Frozen vegetables market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen vegetables market in the Americas experienced a contraction from 2 661 thousand tons in 2018 to 2 094 thousand tons in 2020, with a particularly sharp decline in 2020. A recovery began in 2021, lifting the market volume to 2 302 thousand tons.

Market volume stabilized at 2 288 thousand tons in 2022, supported by two key developments. Online sales of frozen foods in the U.S. expanded significantly, rising from 0.9% of sales in 2019 to 2.9% in 2022, which improved product accessibility and stimulated demand. At the same time, sustained consumer preference for convenient and healthy food options underpinned steady consumption of frozen vegetables.

The market continued its recovery in 2023, growing to 2 373 thousand tons, as the demand drivers established in the previous period remained influential.

Production frozen vegetables in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

Frozen vegetable production in the Americas declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 2,521 thousand tons, representing a 6.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2,866 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 1.0% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of frozen vegetable production in the Americas was $30,954 million, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, production value decreased by 3.7%, averaging an annual decline of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $30,266 million, while the peak occurred in 2018 at $34,469 million. The most significant drop happened in 2019 with a 12.2% decrease, whereas the largest increase was in 2018 with a 7.3% rise.

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

Exports frozen vegetables from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Americas exported 602.5 thousand tons of frozen vegetables in 2020, which represents a dramatic 101.7% increase compared to the previous year. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 2.6-fold difference between the low point in 2017 and the high point in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 15.2% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, frozen vegetable exports from the Americas were distributed across numerous partner countries. Japan accounted for 5.4% of exports by volume, Germany for 1.4%, and Spain for 0.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 7.7% of total export flows, indicating a highly diversified export market.

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

In 2020, frozen vegetable exports from the Americas reached $919.8 million, showing a moderate 8.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 24.7%, averaging an annual increase of 7.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $947.7 million. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.5% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 28.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, frozen vegetable exports from the Americas in value terms were characterized by broad market diversification. Japan accounted for 8.4% of export value, Spain for 2.0%, and Germany for 1.5%. Combined, these three markets represented only 11.9% of total export flows, with the remainder distributed across numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Imports frozen vegetables to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this period. Americas imported approximately 175.5 thousand tons of frozen vegetables in 2020, showing a slight 1.2% reduction from the previous year. Import levels reached their lowest point in 2018 at 148.0 thousand tons and peaked in 2017, creating a 3.7-fold swing between these extremes. The most dramatic decline occurred in 2018 with a 73.0% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 20.0% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, frozen vegetables imported to the Americas came from many different countries. Even the three largest suppliers—Belgium, China, and Spain—together accounted for only 37.0% of total import volume, indicating a highly diversified import market.

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

Frozen vegetable imports to the Americas increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached $343.5 million, up 2.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 26.8%, averaging an annual increase of 8.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Belgium accounted for 13.9% of frozen vegetable import value to the Americas, China for 11.2%, and Spain for 6.8%. While these were important suppliers, their combined share reached only 31.9% of total import value, with the remaining 68.1% distributed among many other trading partners.

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

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