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U.S. - Citrus Fruit - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 13, 2023

July 2023 Sees 3% Decrease in U.S. Citrus Fruit Imports, Reaching $159M

U.S. Citrus Fruit Imports

After two months of growth, purchases abroad of citrus fruits decreased by -16.2% to 139K tons in July 2023. In general, imports saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2023 with an increase of 67% against the previous month.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports contracted to $159M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 with an increase of 73% month-to-month. U.S. Citrus Fruit Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Citrus Fruit in U.S. (million USD)
Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023
Chile63.068.482.954.27.4< 0.1N/AN/AN/AN/A7.146.076.5
Mexico41.659.565.152.141.957.266.573.084.987.959.345.319.4
Peru40.077.425.98.91.50.32.02.83.93.212.317.219.0
Uruguay16.18.87.61.60.2N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.913.85.0
Colombia3.43.43.92.52.02.85.54.89.36.05.02.81.5
Morocco2.01.21.20.45.213.225.428.920.85.62.6< 0.1N/A
Others45.352.138.638.22.62.73.93.66.24.77.939.037.9
Total21127122515860.876.210311312510895.1164159

Imports by Country

In July 2023, Chile (62K tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to the United States, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (20K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Peru (15K tons), with an 11% share.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile amounted to +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-8.9% per month) and Peru (-4.9% per month).

In value terms, Chile ($76M) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to the United States, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($19M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 12% share.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Chile stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-6.2% per month) and Peru (-6.0% per month).

Imports by Type

Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas (50K tons), lemons and limes (50K tons) and oranges (36K tons) were the main products of citrus fruit imports to the United States, together accounting for 98% of total imports. These products were followed by grapefruits and citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, which together accounted for a further 1.8%.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by grapefruit (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the most traded types of citrus fruits in the United States were tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas ($68M), lemons and limes ($46M) and oranges ($41M), together accounting for 98% of total imports. Grapefruits and citrus fruits not elsewhere classified lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In July 2023, the citrus fruit price amounted to $1,149 per ton (CIF, US), picking up by 16% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,609 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Peru ($1,287 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($818 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the citrus 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.

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  • FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
  • FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
  • FCL 490 - Oranges
  • FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
  • FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes

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    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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