Apples, pears and quinces market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh apples, pears and quinces in the United States grew from 4 525 thousand tons in 2018 to 4 915 thousand tons in 2019, then declined to 4 518 thousand tons in 2020. Over the next two years, volume stabilized around 4 500 thousand tons, before jumping to 5 169 thousand tons in 2023.

During the early 2020s, consumer preference for health benefits drove demand for fresh produce, supporting market value even as volume plateaued. By 2022, climate change and pest infestations began restraining apple yields, limiting supply growth while heightened awareness of organic options maintained consumer interest.

The sharp market expansion in 2023, with volume rising over 15%, reflected a recovery in production and sustained demand.

Production apples, pears and quinces in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked as the world's second-largest producer of apples, pears, and quinces.

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

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

In 2020, the United States produced 5 260 K t of apples, pears, and quinces, showing a modest decline of 7.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 11%, with an average annual decrease of 3.8%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 at 9.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apples, pears, and quinces production in the United States was 5 672 M $ US, down 13.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 12.1%, translating to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 6 543 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports apples, pears and quinces from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of apples, pears, and quinces from the United States fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume was 921 K t, reflecting a moderate year-on-year decrease of 6.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 11.1%, with an average annual drop of 3.8%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 1 061 K t, which also experienced the largest increase of 2.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Canada, and India were the top partners for U.S. exports of apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms. Mexico accounted for 33.8% of exports, Canada for 18.6%, and India for 8.9%, together making up 61.3% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of U.S. exports of apples, pears, and quinces dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 994 M $ US, marking a substantial 12.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 12.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 1 176 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017-2020, Mexico, Canada, and India led in the value of U.S. exports of apples, pears, and quinces. Mexico contributed 31.1% of export value, Canada 19.5%, and India 8.1%, collectively representing 58.7% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports apples, pears and quinces to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, imports of apples, pears, and quinces into the United States reached 179 K t, indicating a sharp 18.1% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import volume fell by 24.8%, with an annualized rate of 9.1%. The largest increase was in 2019 at 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Chile, Argentina, and New Zealand dominated U.S. imports of apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms. Chile accounted for 39.4% of imports, Argentina for 22.2%, and New Zealand for 16.6%, together comprising 78.3% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of apples, pears, and quinces into the United States declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value was 302 M $ US, showing a strong year-on-year reduction of 18.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 23.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Chile, New Zealand, and Argentina were the key partners for U.S. imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms. Chile represented 37.1% of import value, New Zealand 20.8%, and Argentina 20.3%, jointly accounting for 78.2% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020