Orange Market Overview in Northern America

The North American orange market declined slightly to $ in 2019, which is down by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $ in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orange production dropped modestly to $ in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $ in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

The U.S. ( tonnes) remains the largest orange producing country in Northern America, comprising approx. % of total volume.

In the U.S., orange production decreased by an average annual rate of -% over the period from 2007-2019.

The average orange yield dropped slightly to tonnes per ha in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of % year-to-year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of tonnes per ha. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the orange yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. ha of oranges were harvested in Northern America; with a decrease of -% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to orange production reached the peak figure at ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2019, the amount of oranges consumed in Northern America contracted to tonnes, with a decrease of -% against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the consumption volume increased by % year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the consumption remained at a lower figure.

The revenue of the orange market in Northern America declined modestly to $ in 2019, with a decrease of -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $ in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

The U.S. ( tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of orange consumption, accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, orange consumption in the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada ( tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume in the U.S. amounted to -%.

In value terms, the U.S. ($) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($).

In the U.S., the orange market remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2019.

In the U.S., orange per capita consumption declined by an average annual rate of -% over the period from 2007-2019.

Depressed by shrinking demand for orange in Northern America, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from 2019 to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tonnes by the end of .