Commodity Guide

Agriculture

& Food

Your complete sourcing guide for agricultural commodities — discover products, top exporting countries, and trade compliance requirements for every destination market.

12

Products covered

15+

Sourcing countries

12

Certifications

8

Destination markets

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$500B+ annual trade

Annual trade volume

HS 1001

Wheat & Grains

~$55B/yr

Soft and durum wheat, barley, oats and other cereal grains for food processing and animal feed.

Top sourcing countries

🇷🇺Russia🇺🇸U.S🇫🇷France🇦🇺Australia🇨🇦Canada🇩🇪Germany+2

Certifications

GlobalG.A.P.
ISO 22000
HACCP
+1
HS 1006

Rice

~$19B/yr

Long grain, jasmine, basmati, parboiled and fragrant rice varieties for direct consumption and processing.

Top sourcing countries

🇮🇳India🇻🇳Vietnam🇹🇭Thailand🇵🇰Pakistan🇺🇸U.S🇨🇳China

Certifications

ISO 22000
HACCP
Halal
+1
HS 0901

Coffee

~$30B/yr

Green and roasted Arabica and Robusta coffee beans, from specialty single-origin to commodity grade.

Top sourcing countries

🇧🇷Brazil🇻🇳Vietnam🇨🇴Colombia🇪🇹Ethiopia🇮🇩Indonesia🇺🇬Uganda

Certifications

Rainforest Alliance
Fairtrade
EU Organic
+1
HS 1801

Cocoa & Chocolate

~$12B/yr

Raw cocoa beans, butter, powder and mass for chocolate manufacturing and confectionery.

Top sourcing countries

🇨🇮Ivory Coast🇬🇭Ghana🇮🇩Indonesia🇪🇨Ecuador🇨🇲Cameroon🇳🇬Nigeria

Certifications

Rainforest Alliance
Fairtrade
EU Organic
HS 0805

Citrus Fruits

~$11B/yr

Oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, mandarins and clementines — fresh and processed.

Top sourcing countries

🇪🇸Spain🇿🇦South Africa🇺🇸U.S🇹🇷Turkey🇪🇬Egypt🇲🇦Morocco

Certifications

GlobalG.A.P.
EU Organic
Halal
HS 0702–0714

Fresh Vegetables

~$38B/yr

Tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, onions, leafy greens and root vegetables — fresh and chilled.

Top sourcing countries

🇳🇱Netherlands🇪🇸Spain🇲🇦Morocco🇨🇳China🇲🇽Mexico🇹🇷Turkey

Certifications

GlobalG.A.P.
HACCP
EU Organic
HS 1201

Soybeans & Legumes

~$60B/yr

Raw soybeans, soybean meal, oil, lentils, chickpeas and other pulses for food and feed industries.

Top sourcing countries

🇧🇷Brazil🇺🇸U.S🇦🇷Argentina🇵🇾Paraguay🇨🇦Canada

Certifications

Non-GMO Project
ISO 22000
Rainforest Alliance
HS 1511

Palm Oil & Vegetable Oils

~$45B/yr

Crude and refined palm, sunflower, rapeseed and soybean oil for food, oleochemical and biofuel industries.

Top sourcing countries

🇮🇩Indonesia🇲🇾Malaysia🇺🇦Ukraine🇦🇷Argentina

Certifications

Rainforest Alliance
EU Organic
Halal
HS 1701

Sugar & Sweeteners

~$28B/yr

Raw and refined cane and beet sugar, molasses, glucose syrup and natural honey.

Top sourcing countries

🇧🇷Brazil🇮🇳India🇹🇭Thailand🇦🇺Australia🇫🇷France

Certifications

ISO 22000
HACCP
Halal
HS 0904–0910

Spices & Herbs

~$8B/yr

Pepper, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, vanilla and dried culinary herbs.

Top sourcing countries

🇮🇳India🇨🇳China🇻🇳Vietnam🇮🇩Indonesia🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇷Turkey

Certifications

EU Organic
USDA Organic
Halal
+1
HS 0801–0814

Nuts & Dried Fruits

~$18B/yr

Almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, raisins, dried mango and apricots.

Top sourcing countries

🇺🇸U.S🇮🇳India🇮🇷Iran🇹🇷Turkey🇨🇱Chile🇦🇺Australia

Certifications

GlobalG.A.P.
EU Organic
Halal
+1
HS 5201

Cotton & Natural Fibers

~$20B/yr

Raw cotton, ginned cotton, linen and jute fiber for the global textile and apparel industry.

Top sourcing countries

🇺🇸U.S🇮🇳India🇧🇷Brazil🇦🇺Australia🇰🇿Kazakhstan

Certifications

Rainforest Alliance
Fairtrade
EU Organic

Certification Reference

GlobalG.A.P.

Global Good Agricultural Practices

Farm-level pre-harvest standard covering food safety, sustainability, and worker welfare.

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EU Organic

European Union Organic Certification (EC 848/2018)

Mandatory EU organic label for products complying with Regulation EC 848/2018.

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USDA Organic

USDA National Organic Program

US organic certification under NOP, required for "organic" labeling in the United States.

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Fairtrade

Fairtrade International Certification

Ensures fair prices and decent working conditions for small-scale farmers in developing countries.

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Rainforest Alliance

Rainforest Alliance Certified™

Sustainable agriculture standard covering ecosystems, farmer livelihoods, and human well-being.

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ISO 22000

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management

International standard for food safety management systems across the entire food chain.

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HACCP

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points

Preventive food safety system identifying and controlling physical, chemical, and biological hazards.

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Non-GMO Project

Non-GMO Project Verified

Third-party verification that products comply with the Non-GMO Project Standard.

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Halal

Halal Certification

Certifies that food complies with Islamic dietary law. Mandatory for Gulf, Malaysian, and Indonesian markets.

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Kosher

Kosher Certification

Certifies food meets Jewish dietary laws. Broadens access to US, Israeli, and Jewish diaspora markets.

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BRCGS

BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety

Required by most UK and European retail buyers. Covers food safety, quality, and legality.

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IFS Food

International Featured Standards Food

Preferred standard for German and French retail supply chains. Covers product and process food safety.

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