Oranges market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the orange market in the Americas expanded, with volume rising from 29 259 thousand tonnes to 31 105 thousand tonnes. This growth coincided with the U.S. industry facing production challenges from Huanglongbing disease, which increased reliance on imports from partners like Mexico and Chile under trade agreements. Brazil's position as the leading global producer and growing domestic consumption of fresh oranges for juice, particularly fresh-squeezed, supported overall demand.

After the 2019 peak, market volume gradually declined through 2021. By 2023, a notable shift occurred as U.S. orange juice production increased by nearly 30%, driven by greater fruit availability for processing. This period also saw rising consumer preference for organic oranges and juice, while the supply chain faced constraints from greening disease, which affected yields across the Americas and contributed to domestic production shortfalls.

In 2024, North America held over 40% of global orange market revenue. Continued production challenges in the U.S. were met with rising imports, valued at $486 million, to satisfy demand. Marketing campaigns promoting the health benefits of orange juice, the introduction of new orange varieties, and planned regulatory updates to juice standards aimed to support domestic growers amidst strong consumer demand for fresh and organic products.

Production oranges in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

In 2019, orange production in the Americas reached its highest point at 31 086 thousand tonnes, but it declined slightly by 2.0% to 30 468 thousand tonnes in 2020. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.2%, with an average annual decline of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 29 358 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 5.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 5.9%.

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

Exports oranges from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Orange exports from the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 170.6 thousand tonnes, marking a small reduction of 1.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 2.7%, with an average annual decline of 0.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 284.8 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 62.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 39.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were notable buyers of oranges from the Americas, but their role was not dominant. Spain accounted for 9.0% of exports in kind, the Netherlands for 6.1%, and the United Kingdom for 4.0%. Together, their combined share reached only 19.1% of total exports in kind.

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

After a two-year decline, foreign orange supplies from the Americas increased in 2020. Exports amounted to 214.2 million US dollars, reflecting an uptick of 18.1% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 181.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 8.8%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, exports of oranges from the Americas in value terms were distributed across a large number of markets. Spain accounted for 9.7% of exports in value terms, the Netherlands for 6.2%, and the United Kingdom for 3.1%. Their joint share was only 19.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports oranges to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Foreign orange supplies to the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 161.4 thousand tonnes, equivalent to a fall of 9.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 17.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 185.3 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 34.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain, South Africa, and Morocco formed the core of imports in kind for the Americas. Spain accounted for 11.3% of imports in kind, South Africa for 8.2%, and Morocco for 2.3%. Together, they took 21.7% of total 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, orange imports to the Americas totalled 295.2 million US dollars, constituting a gain of 11.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 303.6 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 15.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, South Africa, and Morocco were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms of oranges to the Americas. Spain accounted for 15.2% of imports in value terms, South Africa for 11.7%, and Morocco for 3.6%. Their combined share was 30.5% of total flows.

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

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