Parent Product
Brandy
HS Code
220890
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Apple Brandy market coverage spans 131 countries.
- 79 exporter companies and 79 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 26 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Apple Brandy
Analyze 26 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Apple Brandy.
Apple Brandy Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Apple Brandy to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Apple Brandy: France (-49.4%), Belgium (+46.6%), Denmark (-18.0%).
Apple Brandy Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Apple Brandy country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Apple Brandy transaction unit prices: Denmark (21.23 USD / kg), France (9.80 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | -49.4% | 14 | 2.60 USD / kg (888.04 kg) | 7.20 USD / kg (4,393.79 kg) | - (-) | 10.26 USD / kg (-) | 15.71 USD / kg (6,754.24 kg) | 9.80 USD / kg (2,480 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | +46.6% | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.75 USD / kg (3,085.8 kg) | 19.73 USD / kg (1,391.1 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Denmark | -18.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 21.23 USD / kg (4.2 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 19.43 USD / kg (37.8 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Apple Brandy Global Supply Chain Coverage
158 companies
79 exporters and 79 importers are mapped for Apple Brandy.
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Apple Brandy Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
79 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Apple Brandy. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Apple Brandy Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Belgium)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-18
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Brandy, Apple Brandy
(Belarus)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Brandy, Apple Brandy
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Brandy, Apple Brandy
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-10
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: Brandy, Apple Brandy
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Brandy, Apple Brandy
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Brandy, Apple Brandy
Apple Brandy Global Exporter Coverage
79 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Apple Brandy supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Apple Brandy (HS Code 220890) in 2024
For Apple Brandy in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 518,888,257 kg | 4,123,214,628 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 221,605,609 kg | 669,272,316.566 USD |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 2,232,036 kg | 413,092,382.539 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 92,808,076.127 kg | 295,605,358.822 USD |
| 5 | United States | 18,911,502 kg | 282,460,346 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 49,649,423.311 kg | 232,219,887.434 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 84,246,951.615 kg | 230,230,724.197 USD |
| 8 | South Korea | 73,127,690.663 kg | 110,614,292 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 40,464,416.531 kg | 102,686,215.946 USD |
| 10 | Greece | 32,552,713 kg | 96,512,326.234 USD |
Apple Brandy Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Apple Brandy Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
79 importer companies are mapped for Apple Brandy demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Apple Brandy Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Alcohol WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-03
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
79 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Apple Brandy.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Apple Brandy (HS Code 220890) in 2024
For Apple Brandy in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 306,908,753 kg | 5,656,640,152 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 153,468,793.718 kg | 555,291,361.406 USD |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 11,129,128 kg | 449,548,654.682 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 84,464,667.552 kg | 268,887,695.889 USD |
| 5 | Macao | 1,425,163.01 kg | 262,694,900.915 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 35,856,449.182 kg | 233,092,499.779 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 40,914,132.794 kg | 191,631,740.301 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 35,036,345.493 kg | 136,021,360.447 USD |
| 9 | Japan | 53,511,416 kg | 126,320,528.361 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 29,197,946 kg | 120,879,290.784 USD |
Apple Brandy Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Apple Brandy origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDistilled Spirit (Bottled)
Industry PositionProcessed Beverage Product
Market
Apple brandy is a distilled spirit made from fermented apple juice/cider, typically positioned as a premium aged spirit where oak maturation and origin-linked specifications influence value. In global trade statistics it is commonly captured within HS heading 2208, especially the residual subheading 2208.90 (“other spirituous beverages, n.e.c.”), which limits product-specific visibility versus major spirit categories with dedicated codes. Using HS 220890 as a proxy, UN Comtrade-derived reporting shows the United States as the largest import market in 2023, while Mexico, Italy, Germany, and France appear among leading exporters, though this category includes many spirit types beyond apple brandy. Feedstock availability is anchored in temperate apple-growing regions, and product identity can be strongly shaped by geographical indications and spirits regulations, including EU GI protections and named-origin styles such as Calvados (France).
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLargest apple producer (feedstock availability); apple brandy volumes are not typically reported as a distinct global commodity.
- United StatesMajor apple producer; “apple brandy”/“applejack” is defined as a fruit brandy designation in U.S. spirits standards.
- TurkiyeMajor apple producer (feedstock availability); apple brandy volumes are not typically reported as a distinct global commodity.
- IndiaMajor apple producer (feedstock availability); apple brandy volumes are not typically reported as a distinct global commodity.
- FranceHome to protected, specification-led apple brandy styles (e.g., Calvados) governed by national and EU GI frameworks.
Major Exporting Countries
- MexicoLeading exporter under HS 220890 (“other spirituous beverages, n.e.c.”) in 2023; proxy indicator only (category includes many spirit types beyond apple brandy).
- ItalyAmong top exporters under HS 220890 in 2023; proxy indicator only.
- GermanyAmong top exporters under HS 220890 in 2023; proxy indicator only.
- FranceAmong top exporters under HS 220890 in 2023; proxy indicator only.
- ChinaAmong top exporters under HS 220890 in 2023; proxy indicator only.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLargest importer under HS 220890 in 2023; proxy indicator only (category includes many spirit types beyond apple brandy).
- GermanyAmong top importers under HS 220890 in 2023; proxy indicator only.
- United KingdomAmong top importers under HS 220890 in 2023; proxy indicator only.
- CanadaAmong top importers under HS 220890 in 2023; proxy indicator only.
- ChinaAmong top importers under HS 220890 in 2023; proxy indicator only.
Supply Calendar
- Northeast United States (temperate orchards):Aug, Sep, OctApple harvest commonly runs from late August into October; distillers may source seasonal fruit for cider fermentation and distillation.
- New Zealand:Feb, Mar, AprExport harvesting may begin in February and finish in April (Southern Hemisphere counter-season).
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Distilled spirit derived from fermented apples (often via cider fermentation prior to distillation).
- Aged styles typically develop amber color and wood-derived aroma notes from oak maturation; unaged styles remain clear.
Compositional Metrics
- Alcoholic strength and compositional rules are jurisdiction- and category-specific; HS 2208 covers spirits below 80% ABV for customs classification, while destination-market spirits laws set minimum bottling strength and labeling requirements.
Packaging
- Predominantly glass bottles for retail distribution; bulk containers may be used for blending and bottling operations depending on buyer model.
ProcessingProcess commonly includes apple milling/pressing, alcoholic fermentation to cider, distillation (pot or column), and optional maturation in wood with blending/proofing prior to bottling.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard apples (often cider-grade) -> crushing/pressing -> fermentation to cider -> distillation -> maturation/blending -> bottling -> distribution (on-trade/retail)
Demand Drivers
- Premiumization of aged spirits and interest in origin-linked (GI) products
- Cocktail-driven consumption of brandy and fruit spirits in on-trade channels
Temperature
- Unlike fresh produce, distilled spirits are generally shelf-stable at ambient temperatures; quality protection focuses on avoiding excessive heat/light exposure during storage and distribution.
- Maturation outcomes are sensitive to warehouse temperature/humidity conditions (evaporation and extraction dynamics), affecting batch consistency and yield.
Shelf Life
- Unopened bottles are typically stable for extended periods; once opened, flavor can gradually change with headspace oxygen exposure.
Risks
Climate HighApple brandy supply is ultimately constrained by apple orchard output; late-spring frost and other extreme events can cause substantial regional yield losses and tighten availability of suitable cider/distilling apples, raising input costs and increasing vintage-to-vintage variability for producers reliant on specific origins.Diversify apple sourcing across regions/hemispheres, use contracting and crop insurance where available, and maintain multi-year aged inventory strategies to buffer raw-material shocks.
Regulatory Compliance MediumSpirit drink definitions, category names, and GI protections vary by market; non-compliant labeling, use of protected geographical names, or unmet category specifications can trigger border holds, relabeling, and market access restrictions.Validate category definitions and GI eligibility per destination market (e.g., EU spirit drinks regulation), maintain traceability and product specs, and implement label governance and pre-clearance where possible.
Trade Policy MediumSpirits can be targeted in retaliatory tariff cycles and broader trade disputes, creating sudden landed-cost shocks and demand disruption for imported products (including items reported under HS 220890).Scenario-plan tariff exposure, diversify destination markets, and consider local bottling/packaging strategies where legally and commercially feasible.
Sustainability
- Climate exposure for orchard systems (late-spring frost and extreme weather) affecting apple yields and quality
- Energy intensity of distillation and long storage/maturation footprints
- Oak barrel sourcing and forest stewardship considerations for aged expressions
FAQ
Why is apple brandy hard to isolate in global trade data?Apple brandy is usually reported under broad spirits categories in customs data rather than as its own dedicated HS subheading. In the Harmonized System, spirits trade commonly falls under heading 2208, and many fruit spirits are captured in the residual code 2208.90 (220890 at the 6-digit level), which aggregates many spirit types together.
Which countries are major import markets in the trade code that often includes apple brandy?Using HS 220890 (“other spirituous beverages, n.e.c.”) as a proxy category, UN Comtrade-derived reporting indicates the United States is the largest importer in 2023, followed by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Canada among the top importers. Because HS 220890 contains many spirit types, these figures should be treated as category-level context rather than apple-brandy-only trade.
What are the main regulatory issues that affect cross-border sales of apple brandy?Two recurring issues are (1) compliance with destination-market spirit drink definitions and labeling rules (for example, the EU’s spirit drinks framework under Regulation (EU) 2019/787) and (2) correct use of protected geographical indications, where applicable, supported by registered GI specifications (e.g., EU GI registers and national GI authorities). Additive permissions, when relevant, are typically governed by Codex GSFA provisions for distilled spirituous beverages and local regulations.
Sources
Apple Brandy Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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