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In the first quarter of 2021, U.S. fruit imports experienced an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, totaling $6.4 billion. This growth was primarily fueled by a quarterly boost in berry imports, with significant increases in blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. However, imports of avocados and bananas saw a decline, by 5% and 6% respectively. The quarter also witnessed fluctuating import patterns for table grapes and citrus fruits, alongside a notable rise in imports of frozen fruits, fruit juices, and processed fruit.
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U.S. total fruit imports rose by 8 percent year-on-year to $6.4 billion in the first quarter of 2021, with much of the increase driven by berries. In fresh, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries all saw gains of around a quarter. Imports of blueberries rose by 28 percent to $377 million, while strawberry imports rose 25 percent to $596 million, and raspberries also rose by 25 percent to $302 million. Blackberries saw a more modest increase of 11 percent to $145 million. However, two of the biggest fruit import categories - avocados and bananas - fell by 5 and 6 percent respectively to $674 million and $470 million. Table grape imports through mid-February were down by 14 percent at $388 million, while in the second half of the quarter they increased by 13 percent to $480 million. In the citrus category, a 28 percent rise to $232 million was driven almost ...
Source: Fresh Fruit Portal
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