Strawberry Imports to the United States in 2023
Welcome to our blog where we delve into the fascinating world of international trade. Today, let's explore the import data of a beloved fruit – Strawberries – to the United States in 2023.
1. Quantity Imported
In 2023, a total of approximately 289.6 million kilograms (289,636,770.946 kg) of Strawberries were imported into the United States. This massive quantity was transported in various packages and containers, as detailed below:
- CTN: 13,074,939 units
- PKG: 6,394,874 units
- CAS: 20,301,641 units
- PCS: 3,316,803 units
- BOX: 3,102,647 units
- DRM: 59,668 units
- BAG: 5,294 units (across 57 shipments)
- TRY: 12,695 units (across 40 shipments)
- PAL: 6,230 units (across 31 shipments)
- PCL: 68,576 units (across 14 shipments)
2. Top Exporting Countries
The following countries were the top exporters of Strawberries to the United States in 2023:
| Country | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| China (CN) | 1,925 |
| Guatemala (GT) | 1,577 |
| Thailand (TH) | 754 |
| Taiwan (TW) | 715 |
| Egypt (EG) | 556 |
3. Top Exporting Ports
Here are the top loading ports in each of the above countries:
| Country | Port | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| China (CN) | Qingdao (57047) | 732 |
| China (CN) | Yantian (57078) | 392 |
| China (CN) | Shanghai (57035) | 208 |
| Guatemala (GT) | Puerto Barrios (20513) | 855 |
| Guatemala (GT) | Santo Tomas (20505) | 644 |
| Thailand (TH) | Laem Chabang (54930) | 474 |
| Thailand (TH) | Singapore (55976) | 114 |
| Taiwan (TW) | Kaohsiung (58309) | 416 |
| Taiwan (TW) | Taipei (58304) | 184 |
| Egypt (EG) | Mina Dumyat (72912) | 247 |
| Egypt (EG) | Gioia Tauro (47536) | 115 |
| Egypt (EG) | Algeciras (47031) | 96 |
4. Notable Imports from Other Countries
While not ranking among the top five, it's worth noting that Mexico and Peru were also significant contributors to U.S. Strawberry imports in 2023.
Stay tuned for more exciting insights into global trade!