U.S.: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. persimmon market decreased by -16.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Persimmon Production in the U.S.

In value terms, persimmon production dropped to $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Persimmon production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, exports of persimmons from the United States was estimated at X tons, stabilizing at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 15%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon exports rose significantly 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 19%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for persimmon exports from the United States, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, persimmon exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at -1.3%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for persimmon exports from the United States, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +1.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+2.3%).

Persimmon Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were imported into the United States; which is down by -24.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 79%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon imports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the main suppliers of persimmon imports to the United States, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Chile (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to the United States, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile amounted to +26.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+13.4% per year) and Israel (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 10% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, persimmon import price increased by +102.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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