Grapefruit juice market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. grapefruit juice market contracted sharply from 2018 to 2021, with its volume dropping from 43.5 million liters to 20.0 million liters. In value terms, the market exhibited volatility, reaching a high of $36.3 million in 2019 before declining to $17.8 million in 2021.

A recovery began in 2022, with market volume growing to 33.6 million liters by 2023, valued at $34.7 million. The market's dynamics are shaped by a lasting consumer shift toward healthy, natural beverages and U.S. Food & Drug Administration manufacturing standards for juice. The Florida Department of Citrus also supports industry trends through marketing, while global factors like demand from China influence export flows.

Production grapefruit juice in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the world's largest producer of grapefruit juice.

Top producers of grapefruit juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapefruit juice, 2017-2020

In 2020, the United States produced 32 484 K l of grapefruit juice, marking a slight drop of 2.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 29 401 K l. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 27.7% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 13.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of grapefruit juice in the United States was valued at 41 732 K $ US, representing a 9.4% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 7.3%, with a CAGR of -2.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 37 803 K $ US, and the maximum in 2019 at 46 086 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2018, at 16.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 21.9%.

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

Exports grapefruit juice from the United States

Exports in kind, K l

The United States' grapefruit juice export volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 18 424 K l, reflecting a moderate decrease of 5.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 46.9%, with a CAGR of -19.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (24.2% of exports in kind), the Netherlands (20.8%), and Japan (17.6%) formed the main cluster of markets for U.S. grapefruit juice exports, together accounting for 62.6% of total 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, K $ US

Grapefruit juice exports from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the U.S. exported 23 669 K $ US of grapefruit juice, reflecting a significant decline of 11.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 38.4%, with a CAGR of -14.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 38 480 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 30.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 0.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (25.8% of exports in value terms), Japan (18.9%), and the Netherlands (16.1%) were the primary buyers of grapefruit juice from the United States, jointly accounting for 60.7% of total exports in value terms.

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 grapefruit juice to the United States

Imports in kind, K l

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Volumes dropped to their minimum in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the United States imported 13 486 K l of grapefruit juice, which is 36.3% smaller relative to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 44 040 K l. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 51.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 105.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico and South Africa continued to lead the list of markets for imports in kind, together accounting for 85.6% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

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, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. From the low in 2020 to the high in 2018, volumes varied 2.2 times. In 2020, the United States' grapefruit juice imports amounted to 11 182 K $ US, reflecting an intense drop of 34.3% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 24 140 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 100.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was shaped primarily by Mexico and South Africa, which together accounted for 88.2% of total flows; other markets formed a long tail.

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