Citrus imports to the US soared in the third quarter due to a drop in avocados
Fresh Banana
Fresh Avocado
United States
Published Nov 10, 2020
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Citrus imports to the US grew significantly during the third quarter of the year, while volumes of other key fruits during the period, such as avocados and bananas, experienced declines, recently released USDA data shows.
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Total fresh citrus imports between June and September this year rose 20 percent year-on-year to $ 682 million, figures from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service show. By far the biggest increase in the category came from mandarins with imports soaring 55 percent to $ 225 million. The spectacular increase was also driven by Chile and Peru, while South Africa and Uruguay also increased their shipments. Limes and oranges increased 10 percent to $ 134 million and $ 123 million, respectively, while lemons experienced a 3 percent decrease to $ 95 million. Limes came almost entirely from Mexico, while the increase in oranges was driven by South Africa and partially offset by a decrease from Chile. Meanwhile, avocado imports saw a whopping 26 percent decline to $ 531 million during the quarter. This decline was driven by both Mexico, whose volumes fell 24 percent to $ 424 million, and Peru, whose shipments fell 22 percent to $ 102 million. Chile's imports, which in the third quarter of ...
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