Imports of fresh fruit show mixed trends

(Flourish/USDA)

The value of U.S. imports of fresh fruit showed mixed trends in 2020, with citrus, mangoes, kiwifruit and berries up big but avocados, apples and melons off by double digits.

Total 2020 imports of fresh fruits totaled $14.7 billion, up 1% compared with 2019.

U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics showed 2020 import values, with percent changed compared with 2019 were;

  • Berries (excluding strawberries): $3.14 billion, up 7%;
  • Bananas/plantains (fresh and frozen): $2.45 billion, up 1%;
  • Avocados: $2.44 billion, down 12%;
  • Grapes: $1.73 billion, up 4%;
  • Citrus: $1.37 billion, up 11%;
  • Strawberries, (fresh or frozen): $1.1 billion, up 5%;
  • Pineapples, (fresh or frozen): $674.7 million, up 3%;
  • Mangoes: $642.5 million, up 12%;
  • Melons: $607.9 million, down 12%;
  • Kiwifruit: $165.2 million, up 17%;
  • Apples: $157.8 million, down 24%;
  • Pears: $106.01 million, down -10%;
  • Peaches: $61.6 million, down 10%; and
  • Plums: $37.3 million, down 13%.

 

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