
U.S. - Canned Vegetables - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
U.S. Canned Vegetable Price Declines 5%, Averaging $2,140 per Ton
U.S. Canned Vegetable Import Price in December 2022
In December 2022, the canned vegetable price stood at $2,140 per ton (CIF, US), dropping by -5.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 an increase of 8.2% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,373 per ton. From July 2022 to December 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was Greece ($4,245 per ton), while the price for China ($1,070 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Canned Vegetable Imports
In December 2022, canned vegetable imports into the United States declined modestly to 71K tons, shrinking by -2.6% compared with November 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 when imports increased by 17% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 76K tons. From November 2022 to December 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, canned vegetable imports dropped to $152M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 18% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 170K tons in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to December 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
U.S. Canned Vegetable Imports by Country
China (16K tons), Peru (9.9K tons) and Canada (6.7K tons) were the main suppliers of canned vegetable imports to the United States, with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Mexico, Italy, Greece, Thailand, Ecuador, France, Egypt, India and Guatemala, which together accounted for a further 43%.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Peru ($21M), Spain ($19M) and Canada ($19M) were the largest canned vegetable suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 39% of total imports. China, Mexico, Greece, Italy, Thailand, Ecuador, India, Guatemala, France and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.
France, with a CAGR of +15.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Factors Affecting Canned Vegetable Prices
The cost of canned vegetables in the United States has been on the rise in recent years, due to a number of factors. The first is that the consuming industries - such as restaurants and food manufacturers - have been increasingly using canned vegetables, driving up demand.
Second, the agriculature industry in the US has been facing challenges, including inflation and the energy crisis. These have led to higher production costs, which are passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.
Finally, there has been a consolidation of the canned vegetable industry, with a few large companies controlling a majority of the market. This has also contributed to higher prices, as these companies have more power to set prices.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the canned vegetable market 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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