In 2023, the demand for vegetables in the US stood at 39.62 Million Metric Tons. The forecasted data indicate a gradual decrease, with values of 39.5 Million Metric Tons in 2024, 39.38 Million Metric Tons in 2025, 39.25 Million Metric Tons in 2026, 39.13 Million Metric Tons in 2027, and 39.01 Million Metric Tons in 2028. The year-on-year percentage variation from 2024 to 2025 is -0.30%, from 2025 to 2026 is -0.33%, from 2026 to 2027 is -0.31%, and from 2027 to 2028 is -0.31%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is approximately -0.31%.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in consumer preferences towards organic and locally sourced vegetables, potential impacts from climate change on crop yields, and technological advancements in agricultural practices. Additionally, health trends advocating plant-based diets may counterbalance the downward trend in overall demand.
