Overview
- The United States is among the top producers and consumers of fruit and tree nuts in the world.
- Each year, fruit and tree nut production generates about 13 percent of U.S. farm cash receipts for all agricultural crops.
- Over two-tenths of U.S. fruit and tree nut production is destined for the export market, while imports make up over one-third of domestic fruit and tree nut consumption.
- The typical American consumes around 270 pounds of fruit and tree nuts (fresh and processed, fresh-weight basis) each year.
- Oranges, grapes, apples, and bananas are the most popular fruit while almonds, walnuts, and pecans are the most preferred tree nuts.
ERS provides economic analyses and data on changing conditions in the U.S. fruit and tree nuts sector. Topics include production, consumption, shipments, trade, prices received, and more.
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