The figure of $1.92 billion means that imports during the first six months of each year have more than doubled over the last decade.

The 2022 California table grape season is off to a solid start with similar volumes to 2021 expected this year, but high costs, the ongoing shipping crisis and the added challenge of inflation remain a cause for concern.

A Chilean-headquartered law firm is working with exporters and growers to file the lawsuit in a U.S. East Coast court against shipping companies and the Port of Philadelphia.

The North American table grape market is facing a "tricky" transition throughout the end of May and into June with a potential for heavy concentration in early July, according to a multinational fruit supplier.

"The Peruvian's are going to take control of this winter import table grape market."