U.S.: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. grapefruit market rose modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. Grapefruit consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in the U.S.

In value terms, grapefruit production declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Grapefruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grapefruits in the United States rose markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 13% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 31%. The grapefruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of grapefruits production in the United States was estimated at X ha, with an increase of 3.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded decline in overseas shipments of grapefruits, which decreased by -22.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 2.8% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 7.4%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Japan (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of grapefruit exports from the United States, together comprising 73% of total exports. Belgium, Mexico, the UK, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for grapefruit exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for 73% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Mexico, the UK, the Netherlands and France, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +34.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapefruits were imported into the United States; falling by -20.5% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 562% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 522% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of grapefruit imports to the United States, with a combined 73% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel and China, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +1,657.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grapefruit suppliers to the United States were South Africa ($X), Mexico ($X) and Israel ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China and Peru, which together accounted for a further 18%.

China, with a CAGR of +1,337.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grapefruit import price increased by +23.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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