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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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