Grapes, strawberries and apples continued to dominate the U.S. noncitrus fruit industry in 2024, accounting for 69% of total utilized production value and 77% of total production volume, according to USDA data highlighted in the report. Overall, U.S. noncitrus fruit production value rose 5% year over year to $18.9 billion despite total utilized production declining 3%. See the breakdown in value for the top three below.

  • Grapes: $6.2 billion
  • Strawberries: $4 billion
  • Apples: $2.9 billion

The report also underscored the continued dominance of West Coast production, with California leading in grapes and strawberries while Washington remained the top apple-producing state. USDA data showed bearing acreage increased slightly in 2024, even as overall noncitrus production volumes trended lower compared to prior years. For fruit growers, the numbers reflect continued concentration around a small group of high-value crops that continue to drive much of the sector’s economic performance.

Read the full article to see how USDA data reflects changing fruit market dynamics.