Fresh Vegetables
U.S. Fresh Vegetables Exports in 2023
Total Export Value
$2.73 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
2.28 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$2.74 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.3% (2014-2023)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Canada | $1.97 Billion |
| Mexico | $315.97 Million |
| European Union | $97.02 Million |
| United Kingdom | $48.34 Million |
| Japan | $44.54 Million |
| Taiwan | $43.79 Million |
| South Korea | $22.76 Million |
| Bahamas, The | $21.95 Million |
| Honduras | $17.45 Million |
| Dominican Republic | $14.7 Million |
Data and Analysis
While the United States holds a 5-year average of less than 1 percent market share ($20.7 million in 2023 exports), Senegal has a growing food manufacturing industry that seeks cost-competitive ingredients and is expanding its exports to neighboring countries.
Beginning September 26, 2024, Canada will once again require additional import requirements for U.S. origin romaine lettuce. These temporary requirements will be in effect until December 18, 2024.
Mexico’s 2024 tomato production is forecast at 3.30 million metric tons (MMT), a two percent increase over 2023, driven by export demand and investment in protected agriculture systems.
News and Features
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor today announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative.
May is World Trade Month, and USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service is marking the occasion by sharing some of the most recent facts and figures about U.S. agricultural trade.