In 2024, Florida agricultural and related products exports totaled $6,812,233,196, a 3.0% increase over 2023. The $6.8 billion in Florida exports:

• Supported 84,471 jobs.
• Produced $251.3 million in additional business tax revenue.
• Generated $10.3 billion in total economic impact.

Florida exported agricultural products to 162 countries and territories in 2024, with 89 receiving more than $1 million in Florida agricultural exports.

The top 10 commodities accounted for 57.3% of all Florida agricultural and related products exports.

1. Dairy Products                                                 $619,759,976 (7.4%)
2. Poultry Meat and Prods. (ex. Eggs)             $440,585,373 (6.6%)
3. Beef and Beef Products                                  $378,818,155 (6.1%)
4. Seafood Products                                            $364,954,051 (5.8%)
5. Fresh Fruit                                                       $356,888,956 (5.3%)
6. Soup and Other Food Preparation              $356,332,820 (5.3%)
7. Essential Oils                                                   $343,845,233 (5.3%)
8. Fresh Vegetables                                             $338,222,552 (5.3%)
9. Forest Products                                               $333,347,052 (5.2%)
10. Distilled Spirits                                               $302,098,912 (4.9%)

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Resources

Fresh From Florida is a member of the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA), an organization helping small to medium companies in the southern United States promote their food and agricultural products in foreign markets. SUSTA is a nonprofit organization funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Market Access Program. The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) partners with SUSTA and small businesses to share the costs of overseas marketing and promotional activities. SUSTA has two major assistance programs: Global Events and 50% CostShare.  SUSTA activities consist of trade shows, trade missions and promotions in many foreign markets.

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Export Opportunities through Fresh From Florida

Export Opportunities through Fresh From Florida Fresh From Florida participates in trade shows that provide an opportunity for Florida companies to showcase fresh produce, value-added, seafood and horticulture products to potential buyers.

Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE): January yearly; Fort Lauderdale. TPIE, hosted by the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), is a horticulture trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage, floral and tropicals.

Seafood Expo North America: March yearly; Boston. Seafood Expo North America (formerly the International Boston Seafood Show) is North America’s largest seafood trade exposition. The exposition features over 1,000 exhibiting companies from more than 40 countries.

CPMA Convention and Trade Show: April yearly; location varies. CPMA’s annual convention and trade show hosts 3,500 representatives from across the fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain.

IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show: October yearly; location varies. With more than 20,000 people participating, the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show (formerly PMA Fresh Summit) can help you anticipate change, identify emerging trends, and profit from new opportunities.

America’s Food and Beverage Show: September yearly; Miami. America’s Food and Beverage is the largest show in the Western Hemisphere for the food and beverage industry.

National Restaurant Show: May yearly; Chicago. The National Restaurant Show is the largest annual foodservice industry gathering in the Western Hemisphere where over 35,000 decision-making operators, dealers and distributors representing the commercial chain, commercial independent, non-commercial, retail and lodging segments gather.

To learn more about exporting, contact us.