Prepared apricots imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $6.1 million of prepared apricots in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
Where the United States imports prepared apricots from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Turkey (22%), Greece (17%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 22% |
| Greece | $1.0M | 17% |
| Canada | $655K | 11% |
| Mexico | $599K | 9.8% |
| South Africa | $367K | 6% |
| Armenia | $122K | 2% |
| France | $73K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $67K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $49K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared apricots exports from the United States
Exports of prepared apricots by the United States reached $453 thousand in 2024 (209 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mexico (27%), Canada (20%), New Zealand (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Cayman Isds grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $122K | 27% |
| Canada | $89K | 20% |
| New Zealand | $44K | 9.6% |
| Macao | $30K | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 3.7% |
| Bahamas | $14K | 3.1% |
| Colombia | $14K | 3.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $13K | 2.8% |
| Panama | $12K | 2.7% |
| Cayman Isds | $12K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 2008.50: Fruit: apricots, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared apricots imported by the United States?
The United States imported prepared apricots worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 183 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared apricots to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Greece (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared apricots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.78 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 imports of prepared apricots to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export prepared apricots?
Yes. The United States exported $453 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and New Zealand. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared apricots?
The HS code for prepared apricots is subheading 2008.50. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
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