HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0709.92 – Vegetables; olives, fresh or chilled
HS code 0709.92 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, olives, fresh or chilled. It is used for fresh green olives, fresh black olives, fresh Kalamata olives, fresh Manzanilla olives and fresh Picholine olives.
What HS 0709.92 covers
This HS code pertains to fresh or chilled olives, which are primarily traded for further processing rather than direct consumption due to their natural bitterness. The global trade in fresh olives is substantial, forming the raw material backbone for the vast olive oil industry and the production of cured table olives. Major importers are processing plants and manufacturers in countries renowned for olive oil production or consumption. Exporters are typically large-scale olive-growing nations, predominantly in the Mediterranean basin. Key aspects of this trade include harvest seasonality, bulk transportation, and the need for rapid processing upon arrival to maintain quality. The variety of olive (e.g., for oil vs. table) also influences trade patterns and destinations.
- Covers
- Fresh green olives
- Fresh black olives
- Fresh Kalamata olives
- Fresh Manzanilla olives
- Fresh Picholine olives
- Fresh Arbequina olives
- Examples
- Olives from groves in Andalusia
- Greek fresh olives for oil production
- California fresh Mission olives
- Italian fresh Coratina olives
Codes often confused with 0709.92
Common mistake. Often confused with prepared or preserved olives (200570) which are ready for consumption, whereas these are raw, fresh olives intended for processing.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070992, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070992 in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 29% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Portugal $83M 53% of world exports
- 2 Spain $30M 19% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $15M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $156M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $47M 29% of world imports
- 2 Italy $28M 18% of world imports
- 3 Spain $28M 17% of world imports
World total: $162M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0709.92
Brazil does not split HS 0709.92: its NCM code is 0709.92.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0709.92
What is HS code 070992?
HS code 070992 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; olives, fresh or chilled. This HS code pertains to fresh or chilled olives, which are primarily traded for further processing rather than direct consumption due to their natural bitterness. The global trade in fresh olives is substantial, forming the raw material backbone for the vast olive oil industry and the production of cured table olives. Major importers are processing plants and manufacturers in countries renowned for olive oil production or consumption. Exporters are typically large-scale olive-growing nations, predominantly in the Mediterranean basin. Key aspects of this trade include harvest seasonality, bulk transportation, and the need for rapid processing upon arrival to maintain quality. The variety of olive (e.g., for oil vs. table) also influences trade patterns and destinations.
What products fall under HS code 070992?
Fresh green olives, Fresh black olives, Fresh Kalamata olives, Fresh Manzanilla olives, Fresh Picholine olives, Fresh Arbequina olives
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070992?
Often confused with prepared or preserved olives (200570) which are ready for consumption, whereas these are raw, fresh olives intended for processing.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070992?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070992 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($83M, 53% of world exports), Spain ($30M) and the Netherlands ($15M). World exports came to about $156M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 070992?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070992 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($47M, 29% of world imports), Italy ($28M) and Spain ($28M). World imports came to about $162M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 070992 structured?
HS code 070992 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070992?
In Brazil, HS code 070992 is NCM 0709.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.