5 MILLION TONS
of perishable fruit enters the United States per month on average.
America eats a lot of fruit...
So who's moving the goods?
3,000-5,000 companies account for 95% of US fruit imports.
One of the leading fruit importers in the US is Dole Food Company, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dole is a well-known brand that is known for its fruits and vegetables. The company imports a variety of fruits, including bananas, pineapples, and grapes from countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, and Colombia.
Another major player in the fruit importing industry is Chiquita Brands International. This company is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and imports bananas, pineapples, and other tropical fruits from Central and South America. Chiquita has a global network of suppliers and is committed to sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is a prominent fruit importer in the US. The company is based in Coral Gables, Florida, and is known for its high-quality fruits and vegetables. Del Monte imports a wide variety of fruits from countries such as Chile, Peru, and Costa Rica. Some of its most popular imports include blueberries, avocados, and oranges.
In addition to these large companies, there are also many smaller fruit importers in the US that play an important role in the industry. These companies may specialize in specific types of fruits or focus on sourcing from certain countries.
For example, Gardikas Produce Co., which is based in Santa Fe Springs, California, specializes in the importation of citrus fruits from South America to California.
In 2022, Gardikas Produce Co. imported ~97 containers containing ~1,242,764 kg of non-durable goods.
The company imports mainly Mandarins, Oranges, and Lemons, from countries such as Mexico and Panama.
Gardikas Produce Co. imports are notably seasonal, with all shipments arriving between June and December.
Overall, the US fruit import market is diverse and competitive, with many companies playing important roles in the industry. Whether it is large corporations or smaller, specialized importers, these companies are committed to providing high-quality fruits from around the world to American consumers.
| Freight Volume (2022) | Top Ports | Top Countries | Products |
 | 37,000 shipments 3.8 billion KG 268,000 containers | PHILADELPHIA ,PA PORT HUENEME, CA PORT MANATEE, FL GALVESTON, TX PORT EVERGLADES, FL | GUATEMALA COSTA RICA ECUADOR PANAMA TURKEY | BANANAS ASPARAGUS APPLES HONEY DEW PINEAPPLE |
 | 24,000 shipments 3.1 billion KG 318,000 containers | WILMINGTON, DE PORT HUENEME, CA GULFPORT, MS PORT EVERGLADES, FL FREEPORT, TX | GUATEMALA MEXICO COSTA RICA ECUADOR PANAMA | BANANAS PLANTAINS PINEAPPLES |
 | 6,500 shipments 177 million KG 17,000 containers | PORT HUENEME, CA MIAMI, FL PORT EVERGLADES, FL PHILADELPHIA, PA HOUSTON, TX | GUATEMALA | WATERMELON CANTALOUPE HONEY DEW MELON |
 | 11,800 shipments 669 million KG 77,000 containers | SAN DIEGO, CA TAMPA, FL WILMINGTON, DE GULF PORT, MS | ECUADOR HONDURAS COSTA RICA COLOMBIA PANAMA | GRAPES BANANAS MANDARINS ORANGES PINEAPPLES |
 | 5,400 shipments 129 million KG 9,000 containers | PHILADELPHIA, PA CHESTER, PA NEWARK, NJ PORT HUENEME, CA WILMINGTON, DE | PANAMA CHILE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BRAZIL ARGENTINA | ORANGES MANDARINS GRAPES |
 | 6,800 shipments 118 million KG 9,000 containers | PORT EVERGLADES, FL MIAMI, FL PHILADELPHIA, PA HOUSTON, TX CHESTER, PA | GUATEMALA HONDURAS COSTA RICA PANAMA | ORANGES MANDARINS GRAPES |
 | 3,600 shipments 71 million KG 6,000 containers | PHILADELPHIA, PA CHESTER, PA NEWARK, NJ WILMINGTON, DE PORT HUENEME, CA | PANAMA BRAZIL DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CHILE PERU | CLEMENTINES GRAPES ORANGES MANDARINS |
 | 3,800 shipments 96 million KG 7,000 containers | PHILADELPHIA, PA CHESTER, PA NEWARK, NJ PORT HUENEME, CA LOS ANGELES, CA | PANAMA CHILE BRAZIL DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AUSTRALIA | GRAPES BLUEBERRIES POMEGRANATE MANDARINS LEMONS NECTARINES |
 | 3,550 shipments 68 million KG 6,000 containers | PHILADELPHIA, PA MIAMI, FL CHESTER, PA PORT EVERGLADES, FL HOUSTON, TX | PANAMA GUATEMALA CHILE BRAZIL DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | WATERMELONS GRAPES MANDARINS NECTARINES |
 | 1,000 shipments 17 million KG 1,700 containers | PHILADELPHIA, PA CHESTER, PA NEWARK, NJ PORT HUENEME, CA | PANAMA PERU DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SOUTH AFRICA COLOMBIA | GRAPES |
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