U.S.: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in the U.S.

For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. peach and nectarine market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -2.7% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Peach And Nectarine Production in the U.S.

In value terms, peach and nectarine production fell modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 22%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine yield in the United States rose to X tons per ha, surging by 4.2% against 2020 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average peach and nectarine yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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.

In 2021, approx. X ha of peaches and nectarines were harvested in the United States; almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to peach and nectarine production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X tons of peaches and nectarines were exported from the United States; increasing by 36% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of peach and nectarine exports from the United States, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +3.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for peach and nectarine exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 92% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +3.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 26%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into the U.S.

After four years of decline, purchases abroad of peaches and nectarines increased by 5.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) was the main peach and nectarine supplier to the United States, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico (X tons), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile amounted to -2.1%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peach and nectarine to the United States, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+7.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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