The U.S. orange juice import forecast suggests a steady year-on-year increase from 2024 through 2028, beginning at 360.77 thousand metric tons in 2024 and reaching 389.87 thousand metric tons by 2028. Compared to 2023, where imports were approximately 352 thousand metric tons, the projected growth shows a consistent upward trend. The average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the 2024-2028 period is estimated to be around 1.6%, indicating stable demand growth over these years.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts from global climate changes affecting orange production in leading export countries.
- Shifts in U.S. consumer preferences toward alternative citrus products.
- Trade policy shifts that could affect import costs or volumes.
