U.S.: Carrot And Turnip Market Overview 2021

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in the U.S.

After seven years of growth, the U.S. carrot and turnip market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Production in the U.S.

In value terms, carrot and turnip production stood at $X in 2020. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Carrot and turnip production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In 2020, the average yield of carrots and turnips in the U.S. amounted to X tonnes per ha, increasing by X% on 2019. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The carrot and turnip yield peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain 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 2020, the total area harvested in terms of carrots and turnips production in the U.S. fell modestly to X ha, almost unchanged from 2019. In general, the harvested area saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carrot and turnip production attained the maximum at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2020, carrot and turnip exports from the U.S. contracted modestly to X tonnes, remaining stable against 2019. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports reduced slightly to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, 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 2020, 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 2020, 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 2020, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 2020.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Mexico stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, 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 2020, supplies from abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2019, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports fell to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

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., with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Israel, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to the U.S. were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Israel ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Israel saw the highest growth rate of 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the price for Mexico ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

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China (22M tonnes) remains the largest carrot and turnip consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 47% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Uzbekistan (3M tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (1.7M tonnes), with a 3.6% share.

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

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The country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip production was China (22M tonnes), comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (3.1M tonnes), sevenfold. Russia (1.6M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.4% share.

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

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In value terms, Canada ($51M), Mexico ($45M) and Israel ($7M) constituted the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to the U.S., together comprising 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 ($105M) 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 ($9.6M), with a 8% 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 $1,153 per tonne in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year.

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

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In 2020, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $531 per tonne, waning by -1.8% against the previous year.