Carrots and turnips market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. fresh carrots and turnips market volume grew from 1 613 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 635 thousand tons in 2019. This expansion was supported by rising per capita consumption and increasing consumer preference for healthy snack options, particularly baby carrots, and organic produce.

Market volume then contracted to 1 503 thousand tons in 2020 and 1 426 thousand tons in 2021, before recovering strongly to 1 633 thousand tons in 2022. The rebound coincided with a 12% annual increase in export prices and sustained consumer demand.

In 2023, volume dipped to 1 506 thousand tons, while the market value remained stable at approximately $1 924 million, indicating higher unit prices. This volume decline occurred amid persistent logistical and weather-related challenges that affected supply chain efficiency.

Production carrots and turnips in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked fourth globally in carrot and turnip production.

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

After increasing for two years, carrot and turnip production in the United States declined. In 2020, the country produced 1 395 thousand tonnes, which was 7.6% lower than the previous year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 510 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 6.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year upward trend, the value of carrot and turnip production in the United States decreased. In 2020, output was valued at 1 608 million US dollars, down 7.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 1 743 million US dollars, and the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 4.0%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Carrot and turnip exports from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 104.2 thousand tonnes, showing minimal change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 109.2 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase that year at 9.1%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the dominant destination for US carrot and turnip exports in volume terms, accounting for 90.4% of total shipments.

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

Carrot and turnip export value from the United States fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 120.2 million US dollars, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 125.2 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase that year at 6.5% and the largest decline in 2019 at 3.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada was the leading market for US carrot and turnip exports in value terms, capturing 88.4% of total flows, while other countries accounted for the remainder.

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 carrots and turnips to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

After rising for two years, carrot and turnip import volume into the United States declined. In 2020, imports reached 212.3 thousand tonnes, a moderate decrease of 7.3% from 2019. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 229.1 thousand tonnes, and the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 7.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Mexico and Canada together represented 89.8% of total carrot and turnip imports into the United States in volume terms, with other countries making up a diverse but smaller portion.

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

Carrot and turnip import value into the United States dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 112.7 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate decline of 9.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 6.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The peak value was in 2018 at 127.8 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase that year at 21.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and Mexico were the primary sources for carrot and turnip imports into the United States in value terms, together holding 84.2% of total flows, while other countries accounted for the rest.

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