Asparagus market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. asparagus market volume grew from 246 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 288 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was primarily fueled by increased demand from quick-service and foodservice restaurants, which added asparagus to year-round menus, alongside strong consumer trends toward healthy eating and sustainability that boosted interest in fresh and organic produce. Major market players like B&G Foods remained active, supporting product availability and innovation.

After 2021, the market volume contracted to 224 thousand tons by 2023. High production costs, the inherent seasonality of asparagus, and growing competition from substitute vegetables contributed to this decline. Throughout the period, global supply chain partnerships, such as those with Peruvian growers, and advancements in cultivation and distribution technology also influenced market dynamics.

Production asparagus in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked as the world's seventh-largest producer of asparagus.

Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020

World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020

Asparagus production in the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 28 268 tonnes of asparagus, marking a significant drop of 16.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 25.9%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 9.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Asparagus production in the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 107.3 million US dollars, representing a notable decline of 12.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 25.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.3%.

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

Exports asparagus from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Exported asparagus volumes from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 38.0 thousand tonnes of asparagus, which is 15.7% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 47.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 18.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Japan, and Australia consistently led the country structure of asparagus exports in kind. Canada accounted for 48.1% of exports, Japan for 18.4%, and Australia for 7.0%, together making up 73.5% of total export flows.

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

Asparagus exports from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 144.4 million US dollars, showing a robust drop of 11.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 3.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 173.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 15.8% also in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Canada, Japan, and Australia—collectively accounted for 73.4% of the total value of asparagus exports from the United States.

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 asparagus to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

Asparagus import volumes into the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 265.8 thousand tonnes, up by 2.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico and Peru dominated asparagus imports in kind, together accounting for 99.2% of total flows, while other destinations had smaller individual shares.

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

In 2020, the United States imported 719.8 million US dollars worth of asparagus, marking a fall of 5.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 718.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 7.4% also in that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 5.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Mexico and Peru remained the primary suppliers of asparagus to the United States, with a combined share of 99.0% of total imports in value terms, and other countries making up the remainder.

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