The value of U.S. imports of fresh produce increased at a double-digit pace in 2022, with volume growing at a moderate pace.
The USDA reported fresh and frozen fruit imports in 2022 totaled $19.3 billion, up 10% from 2021. By volume, U.S. imports of fresh and frozen fruits totaled 14.1 million metric tons, up 3% from 2021.
U.S. fresh vegetable imports in 2022 totaled $11.8 billion, up 10% from 2021. U.S. imports of fresh vegetables, by volume, totaled 9.4 million metric tons, up 5% from 2021, the USDA said.