Fresh Fruit
U.S. Fresh Fruit Exports in 2024
Total Export Value
$4.74 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
2.47 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$4.38 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.38% (2015-2024)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Canada | $1.8 Billion |
| Mexico | $978.76 Million |
| South Korea | $376.2 Million |
| Taiwan | $262.12 Million |
| Japan | $199.11 Million |
| Vietnam | $126.48 Million |
| Hong Kong | $111.12 Million |
| Australia | $88.89 Million |
| China | $79.42 Million |
| Dominican Republic | $55.61 Million |
Data and Analysis
On March 31, 2025, the Government of Vietnam (GVN) issued Decree 73/2025/ND-CP, reducing the Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) import tariff rates on corn, soybean meal, ethanol, frozen chicken drumsticks, in-shell pistachios, almonds, fresh apples, cherries, and raisins. The decree takes effect immediately.
Mexico’s 2025 avocado production is forecast at 2.75 million metric tons (MMT), a three percent increase over 2024 on strong export demand. Exports are forecast at 1.34 MMT in 2025, up five percent year-on-year.
The United States is a major trading partner with the Dominican Republic (DR). The DR is the largest economy in the Caribbean and the seventh-largest economy in Latin America. Since the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) went into effect for the DR in 2007, U.S. agricultural exports to the DR have increased from $1 billion in 2007 to $2 billion in 2024.
News and Features
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Jan. 30, 2025.
For many American farms, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. The Robison and Stennes family orchards combined equal more than 200 years of growing apples in Washington. Both family farms view the recent trade win of India reopening its market to U.S. apples as beneficial for apple farmers across Washington.
The sight of fresh, U.S.-grown cranberries on grocery store shelves and in classic dishes adds a special dash of holiday cheer during the month of December. In anticipation of the holidays, our team at USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service spoke to...