Citrus fruit market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the citrus fruit market volume in the Americas expanded from 87.6 million tons to 92.0 million tons, supported by growing international trade and sustained consumer demand for convenient varieties such as seedless and easy-to-peel tangerines.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 triggered global supply-chain disruptions, leading to a contraction in market volume to 89.7 million tons and a sharp drop in market value to $110.0 billion. Pandemic-related challenges persisted into 2021, when volume further decreased to 88.8 million tons.

Market recovery began in 2022, with volume reaching 89.9 million tons, partly fueled by the expansion of natural citrus extract product lines by companies like TREATT, which boosted demand for citrus as raw material. However, Hurricane Ian in September 2022 caused significant damage to Florida's citrus crops, and citrus greening disease continued to pressure U.S. production, contributing to greater reliance on imports. By 2023, the market volume stabilized at 90.6 million tons.

Production citrus fruit in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

In 2019, citrus fruit production in the Americas reached its peak at 92 538 K t, marking a 5.0% increase from the previous year. However, production declined to 90 643 K t in 2020, representing a 2.0% decrease compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 88 105 K t, which was a 2.8% drop from 2017.

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

In value, 2017-2020, B $ US

Citrus fruit production in the Americas has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 240.2 B $ US, showing a 0.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, B $ US

Exports citrus fruit from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, citrus fruit exports from the Americas rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 1 428 K t, a significant 49.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 7.4%, with an average annual rate of 2.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 959 K t, after a 27.3% decrease in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, citrus fruit exports from the Americas were not heavily concentrated. The top three destinations—the Netherlands (10.1% of exports), Spain (5.0%), and Russia (4.6%)—together accounted for only 19.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the Americas exported citrus fruit worth 1 748 M $ US, a 7.2% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 8.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 1 762 M $ US, following a 9.2% increase that year. However, exports declined by 7.4% in 2019.

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

During 2017-2020, the export market for citrus fruit from the Americas was diverse. The Netherlands (9.4% of exports), Spain (4.3%), and the United Kingdom (4.2%) together made up only 17.9% of total export value, while the remaining 82.1% went to numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Citrus fruit imports into the Americas increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 455 K t, which was nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 25.2%, with an average annual decline of 9.2%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 413 K t, after a sharp 32.1% drop that year. Imports then rose by 10.0% in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, citrus fruit imports to the Americas were spread across many countries. Spain (10.8% of imports), Morocco (9.1%), and South Africa (8.8%) together accounted for just 28.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, citrus fruit imports into the Americas amounted to 785 M $ US, reflecting a 7.5% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 9.7%, with an average annual rate of 3.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 6.3% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 8.9%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, imports in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Morocco (13.0% of imports), Spain (12.2%), and South Africa (10.5%) jointly accounted for only 35.7% of total import flows.

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

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