Import Data of Bitter Melons in the U.S. in 2024
In the year 2024, a total of 241,158,309.38 kg or approximately 241,160 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of Bitter melons were imported into the United States. Let's delve deeper into the origins and the key players involved in this trade.
1. Quantity Imported by Country
The following table provides a summary of the top countries that exported Bitter melons to the U.S., along with their primary loading ports:
| Country | Loading Port | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | Puerto Barrios | 2,133 |
| Puerto Quetzal | 1,311 | |
| Santo Tomas | 390 | |
| Dominican Republic | Santo Tomas | 3,601 |
| Rio Haina | 71 | |
| Duran | 43 | |
| Honduras | Puerto Cortes | 1,929 |
| Panama | Rio Haina | 254 |
| Puerto Manzanilllo | 42 | |
| Cristobal | 9 | |
| Paraguay | Puerto Quetzal | 162 |
| Santo Tomas | 59 | |
| Puerto Barrios | 39 |
2. Top Exporters
The following list showcases the top exporters of Bitter melons to the U.S.:
- HIGH Q INTERNATIONAL S A (4,173 Shipments)
- AgroBassy Y Compania Limitada (1,453 Shipments)
- Melon Export S A (1,284 Shipments)
- Sur Agriculta de Honduras (644 Shipments)
- Ayco San Jorge y Compania Limitada (481 Shipments)
3. Top Importers
The following list highlights the top importers of Bitter melons in the U.S.:
- Sol Group (6,313 Shipments)
- Ayco Farms Inc (2,376 Shipments)
- Vision Produce Company (298 Shipments)
- Goya Foods Inc (159 Shipments)
- Classic Fruit Company Inc (154 Shipments)