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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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Aug 17, 2022

Vegetable Price per Ton June 2022

U.S. Vegetable Import Price per Ton June 2022

In June 2022, the vegetable price per ton stood at $1,344 (CIF, US) in June 2022, rising by 17% against the previous month. Over the last five months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2022, the country with the highest price was Canada ($1,986 per ton), while the price for Mexico amounted to $1,140 per ton.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+10.7%).

U.S. Vegetable Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was mushrooms and truffles ($4,531 per ton), while the price for watermelons ($492 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by spinach (+6.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Vegetable Imports

For the third consecutive month, the United States recorded decline in supplies from abroad of vegetables, which decreased by -29.1% to 639K tons in June 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 19% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 961K tons. From April 2022 to June 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports reduced dramatically to $858M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 16% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.2B. From April 2022 to June 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

U.S. Vegetable Imports by Type

In June 2022, tomatoes (174K tons) constituted the largest type of vegetable supplied to the United States, accounting for a 27% share of total imports. Moreover, tomatoes exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, cucumbers and gherkins (77K tons), twofold. Watermelons (62K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.8% share.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of tomatoes amounted to -1.1%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: cucumbers and gherkins (-8.1% per month) and watermelons (-1.2% per month).

In value terms, the most traded types of vegetables in the United States were tomatoes ($246M), chilies and peppers (green) ($149M) and cucumbers and gherkins ($79M), with a combined 55% share of total imports. Asparagus, fresh vegetables, nes, dry onions, lettuce and chicory, cabbage and other brassicas, mushrooms and truffles, watermelons, potatoes, garlic, green beans, carrots and turnips, cauliflower and broccoli, melons, spinach, peas (green), eggplants (aubergine) and leeks and other alliaceous vegetables lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

U.S. Vegetable Imports by Country

In June 2022, Mexico (483K tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to the United States, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (120K tons), fourfold.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico totaled -4.9%.

In value terms, Mexico ($551M) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to the United States, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($238M), with a 28% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Mexico stood at -7.9%.

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

Country coverage:

  • 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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  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

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  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

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  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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