Mushrooms and truffles market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the U.S. fresh or chilled mushroom and truffle market volume declined from 476 thousand tons to 443 thousand tons, while market value fell from $2.1 billion to $1.9 billion. This drop in physical volume occurred despite steady consumer demand fueled by health and wellness trends and plant-based diets, which boosted retail sales. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 intensified this dynamic as increased home cooking and focus on immune health raised demand for fresh mushrooms.

After 2020, the market stabilized, with volume reaching 411 thousand tons in 2023 but value growing notably to $2.3 billion. Imports played a key role, especially from Canada, which by 2022 supplied 76% of imports, offsetting lower domestic production. Concurrently, advancements in cultivation technology, including vertical farming and sawdust block production, improved yield efficiency and year-round availability.

By 2023, market value rose 5.1%, driven by growing interest in exotic varieties like king trumpet and enoki mushrooms due to culinary exploration trends. In 2024, domestic production increased for the first time in seven years to 310 thousand tons, and market revenue jumped 16% to $2.4 billion, supported by investments in advanced farming methods and expansion of online grocery platforms for fresh mushrooms.

Production mushrooms and truffles in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked as the world's third-largest producer of mushrooms and truffles.

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Mushroom and truffle production in the United States declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 370.3 thousand tonnes, marking a moderate year-over-year decrease of 3.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 12.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Mushroom and truffle production in the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of this output was $1,608 million, showing a modest year-over-year reduction of 8.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 17.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -6.3%.

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

Exports mushrooms and truffles from the United States

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, U.S. mushroom and truffle exports reached 8,241 tonnes, up 2.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 39%, with a CAGR of 11.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 5.7%, while the peak was in 2018 at 8,523 tonnes, following a significant increase of 43.7% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the clear leader among buyers of U.S. mushrooms and truffles, accounting for 93.6% of total exports in volume.

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

U.S. mushroom and truffle export values declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled $35.8 million, down 2.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 30.6%, with an annualized rate of 9.3%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 5.0%, while the peak value was $38.6 million in 2018, following a substantial increase of 40.8% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada remained the dominant partner for U.S. mushroom and truffle exports in value terms, holding an 84.7% share of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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 mushrooms and truffles to the United States

Imports in kind, t

U.S. mushroom and truffle imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 81,167 tonnes, reflecting a modest year-over-year gain of 6.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 34.2%, with a CAGR of 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, U.S. mushroom and truffle imports in volume were largely focused on Canada and Mexico, which together accounted for 83.0% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

U.S. mushroom and truffle import values increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached $349.1 million, up 9.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 50.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the dominant source for U.S. mushroom and truffle imports in value terms, accounting for 71.8% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among several smaller markets.

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