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the maRket foR impoRted fResh fRuits and vegetables in the united states
Figure 2.3b U.S. per Capita Consumption of Selected Fresh Fruits
6
5
4
Lbs/capita/year 3
2
1
0
1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004
Mangoes Papayas Limes Lemons Pineapples Strawberries Blueberries
Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/foodconsumption/FoodAvailSpreadsheets.htm
Figure 2.4 Imports’ Share of U.S. Consumption Fresh Citrus Fruits 1980-2004
30%
25%
20%
Share (%) 15%
10%
5%
0%
1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004
Grapefruit Lemons Oranges Tangerines
Source:Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/foodconsumption/FoodAvailSpreadsheets.htm
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