Not further prepared dried vegetables market in Americas, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not further prepared dried vegetables in the Americas expanded from 82.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 104.8 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by rising consumer demand for convenient and healthy food options, fueled by increasing health consciousness and the popularity of plant-based diets. The expansion of food processing industries across North and Latin America further supported production and distribution, enabling broader market access.

In 2018, a sharp 38% increase in dried vegetable import prices in the United States affected market cost structures and consumer pricing, coinciding with a slight market contraction the following year. The market volume then surged in 2020, reflecting heightened demand for shelf-stable food products. Subsequent years saw continued growth, bolstered by the emergence of new product segments like organic and clean-label dried vegetables, as well as increasing adoption by fast food chains and ready-to-eat meal producers.

Technological advancements played a key role, with new dehydration technologies launched in 2024 aimed at improving flavor and nutrient retention. The entry of innovative players such as NRGene's Supree in early 2024, focusing on self-drying vegetable varieties, exemplified the market's dynamism and response to evolving consumer preferences for sustainable and high-quality products.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2019, production of not further prepared dried vegetables in the Americas reached its lowest point at 17 461 tonnes, declining by 6.8% year-over-year. However, output rebounded in 2020 to 18 808 tonnes, marking a 7.7% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of not further prepared dried vegetables from the Americas showed a mixed trend. In 2018, shipments hit a low of 4.7 thousand tonnes, dropping sharply by 41.9% from the previous year. The following year saw a significant recovery, with exports surging 56.9% to reach higher levels. By 2020, exports totaled 7.2 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest decline of 1.3% year-over-year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10%, averaging an annual decline of 3.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export market for not further prepared dried vegetables from the Americas was quite diversified. Germany accounted for 5.5% of exports in kind, China for 1.5%, and France for 1.4%. Together, these three countries represented only 8.5% of total export flows, indicating a broad partner portfolio.

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

Exports of not further prepared dried vegetables from the Americas grew for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 59.0 million US dollars, a substantial 44.2% increase from 2019. This followed a low point in 2018, when exports dropped to 40.4 million US dollars, declining by 20.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 16.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of not further prepared dried vegetables from the Americas were relatively evenly distributed among partners. Germany led with 17.6% of exports in value terms, followed by France at 7.3%, and Japan at 4.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 29.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not further prepared dried vegetables to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of not further prepared dried vegetables into the Americas displayed an unstable pattern over the period. Volumes peaked in 2017 and then fell to a low in 2018, with the difference between these years being 4.4-fold. In 2018, imports dropped sharply by 77.1% to 68.4 thousand tonnes, the lowest point. By 2020, imports rebounded to 84.1 thousand tonnes, showing a strong increase of 17.5% compared to 2019.

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

During 2017–2020, China dominated imports in kind of not further prepared dried vegetables into the Americas, accounting for 42.5% of the total. India followed with 11.4%, and Egypt with 2.5%. Together, these three countries represented 56.4% of total import flows, consistently holding leading positions in the market structure.

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

Imports of not further prepared dried vegetables into the Americas increased for the second year in a row in 2020, amounting to 274.5 million US dollars, a strong gain of 12.0% from 2019. This followed a decline in 2018, when imports fell to 244.2 million US dollars, dropping by 22.2% from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 12.5%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%.

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

In the period 2017–2020, China remained the principal supplier of not further prepared dried vegetables to the Americas in value terms, accounting for 43.5% of imports. India contributed 7.8%, and Spain 2.9%. Collectively, these three countries made up 54.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

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