Alliaceous vegetables market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables in the Americas declined from 11.4 million tonnes in 2018 to approximately 10.1 million tonnes in 2020, before beginning a modest recovery in 2021.

From 2022 onward, the market entered a clear growth phase, reaching 10.3 million tonnes that year and expanding to nearly 10.9 million tonnes in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by rising consumer demand for fresh, nutritious foods, fueled by increased health consciousness and the growing popularity of plant-based diets in major markets like the U.S. and Canada. The expansion of online grocery platforms and improved supply chain efficiency further enhanced market access, helping to meet the heightened demand.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Production of alliaceous vegetables in the Americas has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 10 726 thousand tonnes, marking a 0.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, B $ US

After two years of decline, the value of alliaceous vegetables production in the Americas rebounded. In 2020, output was valued at 109.1 billion US dollars, representing an 8.8% increase compared to 2019. However, over the broader 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 38.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 100.3 billion US dollars, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 26.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, B $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of alliaceous vegetables from the Americas show significant volatility, reflecting an unstable market environment. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 328 thousand tonnes, but by 2020, they had surged to 1 497 thousand tonnes—a 4.6-fold increase from the 2018 low. The 2020 figure represents a 40.8% rise compared to 2019. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2018 at 72.5%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 223.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Asia, not elsewhere specified, remained the key export partners for alliaceous vegetables from the Americas in volume terms, together accounting for 3.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of alliaceous vegetables exports from the Americas has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 870.2 million US dollars, up 17.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 14.7%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 731.1 million US dollars, with the largest annual decline that year at 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain and Asia, not elsewhere specified, held the top positions in the export structure by value, jointly accounting for 3.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of alliaceous vegetables into the Americas have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 845 thousand tonnes, showing a strong 15.0% increase compared to 2019. Despite this recent growth, over the 2017-2020 period, import volume decreased by 38.2%, averaging an annual decline of 14.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 647 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual drop that year at 52.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Spain formed the core of import sources for alliaceous vegetables in volume terms. China accounted for 18.4% of imports, the Netherlands for 10.8%, and Spain for 3.0%, together representing 32.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of alliaceous vegetables imports into the Americas has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totalled 916.4 million US dollars, up 10.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 654.3 million US dollars, with the largest annual decline that year at 17.1%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 27.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Spain stood out as the main sources for alliaceous vegetable imports by value. China accounted for 27.2% of import value, the Netherlands for 5.3%, and Spain for 4.7%, together representing 37.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020