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U.S. - Vegetables And Melons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Vegetables And Melons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Oct 23, 2023

August 2023 Sees a Modest Rise to $243M in U.S. Vegetable Imports

U.S. Vegetable Imports

In August 2023, the amount of vegetables imported into the United States declined slightly to 174K tons, remaining relatively unchanged against July 2023 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 when imports increased by 39% against the previous month.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded slightly to $243M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in October 2022 when imports increased by 26% against the previous month.U.S. Vegetable Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Vegetable in U.S. (million USD)
Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023
Mexico190197307394426296303377323331228122107
Canada10912110283.671.250.542.048.944.748.947.151.663.7
Peru36.440.043.344.549.428.24.64.012.017.219.625.835.5
Guatemala13.411.711.833.269.959.551.382.350.433.815.39.08.7
Honduras2.52.32.93.34.133.630.524.238.411.03.12.72.7
Others24.022.229.637.036.334.834.234.529.224.021.624.625.9
Total376394496596657503466571497466335236243

Imports by Country

Mexico (95K tons), Canada (51K tons) and Peru (8.3K tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to the United States, with a combined 89% share of total imports. Guatemala and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3.4%.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the biggest increases were in Honduras (with a CAGR of -0.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to the United States were Mexico ($107M), Canada ($64M) and Peru ($36M), with a combined 85% share of total imports. Guatemala and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.7%.

Honduras, with a CAGR of +0.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Imports by Type

Fresh vegetables, nes (31K tons), carrots and turnips (21K tons) and watermelons (19K tons) were the main products of vegetable imports to the United States, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Asparagus, cucumbers and gherkins, cabbage and other brassicas, cauliflower and broccoli, garlic, chilies and peppers (green), lettuce and chicory, green beans, mushrooms and truffles, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, spinach, eggplants (aubergines), onions and shallots and melons lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 59%.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the biggest increases were in watermelon (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the most traded types of vegetables in the United States were asparagus ($54M), mushrooms and truffles ($33M) and fresh vegetables, nes ($25M), with a combined 46% share of total imports. Garlic, green beans, carrots and turnips, cauliflower and broccoli, chilies and peppers (green), lettuce and chicory, cabbage and other brassicas, spinach, cucumbers and gherkins, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, watermelons, eggplants (aubergines), onions and shallots and melons lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 54%.

Import Prices by Country

In August 2023, the vegetable price stood at $1,402 per ton (CIF, US), rising by 4.7% against the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 an increase of 17% month-to-month. The import price peaked in August 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Peru ($4,278 per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($777 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the vegetable market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 116 - Potatoes
  • FCL 388 - Tomatoes, fresh
  • FCL 402 - Onions, shallots (green)
  • FCL 403 - Onions, dry
  • FCL 406 - Garlic
  • FCL 407 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables
  • FCL 393 - Cauliflowers and broccoli
  • FCL 372 - Lettuce and chicory
  • FCL 426 - Carrot
  • FCL 397 - Cucumbers and gherkins
  • FCL 417 - Peas, green
  • FCL 414 - Beans, green
  • FCL 423 - String Beans
  • FCL 367 - Asparagus
  • FCL 399 - Eggplants
  • FCL 401 - Chillies and peppers (green)
  • FCL 373 - Spinach
  • FCL 260 - Olives
  • FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
  • FCL 463 - Vegetables, Fresh n.e.s.
  • FCL 446 - Green Corn (Maize)
  • FCL 430 - Okra
  • FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
  • FCL 378 - Cassava leaves
  • FCL 366 - Artichokes
  • FCL 260 - Olives
  • FCL 358 - Cabbages
  • FCL 449 - Mushrooms
  • FCL 366 - Artichokes

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  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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