FAO - Major Tropical Fruits, Market Review 2022

The Major Tropical Fruits Market Review 2022 is a comprehensive report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) that provides an overview of the global trade in major tropical fruits. The report covers six major tropical fruits, including mango, mangosteen, guava, pineapple, avocado, and papaya. It discusses the latest developments, trends, and challenges in the industry, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, production shortages, and high costs for airfreight. According to the report, world exports of major tropical fruits fell by approximately 2.8 percent in 2022, marking the first decline in over a decade. Production shortages from the major production zones, including a steep drop in global supplies of avocado, were the main reason hampering a sustained expansion in trade in 2022. High costs for airfreight were also reported as impeding higher growth prospects for papaya exports. The report also highlights the impact of the war in Ukraine on glo