Orange juice market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. orange juice market volume contracted from 1.79 billion liters in 2018 to 940 million liters in 2020, with market value falling from $914 million to $474 million. This decline reflected a longer-term consumer shift toward alternative beverages, reducing overall juice consumption.

Market volume began recovering in 2021, reaching 1.17 billion liters, and continued growing to 1.55 billion liters in 2022 and 1.87 billion liters in 2023. The rebound was propelled by the launch of functional and fortified orange juice products, such as those with added vitamin D and calcium, which attracted health-conscious buyers. Simultaneously, rising demand for natural, additive-free, and organic variants expanded the consumer base.

Industry innovation intensified, with over 24% of global producers transitioning to low-sugar formulations and major brands introducing eco-friendly packaging to meet sustainability preferences. These developments supported market growth despite supply-side challenges like citrus greening disease and higher fertilizer costs, which affected production conditions.

Production orange juice in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked third globally in orange juice production volume.

Top producers of orange juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of orange juice, 2017-2020

In 2020, the United States produced 314.2 million liters of orange juice, a 25.0% decrease from 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 300.2 million liters, while the peak was in 2019 with 418.9 million liters, marking a 39.5% increase that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 18.7%, averaging an annual decline of 6.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of orange juice output in the United States was 371.0 million US dollars, down 27.9% year-over-year. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 367.0 million US dollars, and the highest was in 2019 at 514.3 million US dollars, reflecting a 40.1% increase that year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 12.3%, with an average annual rate of decline of 4.3%.

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

Exports orange juice from the United States

Exports in kind, M l

Orange juice exports from the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 258 million liters, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 28.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada accounted for 75.8% of total orange juice exports in volume, while the remaining share was distributed among numerous countries with smaller individual contributions.

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

Exports of orange juice from the United States declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value was recorded at 304.6 million US dollars, a modest decrease of 4.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 22.5%, averaging an annual decline of 8.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Canada led in export value, holding a 76.3% share of total flows, with other markets collectively making up the remainder.

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 orange juice to the United States

Imports in kind, M l

Orange juice imports into the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 883 million liters, a sharp drop of 41.2% year-over-year. The peak was in 2018 at 1 785 million liters, which saw a 19.1% increase that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 41%, with an average annual decline of 16.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil and Mexico dominated orange juice imports to the United States in volume, jointly representing 90.4% of total flows, while smaller markets accounted for the rest.

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

Orange juice imports into the United States fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 408.1 million US dollars, a dramatic decline of 42.9% year-over-year. The highest value was in 2018 at 905.8 million US dollars, with a 10.9% increase that year. From 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 50%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico and Brazil accounted for the majority of orange juice import value to the United States, while other markets played a less significant role.

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