U.S.: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. vegetable and melon market fell slightly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in the U.S.

In value terms, vegetable and melon production reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon yield in the United States was estimated at X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in the United States contracted modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, vegetable and melon exports from the United States declined to X tons, reducing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports expanded to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), sixfold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable and melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of vegetables and melons, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable and melon supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable and melon imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fivefold. Guatemala (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables and melons to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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