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U.S. Imports of Fresh Fruits Show Mixed Results

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2020 U.S. imports of fresh fruit revealed mixed trends in 2020, with citrus, mangoes, kiwifruit and berries up big time, while avocados, apples and melons were down by double digits.

Total 2020 imports of fresh fruits were valued at $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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