American Samoa: Fruit Market Overview 2020

Fruit Market Size in American Samoa

The revenue of the fruit market in American Samoa amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated remarkable growth from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fruit consumption increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. American Samoa fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Fruit Production in American Samoa

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, fruit production continues to indicate a conspicuous increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, fruit production reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, fruit production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of fruits in American Samoa stood at X tonne per ha, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the fruit yield continues to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the fruit yield reached its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the fruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in American Samoa amounted to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the fruit harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the fruit harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from American Samoa

In 2018, the exports of fruits from American Samoa amounted to X tonnes, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, fruit exports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, fruit exports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of fruit exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fruit exports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. American Samoa exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Spain (X tonnes), Ecuador (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Guatemala (X tonnes), South Africa (X tonnes), Costa Rica (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), China (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Chile (X tonnes) and Turkey (X tonnes) were the main exporters of fruits in the world, constituting X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Mexico ($X) and the U.S. ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Ecuador, Chile, South Africa, China, Italy, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Turkey and American Samoa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main exporting countries, Guatemala recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The fruit export price in American Samoa stood at $X per tonne in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the fruit export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for fruits reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for fruits remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per tonne), while Guatemala ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into American Samoa

In 2018, the amount of fruits imported into American Samoa totaled X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, fruit imports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, fruit imports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fruit imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by Russia (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) represented the largest importers of fruits, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - China (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Japan (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, China (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Italy (+X%), Germany (+X%), Russia (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Canada and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-X%) and Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.) and China (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fruit importing markets into American Samoa were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, France, Canada, China, Belgium, Japan, Spain, Italy and American Samoa, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the fruit import price in American Samoa amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for fruits reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform