Size of Global Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Industry
The fruit and vegetable categories are billion-dollar industries with diverse channels. Asia Pacific dominates the fresh fruits market. China, India, and Japan have large customer bases with fresh fruits fueling demand.
Asia Pacific contributed more than 66% of revenue share in 2022. This market encompasses a diverse array of offerings including leafy greens, root vegetables, and peppers.
GLOBAL GROWTH
Fresh Fruit Market
2023-2030 (CAGR)
+3.6
$757.7 billion USD by 2030
($570.9 billion USD 2022)
Fresh Vegetables Market
2022-2032 (CAGR)
+3.3%
$895.2 billion USD by 2032
($650.2 billion USD 2022)
U.S. Imports of Produce
Imports help ensure that fresh fruit and vegetables are available year-round in the U.S. According to the USDA, the percent of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable availability supplied by imports grew from 50% to 60% for fresh fruit and 20% to 38% for fresh vegetables (excluding potatoes, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms) from 2007 to 2021.
Top 5 partners exporting produce to the U.S.
Fruits
Mexico
Peru
Chile
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Vegetables
Mexico
Canada
Peru
China
Guatemala
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