Peaches and nectarines market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh peaches and nectarines in the Americas showed significant variation between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 1 885 thousand tons, it grew slightly to 1 896 thousand tons in 2019 before declining to 1 782 thousand tons in 2020. A strong recovery followed in 2021, pushing the market to 2 017 thousand tons, but volumes then fell in consecutive years to 1 926 thousand tons in 2022 and 1 847 thousand tons in 2023.

The contraction in 2023 was influenced by a sustained reduction in domestic production within the United States, a key regional producer. Output of California Freestone peaches had declined by 6% over the previous decade, and nectarine production had fallen 30% since the 2013/14 season, constricting the supply available to the market.

Heading into 2024, the market landscape was shaped by supply chain disruptions and evolving consumer demand. Major importers like Oppy increased sourcing from Chile to maintain year-round availability, while consumers showed a growing preference for fresh, organic, and locally grown produce. Regulatory support for sustainable farming and food safety standards continued to be a factor, alongside the ongoing growth of online retail channels.

Production peaches and nectarines in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Peach and nectarine production in the Americas has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, production reached 1 734 thousand tonnes, marking a 6.8% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 13.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Peach and nectarine production in the Americas has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 4 855 million US dollars, representing a significant drop of 24.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 42.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 16.8%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Peach and nectarine exports from the Americas have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 52.1 thousand tonnes, up by 20.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 94.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 24.9%.

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

The export structure in volume terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of partners. China accounted for 17.0% of exports, the Netherlands for 5.1%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 3.9%. Together, these three markets made up only 26.1% of total flows, while the remaining 73.9% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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 two years of growth, peach and nectarine exports from the Americas declined in value. In 2020, exports amounted to 145.8 million US dollars, down by 2.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 30.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.2%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 149.9 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 31.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. China accounted for 19.2% of exports, the Netherlands for 5.2%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 4.3%. Combined, these three markets represented only 28.7% of total flows, with the remaining 71.3% distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports peaches and nectarines to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Peach and nectarine imports into the Americas showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2018 at 32.8 thousand tonnes, while imports peaked in 2020 at 99.7 thousand tonnes, marking a threefold increase. In 2020, imports rose sharply by 29.9% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 49.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 134.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Australia were the main sources for peach and nectarine imports into the Americas in volume terms, together accounting for 11.7% 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

Peach and nectarine imports into the Americas have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 161.0 million US dollars, down by 6.4% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 174.0 million US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in 2018 at 7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Australia together accounted for the main share of imports in value terms, representing 10.5% 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