Fruit imports continue to surge

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.

Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
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Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)

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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