Alliaceous vegetables market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables experienced a decline in 2019 to 3 585 thousand tons, followed by a recovery that brought volume to 3 888 thousand tons by 2021. This upward trend was supported by rising imports, which grew from 668 thousand tons in 2018 to 785 thousand tons in 2021, offsetting some fluctuations in domestic production.

Market growth continued through 2022 and 2023, reaching 3 972 thousand tons. This expansion was primarily driven by sustained consumer shifts toward plant-based diets and a heightened focus on health and nutrition following the pandemic. Industry investments in supply chain efficiency, such as Fresh Del Monte Produce's collaboration with Stord to enhance cold storage logistics in 2022, helped support the market's ability to meet this demand.

Production alliaceous vegetables in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the United States ranked as the third-largest producer of alliaceous vegetables from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, alliaceous vegetables production in the United States rebounded in 2020. That year, output reached 3 515 K t, up 5.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3 344 K t, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of alliaceous vegetables production in the United States rose for the second consecutive year in 2020. Output was valued at 2 586 M $ US, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 2.3%. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 10.7%, with a CAGR of -3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 447 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 15.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, the export volume of alliaceous vegetables from the United States declined in 2020. Exports stood at 372.4 K t, down 8.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 10.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.3%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 409.0 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and Mexico dominated the United States' alliaceous vegetables exports in volume terms. Canada accounted for 54.1% of total flows, while Mexico contributed 27.9%, together making up 82.0% of exports. The remaining volume was distributed among other trading partners.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of gains, the export value of alliaceous vegetables from the United States dropped in 2020. Exports amounted to 274.1 M $ US, a significant decrease of 11.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 11.3%, with a CAGR of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 309.3 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 22.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada and Mexico were the primary destinations for the United States' alliaceous vegetables exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 85.0% of total flows. The remaining share was divided among other markets.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, the United States imported 673.3 K t of alliaceous vegetables, marking a modest rise of 3.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 3.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Peru, and Canada were the leading sources of alliaceous vegetables imports into the United States by volume. Mexico accounted for 53.7% of imports, Peru for 21.2%, and Canada for 9.8%, together comprising 84.6% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of alliaceous vegetables to the United States increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 726.8 M $ US, representing a measured increase of 7.2% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 7.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 626.6 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 7.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 8.2%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Mexico, China, and Peru were the main sources of alliaceous vegetables imports into the United States in value terms. Mexico accounted for 52.2% of imports, China for 17.2%, and Peru for 11.2%, together absorbing 80.6% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020