Frozen vegetables market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. frozen vegetables market volume expanded from 1 180.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 227.2 thousand tons in 2019, reflecting steady demand. However, in 2020, market volume contracted to 1 162.1 thousand tons, a decrease likely influenced by pandemic-related supply chain adjustments. Throughout this period, frozen vegetables maintained very high household penetration at 86%, indicating strong underlying consumer acceptance for convenient meal solutions.

Market volume recovered to 1 222.6 thousand tons in 2022 and reached 1 234.5 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, growth was more pronounced, with the market rising from $1 540 million in 2018 to $1 943 million in 2023. A key driver in 2023 was a 13% surge in import prices, which elevated the overall market value. Concurrently, major brands like Green Giant and Conagra Brands launched numerous new frozen vegetable products and meal solutions, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking convenience. Sustainability initiatives, such as Bonduelle's partnership to develop recyclable packaging, also emerged as market trends.

Production frozen vegetables in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the United States ranked as the 6th largest producer of frozen vegetables from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, the United States produced 425.3 thousand tons of frozen vegetables, which represents a 25.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 27.6%, translating to an annualized rate of 10.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 3.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of frozen vegetables in the United States was valued at 550.7 million US dollars, marking a 21.7% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 21.3%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 7.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 703.0 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 1.6%.

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

Exports frozen vegetables from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, the United States exported 208.3 thousand tons of frozen vegetables, down by 6.1% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 8.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The largest increase was observed in 2019, with a rise of 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for US frozen vegetable exports in volume were Canada, accounting for 30.5% of exports, Japan at 27.1%, and Mexico with 16.7%. Together, these three countries made up 74.3% 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

Cross-border shipments of frozen vegetables from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 270 million US dollars, showing a slight loss of 1.3% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 274 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 1.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Canada, Japan, and Mexico were the key partners for US frozen vegetable exports in value terms. Canada accounted for 30.1% of exports, Japan for 29.4%, and Mexico for 13.4%, collectively representing 72.9% of total export flows.

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 frozen vegetables to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

Frozen vegetable imports into the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 945.1 thousand tons, corresponding to a 7.6% rise from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 20.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Canada, and China were the main sources for US frozen vegetable imports in volume. Mexico accounted for 41.6% of imports, Canada for 14.4%, and China for 11.5%, together making up 67.5% of total import 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

Cross-border shipments of frozen vegetables into the United States increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the US imported a total of 1 269 million US dollars worth of frozen vegetables, marking a limited increase of 8.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 26.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.2%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Canada, and China led the structure of US frozen vegetable imports in value terms. Mexico accounted for 44.4% of imports, Canada for 12.4%, and China for 7.9%, collectively representing 64.7% of total import flows.

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