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U.S.: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. vegetable market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in the U.S.

In value terms, vegetable production totaled $X in 2022. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in the United States reached X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in the United States; leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported from the United States; declining by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% 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, vegetable exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from the United States, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fivefold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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China constituted the country with the largest volume of vegetable consumption, comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 3.6% share.
China remains the largest vegetable producing country worldwide, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, vegetable production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 3.3% share.
In value terms, Mexico constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to the United States, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada, with a 19% share of total imports.
In value terms, Canada remains the key foreign market for vegetable exports from the United States, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 2.2% share.
In 2021, the average vegetable export price amounted to $1,265 per ton, falling by -2% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average vegetable import price amounted to $1,183 per ton, with a decrease of -4.6% against the previous year.

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

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

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 Type
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
    12. Exports and Growth, by Type
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Type
    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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