U.S. fruit exports dip 

(File image)

U.S. fresh fruit exports sagged 7% lower for the latest 12-month period, new USDA numbers reveal.

For the period of October 2021 through September 2022, the USDA reported U.S. fruit exports totaled $4.2 billion, down 7% from the same period last year. 

U.S. fresh vegetable export numbers tallied $2.8 billion for the period from October 2021 through September, up 6% compared with the previous year.

Nearly all U.S. fresh fruit exports showed declines, the USDA reported, with only berries, peaches and lemons showing increased value compared with a year ago.

For vegetables, the USDA reported solid export gains for lettuce, potatoes, onions and cauliflower.

The USDA reported value of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable exports from October 2021 through September 2022, with the percent change compared with the previous year:

  • Apples: $898.1 million, down 3%
  • Berries: $832.9 million, up 5%
  • Grapes: $664.6 million, down 4%
  • Lettuce: $576.2 million, up 10%
  • Oranges and tangerines: $567.4 million, down 18%
  • Cherries: $339.9 million, down 29%
  • Potatoes: $288.9 million, up 10%
  • Onions: $274.4 million, up 29%
  • Cauliflower: $206.5 million, 43%
  • Melons: $160.7 million, up 1%
  • Lemons and limes: $156.8, up 7%
  • Peaches: $154.9 million, up 3%
  • Pears: $146.2 million, down 3%
  • Tomatoes: $125.3 million, up 16%
  • Carrots: $108.1 million, up 2%
  • Cabbage: $103.6 million, up 8%
  • Peppers: $83.3 million, up 9%
  • Celery: $80.7 million, up 1%
  • Asparagus: $63 million, down 9%
  • Broccoli: $48.6 million, down 51%
  • Plums: $48 million, up 13%
  • Grapefruit: $44.3 million, down 31%
  • Mushrooms: 33.2 million, down 13%
  • Cucumbers: $24.1 million, down 8%
  • Garlic: $16.5 million, up 13%
     

 

Latest News

World Variety highlights combo pack of dragon fruit at AWG showcase
World Variety highlights combo pack of dragon fruit at AWG showcase

With more than 1,500 options among its offerings, World Variety Produce had plenty of options to highlight at the Associated Wholesale Grocers' seventh annual Innovation Showcase, March 25-26.

AgroFresh bolsters postharvest solutions with Pace International purchase
AgroFresh bolsters postharvest solutions with Pace International purchase

The company says the acquisition will expand its postharvest portfolio and that it plans to collaborate with Valent BioSciences to develop future products to boost produce freshness.

Wonderful Citrus highlights Organic Halos, Seedless Lemons
Wonderful Citrus highlights Organic Halos, Seedless Lemons

Wonderful also promoted its No Shells pistachios, including its new Jalapeño Lime flavor, at the Associated Wholesale Grocers' seventh annual Innovation Showcase.

NGA makes marketing hire, promotes government relations staffer
NGA makes marketing hire, promotes government relations staffer

The National Grocers Association has welcomed Caroline Sar as its manager of marketing and member engagement and promoted Max Wengroff to senior manager of government relations.

Vidalia onion promotions ready to roll
Vidalia onion promotions ready to roll

With Vidalia onions soon heading to supermarket shelves, retailers have options to enhance their marketing, and the Vidalia Onion Committee and Certified Angus Beef will feature a summer grilling series on social media.

NatureSweet swings big for Little League programs
NatureSweet swings big for Little League programs

The company plans to incorporate the league’s logo into packaging and provide local leagues with snacking suggestions after being named the official snacking vegetable of Little League Baseball and Softball.