U.S. fresh fruit exports rise in May

(USDA)

U.S. fresh fruit exports rose by nearly 10% in May compared with a year ago, offsetting an equal decline in fresh vegetable exports.

Statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that U.S. fresh fruit exports in May totaled $367 million, up 9.9% compared with the same month a year ago.

A big increase in the value of cherry and berry exports accounted for much of the increase, partially offset by a decline in the value of apple exports.

U.S. fresh vegetable exports in May were $241 million, down 9.3% compared with year-ago levels. A decline in the value of lettuce and potato exports accounted for some of the reduction.

U.S. fresh exports in May, compared with May 2019, were: 

 

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