Apples see big export gain

From July 2023 through June 2024, the value of U.S. fresh exports rose for apples, berries, oranges, while dropping for potatoes and lettuce, according to the USDA.

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From July 2023 through June 2024, the value of U.S. fresh exports rose for apples, berries, oranges, while dropping for potatoes and lettuce.
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U.S. export values rose for many leading U.S. fresh produce items in the year ending June 30.

From July 2023 through June 2024, the value of U.S. fresh exports rose for apples, berries, oranges, while dropping for potatoes and lettuce. Backed by a big 2023 crop, U.S. apple exports rose 34% to $1.06 billion for the 12-month period, according to the USDA.

Top-valued U.S. fresh produce exports are led by apples, followed by berries, oranges and tangerines, grapes and lettuce.

The following are values of selected U.S. export commodities from July 2023 to June 2024, with the percentage change from the previous year:

  • Apples — $1.06 billion, up 34%.
  • Berries — $837.4 million, up 14%.
  • Oranges and tangerines — $630.7 million, up 7%.
  • Grapes — $601.2 million, down 5%.
  • Lettuce — $589.5 million, down 4%.
  • Cherries — $511.7 million, up 19%.
  • Potatoes — $343.2 million, up 5%.
  • Onions — $319.7 million, up 37%.
  • Cauliflower — $215.2 million, down 2%.
  • Melons — $191.2 million, up 6%.
  • Peaches — $161.2 million, up 21%.
  • Pears — $157.9 million, up 11%.
  • Lemons and limes — $142.3 million, up 4%.
  • Tomatoes — $141 million, up 12%.
  • Carrots — $121.8 million.
  • Peppers — $97.3 million, up 7%.

The following are the top markets for U.S. fresh fruit exports from July 2023 to June 2024, with the percentage change from the previous season:

  • Canada — $1.73 billion, up 2%.
  • Mexico — $931.7 million, up 27%.
  • South Korea — $399.6 million, up 34%.
  • Taiwan — $237.2 million, up 28%.
  • Japan — $225.1 million, up 11%.
  • Hong Kong — $113.8 million, up 5%.
  • Vietnam — $113.7 million, up 10%.

The following are the top markets for U.S. fresh vegetable exports from July 2023 to June 2024, with the percentage change from the previous season:

  • Canada — $2.06 billion, down 1%.
  • Mexico — $385 million, up 34%.
  • Netherlands — $57.7 million, down 16%.
  • Taiwan — $46.5 million, up 9%.
  • Japan — $44.3 million, up 4%.
  • South Korea — $24.7 million, up 19%.
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