Market Trends of North America Orange Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the North America Orange Market according to our research experts:
Continuous Increase in Production of Oranges in Mexico
Mexico is one of the leading producers of oranges in North America. Mexico's orange production has increased significantly over the decade. Production in Mexico in 2000 was just 4,051.6 as compared to 4,648.6 thousand metric ton in 2020. Mexico has also been fulfilling the orange demand of the United States via increased exports, mainly after the decrease in the local production of the United States, which fell from 4.8 million metric ton in 2019 to 4.7 million metric ton in 2020 (FAO). This increase in production was brought about by the adoption of new technologies, effective use of agro-chemicals, and favorable policies. In 2018, Mexico exported 835,786 metric ton to countries across the world (ITC Trade Map). Major importers of Mexican oranges are the United States and the Netherlands, followed by the United Kingdom, France, and Japan. The local and regional demand is thus expected to drive the production of oranges in Mexico in the forecast period.
The United States Dominates Export
The United States is the highest exporter of oranges among all the North American countries. It is also the largest processed orange-consuming country in the world. Consumers in most countries buy oranges in fresh form and produce orange juice at home. The country is one of the major producers of oranges in the world. However, recently, the US orange production witnessed a decline in the four major-producing States, Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona. The decline was caused mainly due to climatic hazards and the outbreak of diseases. The United States produced 4.7 million metric ton of oranges in 2020 (FAO) and exported about 694,404 thousand metric ton of oranges in 2021 (ITC Trade Map). Major importers of United States oranges were countries such as Canada, South Korea, Japan, China, Mexico, and Australia. Export ties with these nations combined with increased local and global demand are expected to drive the market during the forecast period.
