Oranges market in Northern America, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The orange market in Northern America expanded sharply in 2019, with volume rising to 5 million tons, but this growth reversed from 2020 as production encountered mounting pressures.

Extreme weather and citrus greening disease caused a severe 56% drop in Florida's orange output during the 2022-23 season, drastically reducing U.S. supply. Complex environmental regulations and tax policies concurrently made domestic citrus farming more difficult and less economical.

These challenges were intensified by global supply chain disruptions and ongoing climate change effects, which further constrained production efficiency and contributed to a continued market decline. By 2023, the market volume had contracted to 2.4 million tons.

Production oranges in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

In 2018, orange production in Northern America reached its lowest point at 3 535 K t, marking a significant decline of 23.4%. The following year, 2019, saw production surge to its peak of 4 923 K t, representing a substantial increase of 39.3%. By 2020, production had decreased slightly to 4 766 K t, down 3.2% from the previous year. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Orange production in Northern America continued to grow for the second consecutive year in 2020, with output valued at 3 834 M $ US, up 3.6% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 785 M $ US, reflecting a decline of 21.8%. In 2019, production rebounded strongly, increasing by 32.8%. From 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%.

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

Exports oranges from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

Orange exports from Northern America showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 0.0 K t, declining by 31.5%. The following year, 2020, saw a sharp recovery, with exports reaching 0.1 K t, a dramatic increase of 116.9% from 2019. Overall, exports varied by a factor of 2.2 from their low in 2019 to their high in 2020, indicating an unstable market environment.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France was the leading destination for orange exports from Northern America, accounting for 52.9% of total exports in volume.

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, M $ US

Orange export values in Northern America exhibited an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, values fell to their lowest point at 0.0 M $ US, a decline of 34.7%. By 2020, they had rebounded to 0.1 M $ US, up 132.2% from the previous year. Overall, export values fluctuated by a factor of 2.3 between their low in 2019 and high in 2020.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France remained the primary buyer of oranges from Northern America in value terms, representing 52.6% of total exports.

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 oranges to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

Orange imports into Northern America increased by 27.8% from 2017 to 2020, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%. In 2018, imports saw the largest increase of 29.0%. They peaked in 2019 at 89.8 K t before declining slightly to 88.3 K t in 2020, down 1.8% from the previous year, marking a reversal after two years of growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure for oranges in Northern America was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. The top three suppliers—South Africa (17.7%), Spain (13.8%), and Morocco (4.9%)—collectively accounted for 36.3% of total imports in volume, with many other countries making up the remaining 63.7%.

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, M $ US

Orange import values in Northern America showed mixed trends from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, values reached their highest point at 215.2 M $ US. The following year, 2019, saw a decline to 178.8 M $ US, down 16.9%. By 2020, values had recovered to 201.4 M $ US, up 12.6% from 2019. Over the entire period, import values increased by 2.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, orange imports into Northern America were sourced from a diverse range of countries. Even the largest suppliers—South Africa, Spain, and Morocco—together represented only 33.8% of total imports in value, highlighting a broad and varied trade structure.

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

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