U.S. fresh produce exports score slight gains
U.S. exports of fresh fruit and vegetables squeezed out moderate gains in the 12-month period from November 2020 to October 2021, government trade data shows.
Total fresh fruit exports during the period topped $4.51 billion, up 4% compared with the same time a year ago and up about the same amount compared with two years ago.
Fresh vegetable exports totaled $2.63 billion for the 12-month period, up 1% compared with a year ago but off 3% compared with two years ago.
By fresh commodity, U.S. exports for the period from November 2020 to October 2021, with percent compared with the previous 12-month period:
- Apples: $933.5 million, 7%;
- Berries: $806.6 million, up 12%;
- Oranges and tangerines: $697.7 million, up 8%;
- Grapes: $684.5 million, down 4%;
- Lettuce: $522.9 million, up 1%;
- Cherries: $477.8 million, down 5%;
- Potatoes: $266.4 million, up 10%;
- Onions: $209.5 million, no change;
- Melons: $159.8 million, up 7%;
- Peaches: $157.5 million, up 30%;
- Pears: $151.6 million, up 12%;
- Cauliflower: $148 million, no change;
- Lemons: $145.8 million, down 1%;
- Tomatoes: $111.2 million, down 7%;
- Carrots: $105.6 million, down 4%;
- Broccoli: $99.9 million, up 3%;
- Cabbage: $96.8 million, up 23%;
- Celery: $79.8 million, down 5%;
- Peppers: $75.1 million, down 10%; and
- Asparagus: $70.1 million, up 19%.
