Berries and avocados led growth in U.S. imports of Mexican produce

From 2014 to 2023, U.S. imports of Mexican berries (excluding strawberries) rose 307%, while avocado imports jumped 215%, USDA trade data shows.

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Growth of U.S. imports of Mexican produce commodities have been led by berries and avocados in the last decade, USDA trade data shows.

From 2014 to 2023, U.S. imports of Mexican berries (excluding strawberries) rose from $648 million in 2014 to 42.64 billion in 2023, a gain of 307%.

For Mexican avocados, the USDA reported that U.S. imports rose 215% over the last decade, from $1.27 billion in 2014 to $2.67 billion in 2023.

U.S. imports of Mexican strawberries rose 181% over the past decade, climbing from $480 million in 2014 to $1.35 billion in 2023.

U.S. imports of fresh broccoli and cauliflower jumped 192% in the last decade, from $157 million in 2014 to $459 million in 2023.

Value of 2023 U.S. imports of Mexican produce commodities, with percentage compared with 2014:

  • Onions — $410 million, up 69%.
  • Melons — $450 million, up 35%.
  • Tomatoes — $2.75 billion, up 68%.
  • Peppers — $1.56 billion, up 68%.
  • Citrus — $853.5 million, 139%.
  • Grapes — $832 million, up 144%.
  • Cucumbers — $800.8 million, up 76%.
  • Lettuce — $534.4 million, up 206%.
  • Mangoes — $475.5 million, up 81%.
  • Squash — $418 million, up 38%.
  • Asparagus — $359.9 million, up 50%.
  • Bananas — $207.9 million, 75%.
  • Beans — $130.7 million, 117%.
  • Celery — $89.4 million, up 352%.
  • Eggplant — $81.5 million, up 79%.
  • Carrots — $79.8 million, up 174%.
  • Cabbage — $62.5 million, up 392%.
  • Peas — $47 million, up 38%.
  • Pineapples — $44.6 million, up 102%.
  • Garlic — $40.2 million, up 340%.
  • Radishes — $30.2 million, up 87%.
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