U.S.: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. fruit market rose to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Fruit consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Fruit Production in the U.S.

In value terms, fruit production declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in the United States totaled X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in the United States stood at X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the fifth year in a row, the United States recorded decline in overseas shipments of fruits, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from the United States, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), threefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, imports of fruits into the United States stood at X tons, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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