U.S.: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. citrus fruit market rose notably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in the U.S.

In value terms, citrus fruit production shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in the United States rose modestly to X tons per ha, increasing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in the United States totaled X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a mild reduction. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

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 comprising X% of total exports. Mexico, Hong Kong SAR, China, Australia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Canada ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Mexico, China, Australia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier 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), threefold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

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