U.S.: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. vegetable market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in the U.S.

In value terms, vegetable production reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in the United States totaled X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of vegetables in the United States declined to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum 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; which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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), sixfold. Japan (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 Japan (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 amounted to 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

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into the U.S.

After ten years of growth, purchases abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. 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%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to the United States, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fivefold. Guatemala (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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 Guatemala (X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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