Apples, pears and quinces market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The market for apples, pears and quinces in Northern America reached 5.8 million tons in 2018. It expanded to 6.1 million tons in 2019, a growth driven by increased consumer focus on organic and sustainably grown pears. This upward trend reversed in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted supply chains and distribution channels, leading the market to contract to 5.7 million tons.

Market volume experienced a further gradual decline to 5.6 million tons in 2021 and stabilized around 5.5 million tons in 2022. These years were marked by industry developments such as the launch of new pear varieties with improved disease resistance and the increased adoption of sustainable farming practices by major producers. A strong recovery then followed in 2023, with the market surging to 6.2 million tons.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

In 2020, Northern America produced 5,660 thousand tons of apples, pears, and quinces, marking a modest 6.7% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 10.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.6%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with an 8.4% reduction, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, at 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Apples, pears, and quinces production in Northern America declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 4,417 million US dollars, down 3.7% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 5,892 million US dollars. The largest decline happened in 2019, with a 22.1% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, apples, pears, and quinces exports from Northern America reached 41.0 thousand tons, a slight 1.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 34.4 thousand tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a 27.0% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in kind was highly diversified. Vietnam accounted for 17.5% of exports, Cuba for 9.0%, and Israel for 2.4%, together making up just 28.9% of total flows. The remaining 71.1% was distributed among a wide range of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Northern America's apples, pears, and quinces exports saw an increase. In 2020, exports were valued at 32.0 million US dollars, showing a small gain of 2.0% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 31.4 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, with a 13.6% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The country composition of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. Vietnam represented 14.6% of exports, Cuba 4.0%, and Israel 1.5%, together forming only 20.2% of total flows. The remaining 79.8% was split among a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, apples, pears, and quinces imports into Northern America declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 102.1 thousand tons, which is 14.8% less than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 33.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 119.9 thousand tons, with the largest increase that year at 53.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind were distributed across a wide set of partner countries. Chile accounted for 8.0% of imports, China for 4.9%, and Argentina for 4.0%, jointly representing just 16.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Northern America's apples, pears, and quinces imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 274.5 million US dollars, a decrease of 7.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 11.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2017-2020, the partner structure for imports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Chile represented 9.3% of imports, China 5.5%, and New Zealand 5.1%, jointly accounting for 19.9% of total flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 80.1%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020