Dried apricots market in Northern America, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The dried apricots market in Northern America showed considerable movement from 2018 to 2023. It grew to 7,260 t in 2019, a rise supported by the introduction of innovative products like the Skin-on Superfruit snack range launched by Rind Snacks that year. This expansion was interrupted in 2020 when the market volume fell to 4,988 t, primarily due to the widespread disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 5,884 t.

Market volume dipped again to 5,079 t in 2022, despite underlying positive trends such as Dedere DeutschDeerembH's significant production capacity expansion and the entry of new flavored products like chili-powder apricots from Chuza. Growth resumed in 2023, with the market reaching 5,404 t, driven by increasing consumer health consciousness, strong demand for organic and clean-label foods, and continuous innovation in packaging and product forms that cater to on-the-go consumption.

Production dried apricots in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried apricots, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried apricots, 2017-2020

In 2020, Northern America produced 3 005 tons of dried apricots, marking a 41.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 27.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 134 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 31.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of dried apricot production in Northern America was 9 764 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decline of 41.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 29.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.0%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 16 575 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 23.5%.

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

Exports dried apricots from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

Dried apricot exports from Northern America declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with shipments totaling 322 tons, a 21.7% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 15.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 5.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 430 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 13.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for dried apricot exports from Northern America in volume terms were Turkey (8.0% of total exports), Hong Kong (1.7%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (0.8%). Together, these three markets accounted for 10.5% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

Northern America's dried apricot export value declined for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 1 047 thousand US dollars, a significant decrease of 21.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 1 474 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 16.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Hong Kong were the primary destinations for dried apricot exports from Northern America in value terms, together accounting for 3.5% of total export flows.

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 dried apricots to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

The dried apricot import market in Northern America showed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a ninefold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 2 305 tons, a 9.1% decrease from 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 688 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 796.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the dominant source for dried apricot imports into Northern America, consistently accounting for 91.2% of total import volume.

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, K $ US

Foreign dried apricot supplies to Northern America declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, with imports totaling 7 883 thousand US dollars, a gradual drop of 4.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 24.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 9.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of dried apricots to Northern America in value terms were heavily concentrated on Turkey, which accounted for 89.6% of total flows; other countries together formed the residual {rest_share}%.

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

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