Leguminous vegetables market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for fresh leguminous vegetables saw its volume decline from 1 216 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 040 thousand tons in 2023, with inflationary pressures and a consumer shift toward frozen alternatives being key drivers. Rising prices made fresh produce less affordable, while frozen vegetables gained appeal due to longer shelf life and reduced waste concerns. After decreases in 2019 and 2020, the market stabilized in 2021 at 1 055 thousand tons.

A recovery occurred in 2022, with volume rising to 1 133 thousand tons. This growth was facilitated by the expansion of retail networks offering fresh produce and the increase in online grocery delivery services, which enhanced consumer access and convenience. Nonetheless, global supply chain disruptions and persistent inflation introduced volatility, contributing to a subsequent drop in 2023.

Broader market dynamics included regulatory moves to reduce plastic packaging on fresh produce and strategic partnerships by major companies like Dole Food Company to boost local sourcing. While these factors aimed to address sustainability and supply stability, their impact on overall market volume was secondary to the primary economic and competitive forces.

Production leguminous vegetables in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States held the third position globally in leguminous vegetables production.

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Leguminous vegetables production in the United States declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 965.5 K t of leguminous vegetables, marking a modest decrease of 6.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Leguminous vegetables production in the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 553 M $ US, showing a significant drop of 12.2% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 18.2%, with a CAGR of -6.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 207 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 2.8%.

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

Exports leguminous vegetables from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Foreign supplies of leguminous vegetables from the United States increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 47.8 K t, representing a solid rise of 12.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 7.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 41.7 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the primary destination for exports in kind, accounting for 70.6% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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

After a two-year decline, leguminous vegetables exports from the United States increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 126.3 M $ US, indicating an advance of 6.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 3.8%, with a CAGR of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 119.1 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 1.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in value terms was centered on Canada, whose share amounted to 84.7% of total flows, while other markets formed a less significant perimeter.

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 leguminous vegetables to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

The United States imported approximately 154.8 K t of leguminous vegetables in 2020, representing a modest rise of 9.3% relative to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 12.9%, with a CAGR of 4.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 155.4 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 13.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.9%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, Mexico and Guatemala dominated imports in kind, accounting together for 89.5% of total flows, with other destinations having smaller individual contributions.

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

The United States imported 296.3 M $ US of leguminous vegetables in 2020, constituting an increase of 16.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 36.9%, with a CAGR of 11.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 20.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Guatemala and Mexico remained the key partner countries for imports in value terms, with a combined share of 91.1% of total flows; other partners 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