Northern America: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the North American persimmon market, when its value decreased by -7.8% to $X. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -1.2% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Persimmon Production in Northern America

In value terms, persimmon production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

The country with the largest volume of persimmon production was the United States (X tons), comprising approx. 100% of total volume.

In the United States, persimmon production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Persimmon Exports

Exports in Northern America

Persimmon exports was estimated at X tons in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the United States (X tons), together resulting at 100% of total export.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the persimmons exports, with a CAGR of -1.1% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the largest persimmon supplier in Northern America.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled +1.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +2.2% per year.

Persimmon Imports

Imports in Northern America

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of persimmons decreased by -14.6% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 30%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports shrank to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +38.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Canada represented the largest importer of persimmons in Northern America, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 81% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), mixing up a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to persimmon imports into Canada stood at +3.4%. At the same time, the United States (+8.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United States emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United States increased by +6.1 percentage points.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported persimmons in Northern America, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Canada stood at +3.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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