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U.S. - Fruits - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Fruits - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Oct 25, 2022

Fruit Price in U.S. Reduced 7% to $958 per Ton in August

U.S. Fruit Import Price per Ton August 2022

In August 2022, the fruit price per ton amounted to $958.2, reducing by -7.3% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1.2K per ton. From July 2022 to August 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Peru ($1.7K per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($481.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Fruit Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was citrus fruits not elsewhere classified ($6.1K per ton), while the price for watermelons ($306.5 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by persimmon (+16.5%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Fruit Imports

After two months of decline, supplies from abroad of fruits increased by 6.3% to 1M tons in August 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 18% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 1.2M tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to August 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports shrank slightly to $987M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 20% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.4B. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

U.S. Fruit Imports by Type

In August 2022, bananas and plantains (445K tons) constituted the largest type of fruit supplied to the United States, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, bananas and plantains exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, avocados (112K tons), fourfold. Pineapples (105K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of bananas and plantains totaled +1.8%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: avocados (+0.0% per month) and pineapples (+2.3% per month).

In value terms, the most traded types of fruits in the United States were avocados ($277M), bananas and plantains ($223M) and tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas ($115M), with a combined 62% share of total imports. These products were followed by lemons and limes, mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, pineapples, oranges, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, kiwi fruit, apples, papayas, dates, grapefruits, watermelons, pears and quinces, figs, grapes, melons, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, peaches and nectarines and plums and sloes, which together accounted for a further 38%.

U.S. Fruit Imports by Country

Mexico (284K tons), Guatemala (210K tons) and Costa Rica (147K tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to the United States, together comprising 62% of total imports. Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in Chile (with a CAGR of +7.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($365M) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to the United States, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($162M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a 10% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Peru (-5.8% per month) and Guatemala (-0.4% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fruit market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 515 - Apples
  • FCL 521 - Pears
  • FCL 523 - Quinces
  • FCL 526 - Apricots
  • FCL 534 - Peaches and nectarines
  • FCL 536 - Plums
  • FCL 486 - Bananas
  • FCL 489 - Plantains
  • FCL 577 - Dates
  • FCL 569 - Figs
  • FCL 574 - Pineapples
  • FCL 572 - Avocados
  • FCL 571 - Mangoes
  • FCL 490 - Oranges
  • FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
  • FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
  • FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
  • FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes
  • FCL 560 - Grapes
  • FCL 567 - Watermelons
  • FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
  • FCL 600 - Papayas

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    25. Yield, 2012–2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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