Berries and avocados led the growth of US imports of Mexican products
Fruits
Vegetables
United States
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Published Feb 9, 2024
Tridge summary
According to USDA trade data, there has been a substantial rise in U.S. imports of Mexican produce over the last decade, particularly berries and avocados. Berry imports (excluding strawberries) surged by 307% from 2014 to 2023, while avocado imports rose by 215%. Other significant increases were seen in imports of fresh broccoli and cauliflower (192%), lettuce (206%), celery (352%), and cabbage (392%).
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Original content
Growth in U.S. imports of Mexican produce has been led by berries and avocados over the past decade, USDA trade data shows. From 2014 to 2023, U.S. imports of Mexican berries (excluding strawberries) increased from $648 million in 2014 to $42.64 billion in 2023, an increase of 307%. For Mexican avocados, the USDA reported that U.S. imports increased 215% over the past decade, from $1.27 billion in 2014 to $2.67 billion in 2023. U.S. imports of Mexican strawberries increased 181% in the last decade, going from $480 million in 2014 to $1.35 billion in 2023. U.S. imports of fresh broccoli and cauliflower have increased 192% over the past decade, from $157 million in 2014 to $459 million in 2023. Value of US imports of Mexican commodities in 2023, with percentage compared to 2014: Onions: $410 million, an increase of 69%. Melons: $450 million, an increase of 35%. Tomatoes: $2.75 billion, an increase of 68%. Peppers: $1.56 billion, an ...
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