As of 2023, U.S. fresh strawberry production was reported at 1.75 billion pounds. From 2024, forecasts suggest a decline in production, starting at 1.72 billion pounds and decreasing annually to 1.62 billion pounds by 2028. Year-on-year percentage variations exhibit a consistent downward trend: a decrease of 1.2% from 2024 to 2025, 1.8% from 2025 to 2026, 1.2% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.8% from 2027 to 2028. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a decline of approximately 1.51% per year.

Future trends to watch:

Potential impacts of climate change on strawberry yield and quality.
Advancements in agricultural technology that may mitigate production declines.
Changing consumer preferences and how they might influence demand.
Trade policies that could affect import/export balances and domestic market dynamics.