U.S.: Carrot And Turnip Market Overview 2021

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in the U.S.

For the seventh year in a row, the U.S. carrot and turnip market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Carrot And Turnip Production in the U.S.

In value terms, carrot and turnip production reached $X in 2019. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Carrot and turnip production peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in the U.S. totaled X tonnes per ha in 2019, remaining constant against 2018. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. X ha of carrots and turnips were harvested in the U.S.; approximately equating 2018 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2019, the amount of carrots and turnips exported from the U.S. shrank modestly to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports fell modestly to $X in 2019. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tonnes) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from the U.S., with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled -X%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrot and turnip exports from the U.S., comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Mexico totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of carrots and turnips were imported into the U.S.; growing by X% compared with 2018. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports shrank slightly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and Israel (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of carrot and turnip imports to the U.S., together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Israel, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Guatemala ($X) appeared to be the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to the U.S., together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Guatemala saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per tonne), while the price for Mexico ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carrots and turnips in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip consumption was China (21M tonnes), comprising approx. 46% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Uzbekistan (2.7M tonnes), eightfold. Russia (1.7M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.9% share.

What are the largest producers of carrots and turnips in the world?

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China (21M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip production, accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (2.8M tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (1.6M tonnes), with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of carrots and turnips to the U.S.?

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In value terms, Canada ($55M), Mexico ($48M) and Guatemala ($11M) constituted the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to the U.S., together accounting for 92% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of carrots and turnips from the U.S.?

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In value terms, Canada ($106M) remains the key foreign market for carrot and turnip exports from the U.S., comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($7.1M), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for carrots and turnips in the U.S.?

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The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $1,154 per tonne in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carrots and turnips in the U.S.?

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In 2019, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $540 per tonne, shrinking by -4.9% against the previous year.