
U.S. Canned Fruit And Vegetable Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
U.S. Import of Canned Fruit and Veg Drops to $665M in February 2023
U.S. Canned Fruit And Vegetable Imports
In February 2023, approximately 443K tons of canned fruit and vegetables were imported into the United States; reducing by -8.7% against the month before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 with an increase of 30% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 541K tons. From November 2022 to February 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, canned fruit and vegetable imports contracted sharply to $665M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 27% m-o-m.
COUNTRY | Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 |
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Import Value of Canned Fruit And Vegetable in U.S. (million USD) | |||||||||||||
Mexico | 119 | 137 | 116 | 111 | 122 | 125 | 137 | 131 | 132 | 120 | 124 | 136 | 134 |
Brazil | 26.1 | 13.3 | 39.0 | 25.9 | 30.0 | 27.0 | 43.8 | 29.4 | 64.9 | 56.9 | 48.8 | 47.6 | 59.8 |
China | 83.4 | 84.1 | 83.0 | 85.0 | 78.4 | 65.5 | 67.1 | 55.9 | 62.1 | 59.4 | 79.2 | 78.9 | 58.4 |
Canada | 47.4 | 68.6 | 57.3 | 54.4 | 55.8 | 48.8 | 54.9 | 57.9 | 63.6 | 55.4 | 53.9 | 61.6 | 54.7 |
Italy | 26.8 | 40.8 | 45.9 | 44.5 | 54.8 | 39.4 | 38.2 | 26.8 | 41.0 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.8 | 34.5 |
Thailand | 48.3 | 66.4 | 62.3 | 62.7 | 57.8 | 49.6 | 65.2 | 52.1 | 56.0 | 42.5 | 38.3 | 44.8 | 29.9 |
Turkey | 23.7 | 50.0 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 37.5 | 26.8 | 22.9 | 23.5 | 33.1 | 35.2 | 37.2 | 36.6 | 25.1 |
Spain | 20.4 | 31.4 | 21.4 | 26.8 | 34.3 | 32.5 | 30.0 | 24.0 | 33.5 | 36.4 | 31.9 | 25.2 | 24.3 |
Greece | 19.8 | 26.1 | 21.0 | 25.1 | 31.0 | 27.6 | 24.1 | 30.7 | 26.0 | 30.7 | 30.5 | 31.4 | 24.2 |
Philippines | 17.8 | 27.9 | 24.2 | 32.6 | 35.4 | 30.2 | 39.3 | 32.5 | 33.6 | 29.9 | 36.8 | 32.9 | 16.1 |
Ukraine | 6.3 | 10.9 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 13.8 | 10.4 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 5.2 | 12.0 |
India | 10.0 | 16.2 | 14.0 | 14.4 | 10.8 | 10.0 | 10.2 | 18.7 | 19.1 | 12.4 | 9.6 | 12.4 | 11.2 |
Chile | 7.7 | 8.0 | 10.4 | 13.9 | 22.1 | 27.8 | 27.1 | 20.7 | 22.9 | 17.1 | 17.9 | 17.8 | 10.4 |
Others | 184 | 235 | 243 | 270 | 240 | 223 | 233 | 212 | 245 | 224 | 216 | 221 | 170 |
Total | 640 | 816 | 781 | 806 | 816 | 747 | 803 | 720 | 837 | 768 | 770 | 790 | 665 |
Imports by Country
In February 2023, Brazil (123K tons) constituted the largest canned fruit and vegetable supplier to the United States, accounting for a 28% share of total imports. Moreover, canned fruit and vegetable imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (59K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (45K tons), with a 10% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-1.2% per month) and China (-3.3% per month).
In value terms, Mexico ($134M) constituted the largest supplier of canned fruit and vegetable to the United States, comprising 20% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($60M), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.8% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to +1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Brazil (+7.2% per month) and China (-2.9% per month).
Import Prices by Country
In February 2023, the canned fruit and vegetable price amounted to $1,501 per ton (CIF, US), shrinking by -7.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 when the average import price increased by 7.7% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,730 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to February 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Canada ($2,875 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($485 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for canned fruit and vegetable in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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