Oranges exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $524.0 million of oranges in 2024 (316.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $694.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $524.0M | 316.0K t |
| 2023 | $531.7M | 342.7K t |
| 2022 | $520.2M | 311.4K t |
| 2021 | $628.0M | 450.2K t |
| 2020 | $610.8M | 486.8K t |
| 2019 | $575.9M | 474.8K t |
| 2018 | $694.3M | 513.9K t |
| 2017 | $678.1M | 553.3K t |
Where the United States exports oranges to
Most of it went to South Korea (34%), Canada (20%), Japan (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $175.6M | 34% |
| Canada | $107.1M | 20% |
| Japan | $55.1M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $45.6M | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $41.9M | 8% |
| Australia | $21.5M | 4.1% |
| China | $19.4M | 3.7% |
| New Zealand | $6.9M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $6.6M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $6.5M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 84% above the world average of $0.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oranges imports to the United States
The United States imported $235.5 million of oranges in 2024 (237.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. The largest suppliers were Chile (39%), South Africa (21%), Mexico (19%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $90.9M | 39% |
| South Africa | $50.3M | 21% |
| Mexico | $45.3M | 19% |
| Morocco | $27.9M | 12% |
| Australia | $9.9M | 4.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.1M | 2.2% |
| Uruguay | $2.6M | 1.1% |
| Colombia | $2.0M | 0.9% |
| Peru | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Guatemala | $91K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0805.10: Fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of oranges exported by the United States?
The United States exported oranges worth $524.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 316.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 144 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy oranges from the United States?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($175.6 million), followed by Canada (20%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average export price of oranges per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of oranges from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $678.1 million in 2017 to $524.0 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $694.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import oranges?
Yes. The United States imported $235.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Chile, South Africa and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $288.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oranges?
The HS code for oranges is subheading 0805.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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