Fruit imports by the United States grew 8% in the first quarter of 2021

Published 2021년 6월 1일

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The United States experienced an 8% increase in fruit imports in the first quarter of 2021, totaling US $ 6,400 million, with berries driving the majority of the growth. Blueberry imports rose by 28% to US $ 377 million, strawberries by 25% to US $ 596 million, and raspberries by 25% to US $ 302 million. However, avocado and banana imports saw a decrease of 5% and 6% respectively. The import of table grapes had a 14% decrease in the first half but a 13% increase in the second half. Limes drove a 28% increase in citrus imports. There was also a notable rise in the imports of frozen fruits by 38% to US $ 341 million, fruit juices by 21% to US $ 559 million, and processed fruit by 2% to US $ 464 million.

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(Agraria.pe) Total fruit imports by the United States increased by 8% year-on-year reaching US $ 6,400 million in the first quarter of 2021, much of the increase was driven by berries. In fresh, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries posted gains with increases of almost a quarter. Blueberry imports increased 28% to US $ 377 million, while strawberry imports increased 25% to US $ 596 million, raspberries also increased 25% to US $ 302 million. Defaults saw a more modest increase of 11% to $ 145 million. However, two of the most important fruit import categories, avocados and bananas, fell 5% and 6%, respectively, to US $ 674 million and US $ 470 million. Table grape imports through mid-February fell 14% to US $ 388 million, while in the second half of the quarter they increased 13% to US $ 480 million. In the citrus category, a 28% increase to US $ 232 million was driven ...

Source: Agraria