U.S.: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. spinach market increased by 3.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9.7%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Production in the U.S.

In value terms, spinach production reached $X in 2022. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Spinach production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average spinach yield in the United States dropped modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -2.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average spinach yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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.

The spinach harvested area in the United States amounted to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 4.2% on 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to spinach production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Exports

Exports from the U.S.

After ten years of growth, shipments abroad of spinach decreased by -2.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, spinach exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 2013 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for spinach exports from the United States, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to +2.0%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for spinach exports from the United States, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +2.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spinach export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 5.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Mexico totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+0.6%).

Spinach Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of spinach increased by 5.4% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, spinach imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 175% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest spinach supplier to the United States, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, spinach imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico totaled +22.5%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to the United States, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico totaled +35.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spinach import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+10.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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