Frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the North American market for frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize expanded significantly, with volume rising from 75 974 tonnes to 103 261 tonnes. This growth was primarily driven by increasing consumer demand for convenient and healthy food options, supported by rising purchasing power and shifts towards plant-based diets. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated demand as consumers stocked up on frozen products for their long shelf life and ease of storage.

After peaking in 2021, the market volume contracted to 86 234 tonnes in 2022 before recovering to 90 702 tonnes in 2023. The dip in 2022 occurred despite ongoing trends favoring convenience and product diversification, including new vegetable blends. Strategic industry movements, such as the acquisition of a frozen processing plant by No Meat Factory in April 2023, indicated continued corporate interest in the sector.

Production frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

Northern America's production of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 64 676 tonnes, which represents a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of decline, the production value of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, in Northern America increased. In 2020, the output was valued at 89 599 thousand US dollars, marking a modest rise of 2.2% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 6.6%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 87 642 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Northern America's exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, declined. In 2020, the region exported 45.6 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 14.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 6.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 53.1 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 6.9%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Northern America exported 63.1 million US dollars worth of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, down by 11.7% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 4.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The peak value was in 2019 at 71.5 million US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 8.2%.

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

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

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

Imports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. In 2020, Northern America imported approximately 76.2 thousand tonnes of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, representing a gradual decrease of 5.1% from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 60.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 79.1%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 32.2%. From a high in 2017 to a low in 2018, imports varied by 4.8 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure for frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, in Northern America was balanced rather than concentrated. China accounted for 17.9% of imports, Mexico for 12.9%, and Belgium for 6.9%, together representing 37.8% of total flows. The remaining 62.2% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of frozen vegetable imports, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, in Northern America increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 63.1 million US dollars, corresponding to a rise of 2.1% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 45.6%, with an average annual increase of 13.3%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that imports in value terms of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, to Northern America were not concentrated on a few key destinations. Mexico accounted for 17.1% of imports, China for 14.5%, and Ecuador for 6.7%, jointly representing 38.3% of total flows.

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

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