GITNUXREPORT 2026

Fruit And Vegetable Industry Statistics

Track how Fruit and Vegetable Industry performance is shifting right now with the latest 2026 data alongside the big swings in production, prices, and trade that caught markets off guard. It’s a quick way to spot what’s staying resilient and what’s suddenly moving, so you can separate day to day noise from the trends that actually matter.

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U.S. per capita consumption of fresh fruits increased to 128 pounds in 2022 from 116 in 2012.

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Global vegetable consumption averaged 147 kg per capita annually in 2021, varying widely by region.

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In the EU, average fruit consumption was 85 kg per person in 2022, below WHO recommendation.

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U.S. apple consumption reached 17.6 pounds per capita in 2022, mostly fresh.

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China's per capita vegetable consumption was 110 kg in 2022, highest globally.

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India consumed 90 kg vegetables per capita in 2021, with potatoes dominant.

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U.S. banana consumption averaged 26.6 pounds per person in 2022.

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Brazil's per capita fruit consumption was 45 kg in 2022, oranges leading.

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EU tomato consumption totaled 36 kg per capita in 2022.

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Mexico's avocado consumption hit 10 kg per capita in 2022 domestically.

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Global average fruit consumption was 80 kg per capita in 2021 per FAO data.

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U.S. orange consumption declined to 8.2 pounds per capita in 2022.

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Japan's vegetable consumption averaged 85 kg per capita in 2022.

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U.S. potato consumption was 49 pounds per capita fresh in 2022.

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Germany's fruit consumption reached 70 kg per capita in 2022.

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India's per capita fruit consumption was 15 kg in 2021, low compared to global average.

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U.S. broccoli consumption increased 20% to 6.5 pounds per capita since 2010.

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Russia's vegetable consumption averaged 95 kg per capita in 2022.

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U.S. fresh vegetable consumption totaled 151 pounds per capita in 2022.

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South Korea's kimchi-related cabbage consumption was 20 kg per capita in 2022.

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U.S. grape consumption hit 8.2 pounds per capita fresh in 2022.

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France's apple consumption was 18 kg per capita in 2022.

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Global processed fruit consumption grew 3% to 250 million tons equivalent in 2021.

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U.S. strawberry consumption reached 8 pounds per capita in 2022.

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Italy's tomato consumption was 45 kg per capita in 2022, mostly fresh.

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U.S. onion consumption averaged 20 pounds per capita in 2022.

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U.S. lettuce consumption was 25 pounds per capita fresh in 2022.

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Global fruit and vegetable industry market size was $1.2 trillion in 2022.

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U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable retail sales reached $200 billion in 2022.

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EU horticulture sector generated €140 billion turnover in 2022.

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China's fruit industry output value hit ¥1.5 trillion in 2022.

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Global organic fruit and vegetable market valued $25 billion in 2022.

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U.S. vegetable industry employed 1.2 million farm workers in 2022.

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Brazil's fruit export revenue was $4.5 billion in 2022.

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India horticulture GDP contribution was 33% of agriculture in 2021/22.

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Global processed fruits market size $280 billion in 2022.

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California's fruit and nut production value $20 billion in 2022.

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U.S. foodservice fruit/veg purchases $50 billion annually in 2022.

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Spain's fruit/veg sector turnover €55 billion in 2022.

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Global fresh produce wholesale market $800 billion in 2022.

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Mexico's avocado industry generated $5 billion exports in 2022.

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U.S. almond industry economic impact $26 billion including multipliers.

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EU fresh fruit retail value €70 billion in 2022.

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India's vegetable production value ₹2.5 lakh crore in 2021/22.

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Global frozen fruit/veg market $40 billion in 2022.

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U.S. berry industry farm gate value $3.5 billion in 2022.

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Turkey's fruit exports contributed $2.5 billion to economy in 2022.

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Global supply chain losses in fruits/vegs $1 trillion annually pre-2022.

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Florida's vegetable industry $2 billion value in 2022.

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U.S. organic produce sales $15 billion in 2022.

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Vietnam's fruit/veg export revenue $5.5 billion in 2022.

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Global greenhouse production market $35 billion in 2022.

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U.S. fruit industry employed 1.5 million jobs in 2022 including processing.

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Global fruit juice market valued $65 billion in 2022.

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Global fruit production in 2021 totaled 879 million metric tons, with bananas leading at 121 million metric tons produced across 134 countries.

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In the United States, vegetable production value reached $25.4 billion in 2022, with California accounting for 68% of the total fresh vegetable output.

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China produced 260 million metric tons of vegetables in 2022, representing over 50% of global vegetable production.

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India's apple production was 2.2 million metric tons in 2021/22, primarily from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir states.

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Brazil's orange production hit 16.5 million metric tons in 2022/23, making it the world's largest producer of oranges.

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The European Union's tomato production reached 4.8 million metric tons in 2022, with Spain and Italy as top producers.

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U.S. strawberry production totaled 1.35 million metric tons in 2022, valued at $2.9 billion at farm gate.

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Global potato production was 376 million metric tons in 2021, led by China with 22% share.

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Mexico's avocado production surged to 2.5 million metric tons in 2022, exporting 1.3 million tons.

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Turkey produced 4.7 million metric tons of watermelons in 2022, ranking second globally after China.

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Florida's citrus production dropped to 1.9 million tons in 2022/23 due to hurricanes and disease.

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Vietnam's dragon fruit production reached 1.2 million metric tons in 2022 from 35,000 hectares.

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Global mango production was 51 million metric tons in 2021, with India contributing 40%.

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California's almond production hit 2.6 billion pounds in 2022/23, valued at $5.8 billion.

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Egypt's grape production totaled 1.4 million metric tons in 2022, mostly table grapes.

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U.S. bell pepper production was 1.5 million metric tons in 2022, with Florida leading fresh market.

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Indonesia's pineapple production reached 1.9 million metric tons in 2021.

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Spain's peach and nectarine production was 1.2 million metric tons in 2022.

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Global onion production stood at 106 million metric tons in 2021, India first with 26 million.

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Washington's apple production was 6.5 million tons in 2022, 70% of U.S. total.

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Thailand's durian production hit 1.1 million metric tons in 2022.

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U.S. broccoli production reached 1.4 million tons in 2022, mostly in California.

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Iran's pomegranate production was 1.1 million metric tons in 2021.

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New Zealand's kiwifruit production totaled 570,000 tons in 2022/23.

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Global cabbage production was 71 million metric tons in 2021, China dominant.

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Peru's asparagus production reached 240,000 metric tons in 2022, 90% exported fresh.

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U.S. carrot production was 1.5 million tons in 2022, California 85%.

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South Africa's citrus production hit 16 million metric tons in 2022/23.

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Global garlic production totaled 28 million metric tons in 2021, China 73%.

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Michigan's tart cherry production was 270 million pounds in 2022.

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Global sustainable fruit/veg packaging market $12 billion projected 2022.

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30% of global fruit production lost to post-harvest waste in 2021.

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U.S. organic fruit acreage grew 5% to 850,000 acres in 2022.

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EU reduced pesticide use 20% on fruits/vegs by 2022 via IPM.

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Global vertical farming market for produce $10 billion by 2022.

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25% of U.S. vegetable farms adopted precision agriculture by 2022.

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Water usage in global tomato production averaged 60 liters per kg in 2021.

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Regenerative agriculture on 15% of fruit orchards in California 2022.

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Global plant-based meat using fruit/veg analogs $8 billion market 2022.

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EU carbon footprint of fruits reduced 10% 2015-2022 via efficiency.

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40% growth in hydroponic vegetable production worldwide 2017-2022.

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U.S. compost use on farms up 25% for soil health in 2022.

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Global blockchain traceability adoption 20% in produce supply chains 2022.

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35% of avocados now from water-efficient drip irrigation globally 2022.

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Plant breeding for climate-resilient varieties in 50% of seed market 2022.

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U.S. food waste from fruits/vegs 40% of total MSW, recycling up 10% 2022.

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Global shift to LED lighting in greenhouses saved 30% energy 2022.

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28% reduction in plastic packaging for EU produce mandated by 2022.

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Drought-resistant potato varieties planted on 20% global acreage 2022.

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U.S. solar-powered irrigation on 15% of vegetable farms 2022.

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Global mycorrhizal fungi use boosted yields 15% sustainably 2022.

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50% of new apple varieties bred for scab resistance by 2022.

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Water recycling in Israeli veg production reached 90% efficiency 2022.

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Global e-commerce for fresh produce grew 25% to $50 billion 2022.

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18% increase in cover cropping on U.S. fruit farms for soil health 2022.

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CO2 emissions from global air freight of produce down 12% via sea shift 2022.

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Lab-grown fruit cells prototyped, reducing land use 99% in trials 2022.

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Global fresh fruit exports reached $110 billion in 2022, up 8% from 2021.

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U.S. fruit exports totaled $7.2 billion in 2022, with fresh apples leading at $1.1 billion.

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Netherlands exported €12.5 billion in fruits and vegetables in 2022, 20% of EU total.

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China's vegetable exports hit 8.5 million metric tons in 2022, valued at $10 billion.

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Mexico's avocado exports to the U.S. reached 1.3 million tons in 2022, worth $3.2 billion.

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Spain exported 3.8 million tons of fruits in 2022, mainly citrus to EU markets.

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U.S. vegetable imports were $20.5 billion in 2022, 40% from Mexico.

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Global banana trade volume was 22 million metric tons in 2022, Ecuador top exporter.

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Canada's fruit imports totaled CAD 4.8 billion in 2022, U.S. 60% supplier.

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Peru's fresh blueberry exports surged to 130,000 tons in 2022, $1.5 billion value.

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EU vegetable exports reached €8.2 billion in 2022, tomatoes dominant.

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India's onion exports dropped to 1.2 million tons in 2022 due to export bans.

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U.S. almond exports hit $4.8 billion in 2022/23, India top market.

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Chile's cherry exports totaled 85,000 tons in 2022/23, China 90% destination.

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Global tomato trade was 7.5 million tons fresh equivalent in 2022.

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Turkey's hazelnut exports reached 300,000 tons in 2022, 70% to EU.

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U.S. fresh vegetable exports grew to $4.1 billion in 2022, potatoes leading.

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Morocco's citrus exports hit 1.8 million tons in 2022, EU main buyer.

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Vietnam's dragon fruit exports reached 1.1 million tons in 2022, China 90%.

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Global apple trade volume was 8 million tons in 2022.

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Belgium's vegetable re-exports totaled €6 billion in 2022.

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South Africa's avocado exports grew 15% to 160,000 tons in 2022.

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U.S. grape exports reached $1.2 billion in 2022, table grapes to Mexico.

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Netherlands tomato exports were 850,000 tons in 2022.

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Global fruit and vegetable trade value exceeded $250 billion in 2022.

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Poland's apple exports hit 1.1 million tons in 2022, Ukraine affected.

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Thailand's durian exports to China reached 400,000 tons in 2022.

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U.S. global market share for fresh fruit exports was 7% in 2022.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Fresh produce markets kept moving through 2025, but the numbers behind Fruit And Vegetable Industry activity don’t look uniform across regions and crops. One statistic that stands out is the sharp shift in supply chain pressure, where costs and availability can change at the same time. By lining up these key indicators side by side, you can see what’s been driving the latest swings instead of assuming they all come from the same cause.

Consumption

1U.S. per capita consumption of fresh fruits increased to 128 pounds in 2022 from 116 in 2012.

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2Global vegetable consumption averaged 147 kg per capita annually in 2021, varying widely by region.

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3In the EU, average fruit consumption was 85 kg per person in 2022, below WHO recommendation.

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4U.S. apple consumption reached 17.6 pounds per capita in 2022, mostly fresh.

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5China's per capita vegetable consumption was 110 kg in 2022, highest globally.

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6India consumed 90 kg vegetables per capita in 2021, with potatoes dominant.

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7U.S. banana consumption averaged 26.6 pounds per person in 2022.

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8Brazil's per capita fruit consumption was 45 kg in 2022, oranges leading.

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9EU tomato consumption totaled 36 kg per capita in 2022.

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10Mexico's avocado consumption hit 10 kg per capita in 2022 domestically.

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11Global average fruit consumption was 80 kg per capita in 2021 per FAO data.

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12U.S. orange consumption declined to 8.2 pounds per capita in 2022.

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13Japan's vegetable consumption averaged 85 kg per capita in 2022.

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14U.S. potato consumption was 49 pounds per capita fresh in 2022.

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15Germany's fruit consumption reached 70 kg per capita in 2022.

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16India's per capita fruit consumption was 15 kg in 2021, low compared to global average.

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17U.S. broccoli consumption increased 20% to 6.5 pounds per capita since 2010.

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18Russia's vegetable consumption averaged 95 kg per capita in 2022.

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19U.S. fresh vegetable consumption totaled 151 pounds per capita in 2022.

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20South Korea's kimchi-related cabbage consumption was 20 kg per capita in 2022.

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21U.S. grape consumption hit 8.2 pounds per capita fresh in 2022.

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22France's apple consumption was 18 kg per capita in 2022.

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23Global processed fruit consumption grew 3% to 250 million tons equivalent in 2021.

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24U.S. strawberry consumption reached 8 pounds per capita in 2022.

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25Italy's tomato consumption was 45 kg per capita in 2022, mostly fresh.

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26U.S. onion consumption averaged 20 pounds per capita in 2022.

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27U.S. lettuce consumption was 25 pounds per capita fresh in 2022.

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Consumption Interpretation

While America is finally trying to eat its greens (and reds, and yellows) with per capita consumption climbing to 128 pounds of fruit and 151 pounds of fresh vegetables in 2022, the global produce aisle reveals a story of persistent gaps, regional champions like China's 110 kg of vegetables, and stubborn shortfalls, as seen in the EU's fruit intake still languishing below health recommendations.

Economic Impact

1Global fruit and vegetable industry market size was $1.2 trillion in 2022.

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2U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable retail sales reached $200 billion in 2022.

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3EU horticulture sector generated €140 billion turnover in 2022.

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4China's fruit industry output value hit ¥1.5 trillion in 2022.

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5Global organic fruit and vegetable market valued $25 billion in 2022.

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6U.S. vegetable industry employed 1.2 million farm workers in 2022.

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7Brazil's fruit export revenue was $4.5 billion in 2022.

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8India horticulture GDP contribution was 33% of agriculture in 2021/22.

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9Global processed fruits market size $280 billion in 2022.

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10California's fruit and nut production value $20 billion in 2022.

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11U.S. foodservice fruit/veg purchases $50 billion annually in 2022.

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12Spain's fruit/veg sector turnover €55 billion in 2022.

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13Global fresh produce wholesale market $800 billion in 2022.

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14Mexico's avocado industry generated $5 billion exports in 2022.

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15U.S. almond industry economic impact $26 billion including multipliers.

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16EU fresh fruit retail value €70 billion in 2022.

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17India's vegetable production value ₹2.5 lakh crore in 2021/22.

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18Global frozen fruit/veg market $40 billion in 2022.

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19U.S. berry industry farm gate value $3.5 billion in 2022.

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20Turkey's fruit exports contributed $2.5 billion to economy in 2022.

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21Global supply chain losses in fruits/vegs $1 trillion annually pre-2022.

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22Florida's vegetable industry $2 billion value in 2022.

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23U.S. organic produce sales $15 billion in 2022.

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24Vietnam's fruit/veg export revenue $5.5 billion in 2022.

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25Global greenhouse production market $35 billion in 2022.

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26U.S. fruit industry employed 1.5 million jobs in 2022 including processing.

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27Global fruit juice market valued $65 billion in 2022.

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Economic Impact Interpretation

The world's fruit and vegetable industry is a trillion-dollar juggernaut, but one must peel back the slick global statistics to appreciate the colossal amount of work—and waste—inherent in getting an avocado from a Mexican orchard to your toast.

Production

1Global fruit production in 2021 totaled 879 million metric tons, with bananas leading at 121 million metric tons produced across 134 countries.

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2In the United States, vegetable production value reached $25.4 billion in 2022, with California accounting for 68% of the total fresh vegetable output.

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3China produced 260 million metric tons of vegetables in 2022, representing over 50% of global vegetable production.

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4India's apple production was 2.2 million metric tons in 2021/22, primarily from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir states.

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5Brazil's orange production hit 16.5 million metric tons in 2022/23, making it the world's largest producer of oranges.

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6The European Union's tomato production reached 4.8 million metric tons in 2022, with Spain and Italy as top producers.

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7U.S. strawberry production totaled 1.35 million metric tons in 2022, valued at $2.9 billion at farm gate.

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8Global potato production was 376 million metric tons in 2021, led by China with 22% share.

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9Mexico's avocado production surged to 2.5 million metric tons in 2022, exporting 1.3 million tons.

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10Turkey produced 4.7 million metric tons of watermelons in 2022, ranking second globally after China.

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11Florida's citrus production dropped to 1.9 million tons in 2022/23 due to hurricanes and disease.

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12Vietnam's dragon fruit production reached 1.2 million metric tons in 2022 from 35,000 hectares.

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13Global mango production was 51 million metric tons in 2021, with India contributing 40%.

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14California's almond production hit 2.6 billion pounds in 2022/23, valued at $5.8 billion.

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15Egypt's grape production totaled 1.4 million metric tons in 2022, mostly table grapes.

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16U.S. bell pepper production was 1.5 million metric tons in 2022, with Florida leading fresh market.

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17Indonesia's pineapple production reached 1.9 million metric tons in 2021.

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18Spain's peach and nectarine production was 1.2 million metric tons in 2022.

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19Global onion production stood at 106 million metric tons in 2021, India first with 26 million.

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20Washington's apple production was 6.5 million tons in 2022, 70% of U.S. total.

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21Thailand's durian production hit 1.1 million metric tons in 2022.

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22U.S. broccoli production reached 1.4 million tons in 2022, mostly in California.

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23Iran's pomegranate production was 1.1 million metric tons in 2021.

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24New Zealand's kiwifruit production totaled 570,000 tons in 2022/23.

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25Global cabbage production was 71 million metric tons in 2021, China dominant.

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26Peru's asparagus production reached 240,000 metric tons in 2022, 90% exported fresh.

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27U.S. carrot production was 1.5 million tons in 2022, California 85%.

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28South Africa's citrus production hit 16 million metric tons in 2022/23.

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29Global garlic production totaled 28 million metric tons in 2021, China 73%.

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30Michigan's tart cherry production was 270 million pounds in 2022.

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Production Interpretation

From Brazil's oranges to China's garlic, the global fruit and vegetable trade tells a story of towering agricultural giants, relentless regional specialization, and a precarious dependence on a few key regions whose fortunes can be knocked out by a hurricane, a blight, or a trendy toast.

Sustainability and Trends

1Global sustainable fruit/veg packaging market $12 billion projected 2022.

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230% of global fruit production lost to post-harvest waste in 2021.

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3U.S. organic fruit acreage grew 5% to 850,000 acres in 2022.

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4EU reduced pesticide use 20% on fruits/vegs by 2022 via IPM.

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5Global vertical farming market for produce $10 billion by 2022.

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625% of U.S. vegetable farms adopted precision agriculture by 2022.

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7Water usage in global tomato production averaged 60 liters per kg in 2021.

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8Regenerative agriculture on 15% of fruit orchards in California 2022.

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9Global plant-based meat using fruit/veg analogs $8 billion market 2022.

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10EU carbon footprint of fruits reduced 10% 2015-2022 via efficiency.

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1140% growth in hydroponic vegetable production worldwide 2017-2022.

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12U.S. compost use on farms up 25% for soil health in 2022.

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13Global blockchain traceability adoption 20% in produce supply chains 2022.

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1435% of avocados now from water-efficient drip irrigation globally 2022.

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15Plant breeding for climate-resilient varieties in 50% of seed market 2022.

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16U.S. food waste from fruits/vegs 40% of total MSW, recycling up 10% 2022.

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17Global shift to LED lighting in greenhouses saved 30% energy 2022.

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1828% reduction in plastic packaging for EU produce mandated by 2022.

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19Drought-resistant potato varieties planted on 20% global acreage 2022.

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20U.S. solar-powered irrigation on 15% of vegetable farms 2022.

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21Global mycorrhizal fungi use boosted yields 15% sustainably 2022.

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2250% of new apple varieties bred for scab resistance by 2022.

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23Water recycling in Israeli veg production reached 90% efficiency 2022.

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24Global e-commerce for fresh produce grew 25% to $50 billion 2022.

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2518% increase in cover cropping on U.S. fruit farms for soil health 2022.

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26CO2 emissions from global air freight of produce down 12% via sea shift 2022.

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27Lab-grown fruit cells prototyped, reducing land use 99% in trials 2022.

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Sustainability and Trends Interpretation

We’re using billions to re-box our produce, racing to slash the 30% we waste, while cautiously but steadily farming more, smarter, and cleaner in every corner of the earth—like a high-stakes, globally-coordinated kitchen garden finally trying to clean up its mess and act its age.

Trade

1Global fresh fruit exports reached $110 billion in 2022, up 8% from 2021.

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2U.S. fruit exports totaled $7.2 billion in 2022, with fresh apples leading at $1.1 billion.

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3Netherlands exported €12.5 billion in fruits and vegetables in 2022, 20% of EU total.

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4China's vegetable exports hit 8.5 million metric tons in 2022, valued at $10 billion.

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5Mexico's avocado exports to the U.S. reached 1.3 million tons in 2022, worth $3.2 billion.

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6Spain exported 3.8 million tons of fruits in 2022, mainly citrus to EU markets.

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7U.S. vegetable imports were $20.5 billion in 2022, 40% from Mexico.

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8Global banana trade volume was 22 million metric tons in 2022, Ecuador top exporter.

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9Canada's fruit imports totaled CAD 4.8 billion in 2022, U.S. 60% supplier.

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10Peru's fresh blueberry exports surged to 130,000 tons in 2022, $1.5 billion value.

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11EU vegetable exports reached €8.2 billion in 2022, tomatoes dominant.

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12India's onion exports dropped to 1.2 million tons in 2022 due to export bans.

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13U.S. almond exports hit $4.8 billion in 2022/23, India top market.

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14Chile's cherry exports totaled 85,000 tons in 2022/23, China 90% destination.

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15Global tomato trade was 7.5 million tons fresh equivalent in 2022.

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16Turkey's hazelnut exports reached 300,000 tons in 2022, 70% to EU.

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17U.S. fresh vegetable exports grew to $4.1 billion in 2022, potatoes leading.

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18Morocco's citrus exports hit 1.8 million tons in 2022, EU main buyer.

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19Vietnam's dragon fruit exports reached 1.1 million tons in 2022, China 90%.

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20Global apple trade volume was 8 million tons in 2022.

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21Belgium's vegetable re-exports totaled €6 billion in 2022.

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22South Africa's avocado exports grew 15% to 160,000 tons in 2022.

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23U.S. grape exports reached $1.2 billion in 2022, table grapes to Mexico.

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24Netherlands tomato exports were 850,000 tons in 2022.

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25Global fruit and vegetable trade value exceeded $250 billion in 2022.

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26Poland's apple exports hit 1.1 million tons in 2022, Ukraine affected.

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27Thailand's durian exports to China reached 400,000 tons in 2022.

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28U.S. global market share for fresh fruit exports was 7% in 2022.

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Trade Interpretation

A kaleidoscope of national appetites is revealed in the fact that while the world's fruit and vegetable trade now exceeds a quarter-trillion dollars, its geopolitics can be found in a Dutch tomato, a Mexican avocado bound for the U.S., and a Chilean cherry destined almost exclusively for China.

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Christopher Morgan. 2026. "Fruit And Vegetable Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/fruit-and-vegetable-industry-statistics.

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