U.S.: Citrus Fruit Market 2022

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. citrus fruit market amounted to $X in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in the U.S.

In value terms, citrus fruit production contracted modestly to $X in 2021. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in the United States stood at X tons per ha in 2021, increasing by X% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the citrus fruit harvested area in the United States declined to X ha, reducing by -X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from the United States, together accounting for X% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Mexico, China and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Mexico (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from the United States were Canada ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, China, Mexico and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into the United States; surging by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), twofold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+X% per year) and South Africa (+X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Chile ($X) and Peru ($X) appeared to be the largest citrus fruit suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Argentina, Morocco and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform