U.S. apple exports increase in 2023

U.S. apple exports in 2023 were up strongly to some Latin American markets, the USDA reports.
U.S. apple exports in 2023 were up strongly to some Latin American markets, the USDA reports.
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U.S. apple exports climbed 6% in value in 2023 over 2022 but were still well below pre-pandemic levels, USDA data show.

For 2023, total U.S. apple exports were $926 million, up 6% from 2022 but down 3% from 2019 and off 8% from 2018.

Leading export markets showed mixed trade trends in 2023, USDA numbers revealed.

Apple exports rose to Mexico and Taiwan in 2023 but dropped to Canada and Vietnam, according to USDA numbers.

Top 2023 export market value for U.S. apples, with percent change from 2022:

  • Mexico — $331.2 million, up 5%.
  • Canada — $166.3 million, down 18%.
  • Taiwan — $93.8 million, up 43%.
  • Vietnam — $61 million, down 11%.
  • Dominican Republic — $33 million, up 9%.
  • Indonesia — $21.2 million, down 12%.
  • Guatemala — $20.2, up 150%.
  • Colombia — $19.7 million, up 173%.
  • Thailand — $19 million, up 40%.
  • Hong Kong — $18.3 million, down 17%.
  • Israel — $14.2 million, down 29%.
  • India — $12.1 million, up 154%.
  • China — $10.6 million, no change.

Source: USDA

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