiable.
Fact sheet
- Code
- 21
- Sector
- Food and Drink
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,144,189,945 |
| Germany | 7,754,930,148 |
| China | 7,013,102,997 |
| United Kingdom | 5,786,349,869 |
| France | 4,620,482,470 |
| Netherlands | 4,612,793,771 |
| Canada | 4,213,641,341 |
| Australia | 2,900,278,710 |
| South Korea | 2,868,664,319 |
| Mexico | 2,694,624,776 |
| Spain | 2,551,539,389 |
| Poland | 2,522,073,581 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 2,295,028,017 |
| Italy | 2,237,521,323 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,062,069,163 |
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 27 September 2026
Headings in this chapter
- Extracts, essences, concentrates of coffee, tea or mate; preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or mate; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes and extracts, essences and concentrates thereofHeading 2101
- Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powdersHeading 2102
- Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustardHeading 2103
- Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparationsHeading 2104
- Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoaHeading 2105
- Food preparations not elsewhere specified or includedHeading 2106
Trade fairs in this sector
- Alimentaria Barcelona
- Anuga
- BIOFACH – World’s Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food
- Fruit Attraction
- Gulfood
- ProWein Düsseldorf
- Salón Gourmets
- SIAL – Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL Paris)
- Summer Fancy Food Show
- Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris
What you need to know to export Chapter 21 products
Chapter 21 groups six headings: coffee and tea extracts, yeasts and baking preparations, sauces and seasonings, soups and broths, ice cream, and other food preparations not classified elsewhere. Each heading has its own tariff code, tariff rates and regulatory requirements depending on the destination market.
The largest importing markets are the United States, Germany and China. Spain ranks 11th globally in imports of these products, with USD 2.55 billion in 2025. This means you compete with established exporters but also that buyers know the Spanish quality mark.
Food safety is the first barrier. All Chapter 21 products must comply with the importing country's food safety standards. The EU standard is FSSC 22000 or equivalent; the US requires FDA compliance; China requires CIQ certification. Non-compliance blocks entry at customs and generates costs.
Questions about exporting Chapter 21 products
Can I export the same product with different labels to Germany and the US?
Yes, and in most cases you must. Ingredient lists in the US must be in English and follow FDA order (by weight). In the EU they must follow Regulation 1169/2011 and may be in German, English or another EU language depending on where you sell. Allergen warnings and nutritional panels often require different formats. Plan separate packaging for each market.
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