Hong Kong: Hong Kong Fresh Fruit Market
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Farmland in Hong Kong is limited. In 2022, local agricultural production (livestock and crops) yielded about $173 million worth of fresh food. Hence, Hong Kong relies on imports of fresh produce to feed its 7.3 million residents. The openness of the Hong Kong food import regime and its well-traveled consumers who demand a wide range of fruit offerings, make this city a great and competitive export destination for fresh fruit. Hong Kong consumers are health conscious and fruits are an integral part of their daily diets. In 2022, U.S. fresh fruit exports to Hong Kong decreased 27 percent to $105 million compared to the previous year. High prices and disruptions in shipping logistics as a result of the pandemic contributed to the drop in 2022. That said, U.S. fresh fruit exports began to recover in 2023, growing 20 percent in the first ten months of 2023. Among all U.S. fruit exports, the top selling items in Hong Kong are oranges, cherries, apples, strawberries, and grapes.
