The value of U.S. imports of Mexican fresh produce from October 2023 through September 2024 rose 2% compared with the previous season.
USDA numbers indicated value gains for avocado (23%), mangoes (12%), tomatoes (8%), peppers (6%) and citrus (9%). Declines in U.S. import value were noted for berries (7%), grapes (34%), lettuce (20%), and cauliflower and broccoli (13%).
The following are values of U.S. fresh produce imports from Mexico from October 2023 through September 2024, with percentage change from the previous season:
- Avocados — $3.2 billion, up 23%.
- Tomatoes — $2.99 billion, up 8%.
- Berries (excluding strawberries) — down 7%.
- Peppers — $1.66 billion, up 6%.
- Citrus — $873 million, up 9%.
- Cucumbers — $848 million, up 5%.
- Grapes— $549.9 million, down 34%.
- Mangoes — $535.4 million, up 12%.
- Lettuce — $479.8 million, down 20%.
- Squash — $466.6 million, up 7%.
- Melons — $437.7 million, up 1%.
- Cauliflower and broccoli — $419.7 million, down 13%.
- Onions — $407.9 million, down 1%.
- Asparagus — $368.8 million, up 5%.
- Bananas — $192.7 million, down 10%.
- Beans — $150.2 million, up 19%.
- Eggplant — $100.3 million, up 20%.
- Carrots — $87.5 million, up 12%.
- Celery — $80.5 million, down 10%.
