U.S.: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2024

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cauliflower and broccoli market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; 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 34%. Cauliflower and broccoli production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in the United States stood at X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 9.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average cauliflower and broccoli 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 total area harvested in terms of cauliflower and broccoli production in the United States reduced slightly to X ha, waning by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 7.2%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of cauliflower and broccoli increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +56.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from the United States, with a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+3.6% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-8.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from the United States, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+12.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export 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 Mexico (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were imported into the United States; declining by -6% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier to the United States, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico amounted to +24.9%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cauliflower and broccoli to the United States, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at +33.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli import price increased by +8.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+6.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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