Stone Fruit: World Markets and Trade

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1 Stone Fruit: World Markets and Trade July 28 Stone Fruit 28/9 Forecast Overview Production of stone fruit (cherries, peaches and nectarines, plums and prunes, and apricots) in marketing year 28/9, among USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) monitored countries, is raised 6-percent to 23.6 million metric tons. Cherry production is up 5-percent to 2.1 million, fresh peach (including nectarines) production is raised 5- percent to 14.3 million, and fresh plum production is up 5-percent to 4.1 million. Fresh apricot production is raised 8-percent to 3.1 million. The largest stone fruit exporters are Spain (634, metric tons), Italy (47,85 tons), Chile (234,2 tons), and the United States (159,75 tons). Global exports of fresh stone fruit totaled over 2.4 million tons in 26, up 4-percent from the previous year. Fresh peach and nectarine exports led the stone fruit category, reaching 1.4 million tons, followed by plums at 484,97 tons, cherries at 299,14 tons, and apricots at 236,28 tons. Increasing Competition Presents Challenges for U.S. Stone Fruit Exports Peaches & Nectarines Cherries Plums Apricots Thousand Metric Tons F Calendar Years Source: Bureau of the Census, DOC

2 Fresh Cherries Forecast Overview Production Turkey, the United States, and China are among the leading cherry producers monitored by FAS. In 28, production is raised 5-percent to 2.1 million tons. Turkey continues to be the leading cherry producer. Marketing year 28/9 production is raised 1-percent to 6, tons, pending favorable weather. China s production is boosted nearly 16-percent to 174, tons, as cherry plantings reached full production. Because of increasing popularity among consumers, China s farmers replaced traditional fruit crops with cherries. Spain s production is raised 1-percent to 8, tons due to producers benefiting from the Orchard Rejuvenation Program to improve hectares (GAIN SP611). Despite adverse weather last season, Chile s 28 crop is raised 6-percent to 56,7 tons as newly planted orchards are coming into production. United States tart cherry crop is down 3-percent from last season to 8,422 tons. Multiple spring freezes and wet weather during pollination hampered fruit set in Michigan, the largest producing state. Sweet cherry production is lowered 23-percent to 235,487 tons, as cool temperatures during bloom inhibited pollination. Additionally, a mid-april frost severely damaged a large portion of Washington s sweet cherry crop. For detailed information on U.S. cherry production, see the latest USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Cherry Production report at: Top Cherry Producers 1.2 T urkey Ira n U.S. Italy Sp ain G erm any Million Metric Tons C a le n d ar Y ea rs Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the U nited Nations A growing middle class and increasing incomes led to greater consumer demand for fruits. is increasing in China s emerging city markets of Wenzhou, and Changsha. FAS/Beijing officials estimate that 2-percent of total cherry consumption is directly from the United States, while the remaining 8-percent enters through grey channels. China s cherry consumption is up 18-percent to 176,23 tons. Japan, which typically consumes around 25,5 tons of cherries annually, is nearly unchanged from the previous year to 26,78 tons. Taiwan s consumption is boosted 1-percent to 11,5 tons. July 28

3 Exports In 27, top exporters in volume terms were Turkey (57, tons) the United States (5,6 tons), and Chile (33, tons). In order to increase exports, roughly one-third of Turkey s producers are registered with the EUREPGAP (European Retailers Protocol for Good Agricultural Practices) program. The EUREPGAP, initiated by five European Union (EU) retailers, sets guidelines for the import of agricultural products and focuses on production processes. EUREPGAP registration is not required to export to the EU, nor is it an official governmental program. However, producers registered under EUREGAP receive training, advice on agricultural chemicals, and laboratory tests for their products. Major exporters are encouraging smaller producer participation; some exporters are funding the cost of certification and auditing. The increasing number of registered producers under the program favors agricultural exports to the European Union. Chile s cherry exports increased 6-percent to 35, tons, as significant areas of newly planted orchards are coming into production. The United States is Chile s main fresh cherry export market. Chile anticipates increased exports to the EU, Japan, and China. Last year, EU s import duty fell to zero for cherries from Chile. Chile s agreement with Japan lowers the current 8.5- percent duty in seven years to zero. The agreement with China calls for a duty reduction in 5 years of the current 1-percent duty. Total U.S. exports in 27 valued at more than $251 million (5,61 tons). To date (January to April), U.S. fresh cherry exports jumped 276-percent to 617 tons. The leading markets for U.S. fresh cherry exports are typically Canada, Japan, and Taiwan. In 27, exports to Canada totaled $12 million (23,48 tons), while exports to Japan were $55 million (9,14 tons), and $27 million (4,8 tons) to Korea. Imports In 27, fresh cherry imports totaled 224,7 tons. The top importers were Russia (51,28 tons), Germany (57,6 tons), and Austria (26,59 tons). Permitted since 25, fresh cherries from China to Taiwan have not affected the market due to logistical and quality control concerns. To date, Taiwan has no recorded imports of fresh cherries from China. In 27, direct shipments of U.S. Northwest cherries to China increased in volume by 116- percent from the previous year to 67 tons, of which 263 tons (up 13-percent) went to Shanghai, and 26 tons to Beijing, which was for the first year for direct shipments. China expects to increase their imports of California cherries, due increased to market access. General Phytosanitary Requirements Due to codling moth concerns, U.S. fresh cherries are subject to methyl bromide fumigation before entering Japan. Japan allows the United States to ship the following fresh cherry varieties with methyl bromide fumigation: Early Garnet, Sweetheart, Chelen, Tulare, Van, Bing, Broox, Lapin, Lambert, Ranier, and Royal Ranier. July 28

4 Taiwan subjects stone fruit imports to inspection based on three basic laws: 1) the Food Safety Management Act, 2) Food Safety Management Regulations, and 3) Maximum Residue Level Standards. Currently, Taiwan bans or subjects to pest-free certification, stone fruit imports from countries with the following pests: Mediterranean fruit fly, Peach fruit fly, Codling moth, Apple maggot, Mexican fruit fly, Plum curculio, Queensland fruit fly, South American fruit fly, and Western Flower Thrips. Taiwan s Department of Health (DOH) is working to expand its list of maximum residue levels (MRLs) for chemical compounds commonly used. The DOH review process is expected to run several years. Fresh Peaches and Nectarines Production The top producers of peaches and nectarines are typically China, Italy, and the United States. Fresh peach and nectarine production for FAS monitored countries is raised 5-percent to 14.3 million tons. China, the leading producer of peaches and nectarines, is up 8-percent, to 8.6 million tons, assuming normal weather conditions. Peach acreage continues to decline, as the demand stagnates and prices lower. The planted area is decreased 1-percent to 65, hectares. Since the second half of 27, production costs continued to rise and compound fertilizer prices increased by 3 to 7-percent from the previous year. Spain s production is up 4-percent to 1.2 million tons due to producers benefiting from the Orchard Rejuvenation Program aimed at improving the current hectare production. Turkey s production is up slightly from the 27 frost-affected crop to 545, tons. Japan s area harvested and production estimates are 1,1 hectares and 152,5 tons, lowered 1 hectares and 1-percent from the previous season. Australia s peach and nectarine production is unchanged at 11, tons, following a long-running drought. Selected U.S. peach production for California, Georgia, and South Carolina is up 16- percent to 481, tons. The California Freestone crop experienced an adequate number of chilling hours. Weather during the bloom period was accommodating, although cooler spring temperatures slightly slowed maturity. The crop quality reported as excellent, with good sizes. South Carolina s crop recovered from last year s frost-damaged crop. Georgia s peach crops escaped freeze damage. July 28

5 Turkey consumes approximately 8- percent of its peach production for fresh consumption and the remainder processed for juice, jam, and dried products. Domestic consumption is lowered 1-percent to 45, tons, due to high nectarine prices. Taiwan s peach and nectarine consumption is raised 6-perent to 7,3 tons. Peach and nectarine sales are mainly concentrated in hyper and supermarkets, as they provide better handling techniques. China s consumption is raised 7-percent to 8.6 million tons as domestic production increases. Million Metric Tons Moderate Growth for Fresh Peach & Nectarine China All Others USA Turkey Spain Japan 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 F Marketing Years Source: FAS Agricultural Attaché reports and the U.S. National Agricultural Statistics Service Marketing year i s January-December. Exports Global fresh peach and nectarine exports totaled more 1.4 million tons in 26. The top world suppliers were Spain (545, tons), and Italy (368, tons), and Chile (98, tons). Turkey s growers generally sell their products to established exporting firms that have packing and transportation facilities. Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Romania are Turkey s top three export markets. Chile, Taiwan s second largest supplier after the United States, remains competitive due to its lower production costs and increasing supply. Total U.S. exports in 27 valued at $132 million (11,34 tons). The direct competitors for U.S. peaches to Taiwan are mainly locally produced peaches. In 27, the leading export markets for U.S. peaches and nectarines were Canada, Taiwan, and Mexico, and exports totaled $7 million (51,48 tons), $33 million (28,322 tons), and $15 million (14,99 tons), respectively. To date (January through April 28), U.S. fresh peach and nectarine exports jumped 36-percent to 976 tons. Imports In 26, the top global importers were Germany (296,51 tons), Russia (132,32 tons), and France (139,91 tons). To date (January through April 28), U.S. peach and nectarine imports from Chile increased 5-percent to 56,28 tons. General Phytosanitary Requirements Japan does not allow U.S. fresh peach imports due to phytosanitary concerns. All U.S. nectarines are subject to methyl bromide fumigation before entering Japan due to codling moth. The following U.S. varieties with methyl bromide fumigation are allowed: Summer Grand, Spring Red, Firebrite, Fantasia, May Grand, Mayglo, May Diamond, Mayfire, Red Diamond, and Royal Giant. China does not offer market access to U.S. fresh peach or nectarine imports. July 28

6 Fresh Plums and Prunes Production The leading producers of fresh plums and prunes are China and the United States. Production for the selected producers is raised 5-percent from the previous year to 4.1 million tons. China s production is boosted 1-percent to over 2.2 million tons, as earlier plantings are bearing fruit and coming to full production. Taiwan s plum production is lowered 1-percent to 23,344 tons, due to typhoon and cold weather damage. The United States is raised 8-percent to 381,12 tons. Based on industry indicators, California s production will reach 153,3 tons due to optimal winter and spring growing conditions. The production estimate for plums and prunes for Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington, will be available in the January edition of the USDA-NASS Non-citrus Fruits and Nuts report. Plum consumption for FAS monitored countries is raised 5-percent to 4.5 million tons. China, the largest consumer, is raised 5-percent to 1.2 million tons. U.S. consumption is up 8-percent to 375,72 tons. Turkey s plum and prune consumption is lowered 6-percent to 218, tons, which traditionally only exports 2-percent of its production. Exports Global exports of fresh plums and prunes reached 48,2 tons in 26, down 3-percent from 25. The top exporters in volume terms were Chile (15,55 tons) and Spain (81,49 tons). Valued at $53 million (41,96 tons) in 27, U.S. plum and prune exports to Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mexico totaled $27 million, $8 million, $5 million, and $4 million, respectively. To date (January through April 28), U.S. fresh plum exports jumped 2-percent to 8 tons. Imports Global imports of fresh plums and prunes totaled more than $351 million (33,72 tons) in 26. The leading importers were the United Kingdom (66,23 tons) and Russia (59,5 tons). Taiwan s tropical fruit product substitution is proved a threat to stone fruit summertime store shelves dominance. The growth of peach and nectarine imports caused a continuous drop in plum imports in recent years. Fresh Apricots Production Fresh apricot production for the selected producers jumped 8-percent to 3.1 million tons. China s production is raised 14-percent to 1.7 million tons, due to increase in the planted area. Acreage is up 1-percent to 43, hectares. The quick expansion is attributed to government encouragement, including free or subsidized seedlings in poor areas of north China, where water is lacking and apricots survive. July 28

7 Selected U.S. production, which includes California, is boosted 7-percent to 78,93 tons. Optimal weather created record yields speculation. Cool weather in May promoted good sized and quality crops. Apricot consumption is raised 2-percent to 1.6 million tons, and total production is up 8-percent, as diets diversify and incomes rise in emerging markets. Exports In 27, global fresh apricot exports totaled 236,28 tons. The top suppliers were France (67,75 tons) and Spain (5,657 tons). In 27, U.S. fresh apricot exports totaled $12 million (7,56 tons). Canada ($8 million, 4,575 tons) and Mexico ($3 million, 2,348 tons) were the predominant destinations. Combined, the two countries typically purchase around 95-percent of U.S. fresh apricot exports. To date (January to April), U.S. fresh apricot exports increased 18-percent to 14 tons. Imports Global fresh apricot imports totaled more than $13 million in 26. The top importers were Russia (58,41 tons) and Italy (29,23 tons). To date (January through April), U.S. fresh apricot imports dropped slightly to 863 tons, as imports from New Zealand and the Netherlands plunged. State of Emergency for Central Valley Region On June12, 28, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency in the Central Valley counties due to severe water shortages. The proclamation included the following counties: Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern. The Central Valley is major stone fruit producing region. On June 4, 28, following two consecutive years of below-average rainfall, low snowmelt runoff, and the largest courtordered water transfer restrictions in state history, Governor Schwarzenegger proclaimed a statewide drought and issued an Executive Order to deal with the crisis. The drought declaration is the first for California since July 28

8 CALIFORNIA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONERS DATA, 26 County Harvested Acreage Yield Per Acre Production Price Per Unit Total Value APRICOTS, Dollars ALL (Tons) (Tons) Fresno 1, , ,724, Kern ,18 1, ,254, Kings , , Merced 1, , ,544, San , ,985, CHERRIES, SWEET NECTARINES PEACHES, FREESTONE Joaquin Stanislaus 5, , ,75, Tulare , ,41, Fresno 2, ,65 6, ,942, Kern 2, ,71 7, ,984, Sacramento ,17.8 1,59, San 16, ,1 4, ,375, Joaquin Stanislaus 1, ,3 3, ,397, Tulare 1, ,82 8, ,724, Fresno 19, , ,872, Kern , ,571, Kings 2, , ,582, Madera , ,214, Stanislaus , , Tulare 13, , ,655, Fresno 18, , 1, ,965, Kings 3, , ,264, Madera , ,261, Merced 1, , ,672, San 1, , ,357, Joaquin Stanislaus 1, , ,795, Tulare 12, , ,381, PLUMS Fresno 17, , 1, ,815, Kern 1, , ,64, Kings 2, , ,933, Madera , ,78, Tulare 14, , ,772, USDA, NASS, California Field Office County Agricultural Commissioners Data, 26 July 28

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10 Cherries, Fresh (Sweet and Sour): Production, Supply, and Distribution in Selected Countries (Metric Tons) Country Mktg Year Production Imports Total Supply Fresh Dom. Australia 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Austria 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Canada 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Chile 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 China, Peoples Republic of 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 France 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Germany 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Italy 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Greece 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Japan 24/5 7, 9, 1, 9,5 1, 27,25 25,9 27,24 27,4 27,5 7,95 6,92 8,88 9, 8, 34, 4, 47,5 54,5 57,7 64, 89,6 12, 15, 174, 61,75 66,11 64,74 6, 64, 39,76 27,911 31,637 33,5 33, 95,17 11,3 11,91 12, 121, 46,71 44,14 44,14 6, 61, 19,1 1,5 1,67 1,859 2, 28,91 23,26 26,59 25,8 26, 12,31 13,75 19,81 25,5 26, ,3 6,54 5,64 7,54 8,86 7,5 55,52 48,673 57,61 41,92 42, 11,589 7,369 1,441 7,766 7, ,363 Exports, Fresh 7, 7, 1,5 9, 1,5 11,67 1,12 1,55 11,359 1,124 1,235 12, 1,55 1,45 56,16 4,89 15,27 49,16 39,19 9,97 53,83 4,42 13,41 53,2 33,2 2, 53,5 33,5 2, 2,26 17,8 3,18 2,67 18,21 2,46 28,69 25,9 3,6 34,5 29,74 4,76 34, 31, 3, 34, 1, 17,915 4, 11, 22,463 47,53 11,618 26,885 54,56 12,6 33, 57,71 12,51 35, 64,72 64, ,886 89, , , , , ,3 176, ,29 6,11 8,18 71,75 63,24 8,51 72,28 62,66 9,62 68,86 64,78 4,8 71,5 63,5 8, 94,128 85,84 9,44 76,584 71,687 4,897 89,238 82,337 6,91 75,42 67,365 8,55 75, 67, 8, 16,759 13,539 3,22 18,669 97,939 1,73 121, ,21 7,33 127, ,496 8,27 128,7 12,4 8,3 46,86 41,6 5,8 44,3 32,45 11,85 45,3 39,38 5,65 6,23 53,72 6,51 61,2 54,5 6,7 31,463 28,663 July 28

11 Country Mktg Year Production Imports Total Supply Fresh Dom. 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Netherlands 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Poland 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Serbia 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Spain 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Taiwan 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Turkey 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 United States 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Total Selected Countries 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 2,8 16,6 19,4 19, , 177, 233, 127,2 233, 32,32 21,51 23,3 33, 33, 92,5 92,5 93,9 72,6 8, 383, 42, 432, 54, 6, 353,8 35,17 386,51 47,88 315,9 1,788,42 1,88,53 1,922,599 1,984,48 2,98,85 6,947 9,367 1, 1, 14,11 14,36 15,47 11,94 11, 56 1, ,629 2,592 1,81 2, 9,881 1,588 11,974 1,437 11, ,4 9,45 12,92 15,47 15,4 191,12 179, , ,7 227,44 Exports, Fresh 27,747 24,697 25,967 23,497 29,4 26,53 29,7 26,78 14,31 9,19 5,12 14,66 1,16 4,5 15,82 1,6 5,76 12,44 5,9 6,54 11,55 5, 6,55 25,56 9,5 19, , 5, 1,5 233,5 9,1 21,1 127,4 4, 7, 233,5 9,1 21,1 32,45 32,45 21,88 17,86 4,2 23,45 2,3 3,15 33,13 23,13 1, 33,13 23,13 1, 93,18 55, 16, 94,129 56, 17,146 96,492 54, 26,286 74,41 5, 9,529 82, 55, 1, 9,881 9,881 1,588 1,588 11,974 11,974 1,437 1,437 11,5 11,5 383,15 343,15 4, 42,17 279,217 35,8 432,1 268,31 53,7 54, 333, 57, 6, 39, 6, 36,2 39,92 42,86 359,62 61,7 47,92 399,43 43,531 42,24 423,35 57,75 5,6 331,3 53,3 34,75 1,979,414 1,262, ,318 1,987,972 1,247, ,421 2,15,993 1,267, ,241 2,29,18 1,372, ,646 2,326,29 1,464, ,925 Source: USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service Attache reports, USDA/National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Commerce/U.S. Census Bureau, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and Global Trade Atlas July 28

12 Peaches and Nectarines, Fresh: Production, Supply, and Distribution in Selected Countries (Thousand Metric Tons) Country Mktg Year Production Imports Total Supply Fresh Dom. Australia 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Belgium (without Luxembourg) 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Canada 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Chile 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 China, Peoples Republic of 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 France 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Germany 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Greece 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Italy 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Japan 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Netherlands 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Poland ,515 8,215 7,98 8, ,575 1,695 1,7 1, Exports, Fresh ,515 6, ,215 7,6 2 7,98 6, ,6 7, ,636 1, ,775 1, ,755 1, ,76 1, July 28

13 Country Mktg Year Production Imports Total Supply Fresh Dom. 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Portugal 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Russian Federation 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Spain 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Taiwan 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Turkey 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 United Kingdom 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 United States 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Total Selected Countries 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/ ,198 1,256 1,159 1, ,276 14,156 13,594 14, ,59 1,19 1,25 1,26 Exports, Fresh , , , , ,335 11,339 1,344 15,176 11,96 1,375 14,619 11,482 1,32 15,333 12,79 1,31 Source: USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service Attache reports, Department of Commerce/U.S. Census Bureau, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Global Trade Atlas, and USDA/National Agricultural Statistics Service for U.S. production includes California, Georgia, and South Carolina July 28

14 Plums and Prunes, Fresh: Production, Supply, and Distribution in Selected Countries (Metric Tons) Country Mktg Year Production Imports Total Supply Fresh Dom. Argentina 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Australia 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Canada 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Chile 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 China, Peoples Republic of 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 France 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Germany 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Italy 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Netherlands 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Poland 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Russian Federation 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 South Africa, Republic of 132,22 132,2 119, 12,34 34, 32, 32, 32, 2,82 3,67 3,6 3,67 115,5 14,5 135,5 135,5 1,688,8 1,88, 2,6, 2,27,5 29,76 23,39 24, 247,2 4,11 51,52 51,5 54, 185,4 18,49 19, 184,3 3, 2,5 3,3 2,87 91,4 93,6 53,4 53,4 311,76 98, 98, 97, ,85 23,3 26,12 23,3 8,551 2,493 1,824 8, 21,64 2,67 23,9 17,46 6,67 5,91 39,54 37, 17,1 17,9 14,64 15,8 45,3 35,53 56,5 63,333 2, 1,62 7, 7, 33,86 59,5 59,55 59,5 Exports, Fresh 132,37 114,11 18,26 132,24 11,54 22,15 119,19 1,57 18,62 12,56 86,55 16,1 34, 22,65 6,35 32, 2,6 6,4 32, 22,53 4,47 32, 22,5 4,5 3,67 3, ,97 26, ,18 29, ,97 26, ,5 3, 8,156 14,5 31,8 15,55 135,5 32, 99,5 135,5 32, 99,5 1,697,351 1,64, 7,451 1,81,493 1,41, 6,195 2,16,824 1,131,942 7,382 2,215,5 1,188,6 8,1 231,4 25,8 26,32 251,6 224,54 26,52 263,9 245,9 18, 264,66 24,6 24,6 1,78 9,43 1,35 12,43 92,95 9,48 91,4 83,5 7,54 91, 82, 9, 22,5 164,39 38,11 198,39 176,77 21,62 24,64 165,93 38,71 199,38 161,83 37,55 48,3 23,25 24,78 38,3 19,26 18,77 59,35 23,85 35,5 66,23 35,13 31,19 93,4 4,31 9,9 95,22 4,6 16,16 6,4 71 9,69 6,4 71 9,69 345,62 345,62 157,5 157,5 157,55 157,55 157, 157, July 28

15 Country Mktg Year Production Imports Total Supply Fresh Dom. 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Spain 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Taiwan 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Turkey 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 United Kingdom 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 United States 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Uzbekistan, Republic of 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Total Selected Countries 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 53,68 38,956 62,3 66,115 19,8 16,3 191,1 2, 62,25 74,298 63,664 59,281 22, 214,5 235,4 22, 15, 15, 14,55 14, 431,82 684,92 352, ,12 43,5 56,73 56,73 56,7 3,831,748 4,17,574 3,98,399 4,117, ,653 9,976 8,25 2, 18,85 14,21 8,976 1, ,94 66,23 72,39 74, 39,7 3,98 35,63 36,6 356, , ,69 354,2 Exports, Fresh 53,96 17,31 36,65 39,296 13,672 25,624 62,844 19,173 43,671 66,632 2,777 45,855 2,453 76,5 96,479 17,276 72, 81, ,35 8, 82,221 22, 8, 88, 8,335 51, ,58 37,877 72,64 32,223 69,281 31,1 22,9 215,13 4, ,51 212,99 1,52 235,45 232,96 2,445 22,1 218,1 2, 86,94 84,35 2,59 81,23 79,48 1,75 86,94 86, , 87, ,52 419,74 51,78 715,9 666,6 49,3 388, ,565 41,96 417,72 375,72 42, 43,5 34,93 8,57 56,73 4,57 16,16 56,73 4,33 16,4 56,7 4,3 16,4 4,188,284 2,993, ,935 4,351,247 3,28,663 48,225 4,272,8 2,831,3 426,959 4,471,516 2,886,22 435,225 Source: USDA/Foriegn Agricultural Service Attache reports, USDA/National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Commerce/U.S. Census Bureau, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and Global Trade Atlas July 28

16 Apricots, Fresh: Production, Supply, and Distribution in Selected Countries (Metric Tons) Country Mktg Year Production Imports Total Supply Fresh Dom. Austria 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Chile 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 China, Peoples Republic of 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 France 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Germany 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Greece 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Italy 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Poland 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Russian Federation 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 South Africa, Republic of 24/5 15,75 13,9 25,2 23,5 24, 27, 26, 27,3 26,5 26,6 1,42,5 1,237,8 1,382,4 1,515, 1,725, 166, ,95 179,568 17, 17, ,538 73,347 73,347 74,4 74,4 213, , ,994 22, 218, 4,9 3,5 2,4 1,1 2,4 8, 72, 38, 37, 37, 97,774 13,365 14,763 11,88 7,543 7,54 7,65 1,47 11,54 8,92 8,91 43,73 54,98 56,34 35,41 35, ,1 2,72 29,23 19,79 19,7 1,699 4,4 4, 4, 4, 22,83 33,8 58,41 34,98 35, 4 Exports, Fresh 29,115 26,645 2,47 27,853 26,263 1,59 37,8 35,358 1,65 31,43 29,443 1,6 31,54 29,54 2, 27, 9,8 2,495 26, 9,248 2,647 27,3 9,8 2,699 26,5 9,7 2,7 26,6 9,7 2,7 1,42,5 531, ,237,8 616,388 1,412 1,382,4 635, 3,249 1,515, 651, 3,78 1,725, 683,5 3,5 173, ,996 51,79 187,42 128,85 58,57 191,18 123,358 67,75 178,92 138,92 4, 179,41 139,41 4, 44,22 41,2 3,2 55,2 49,86 5,34 56,56 52,45 4,11 35,96 32,96 3, 36, 32,98 3,2 89,78 77,198 12,51 73,57 48,687 24,82 73,637 58,237 15,4 74,63 58,45 16,18 74,63 58,53 16,1 235, ,495 13,3 253,62 237,732 15,87 251, ,814 11,41 239,79 228,18 11,61 237,7 225,7 12, 6,599 1, 1,136 7, ,4 1,3 1, 5,1 1,5 1, 6,4 1,3 1, 12,83 12, ,8 15,7 1 96,41 96,41 71,98 71,98 72, 72, 97,814 94,84 3,73 July 28

17 Country Mktg Year Production Imports Total Supply Fresh Dom. 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Spain 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Turkey 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 United States 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 Total Selected Countries 24/5 25/6 26/7 27/8 28/9 43,741 83,639 1, 1, 136,6 136,6 141,4 86,7 9, 35, 86, 46, 538, 54, 85,27 68,49 35,38 73,5 78,93 2,39,383 2,944,62 2,67,848 2,866,25 3,87, , , 7 1,74 1,9 2,5 1,82 1,7 114, , , ,5 113,68 Exports, Fresh 43,741 4,331 3,41 83,79 8,79 3, 1,9 49,29 5,8 1,1 49,4 5,7 137,41 43, 39, 137,346 44, 4, ,51 43, 5,657 86,967 4, 23,221 91, 41, 21, 35, 342,69 7,931 86,7 85,163 9,844 46, 246,5 13,95 538, 33,1 14,9 54, 33, 17, 87,1 15,71 6,7 7,39 11,1 5,66 37,88 6,25 3,78 75,32 15,1 7,5 8,63 12,63 8, 2,423,517 1,629, ,791 3,85,846 2,168,592 17,366 2,846,137 1,627, ,655 2,979,3 1,629, ,139 3,21,1 1,658,69 177,2 Source: USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service Attache reports, Department of Commerce/U.S. Census Bureau, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Global Trade Atlas, and USDA/National Agricultural Statistics Service for California production July 28