Northern America: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Northern America

The North American asparagus market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -10.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Asparagus Production in Northern America

In value terms, asparagus production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of asparagus production was the United States (X tons), comprising approx. 77% of total volume. Moreover, asparagus production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), threefold.

In the United States, asparagus production shrank by an average annual rate of -2.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average asparagus yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -2.4% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the asparagus yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the asparagus harvested area in Northern America rose to X ha, surging by 1.6% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Asparagus Exports

Exports in Northern America

Asparagus exports dropped to X tons in 2022, reducing by -6.2% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, asparagus exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 21%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to asparagus exports from the United States stood at +1.5%. At the same time, Canada (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +3.0% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest asparagus supplier in Northern America, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at -1.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 5.9% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-0.8%).

Asparagus Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, supplies from abroad of asparagus decreased by -13.4% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, asparagus imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 92% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 7.7% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the asparagus imports, with a CAGR of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States increased by +3 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported asparagus in Northern America, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

In the United States, asparagus imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 32%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-0.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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