Fruit imports continue to surge

The value of U.S. avocado imports has soared this year, contributing to double-digit growth of U.S. fruit import values.
The value of U.S. avocado imports has soared this year, contributing to double-digit growth of U.S. fruit import values.
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Led by explosive growth in berry and avocado imports, the value of U.S. imports of fruit soared 17% for the 12-month period ending June 30, USDA trade numbers show.

Total fresh and frozen fruit imports from July 2021 through June 2022 were valued at $19.14 billion, up 17% from year-ago numbers and 28% up from two years ago.

On the other hand, the value of U.S. fresh vegetable imports rose by 5% for the 12-month period ending June 30. 

Here are USDA numbers for import values of key fresh commodities for July 2021 through June 2022, with percentage change in value compared with a year ago:

  • All fresh/frozen fruit: $19.13 billion, up 17%
  • Fresh vegetables: $10.92 billion, up 5%
  • Berries (excluding strawberries): $4.08 billion, up 15%
  • Avocados: $3.5 billion, up 41%
  • Tomatoes: $2.75 billion, down 1%
  • Bananas/plantains (fresh/frozen): $2.46 billion, up 1%
  • Grapes: $2.13 billion, up 17%
  • Peppers: $1.89 billion, up 1%
  • Citrus: $1.87 billion, up 28%
  • Strawberries: $1.41 billion, up 2%
  • Cucumbers: $1.04 billion, up 8%
  • Pineapples: $823 million, up 12%
  • Mangoes: $755 million, up 8%
  • Melons: $663 million, down 3%
  • Asparagus: $663 million, down 3%

  
 

 

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