In 2023, the import value of vegetable, fruit, nut, and food preparations to the US was $10.85 billion. Starting from 2024, the forecasted values indicate an upward trend reaching $12.19 billion by 2028. This shows a steady year-on-year growth: 2.5% in 2025, 2.4% in 2026, 2.3% in 2027, and 2.2% in 2028. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is around 2.4%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increased demand for plant-based and healthy food products.
- Rising consumer awareness of sustainability impacting import preferences.
- Potential trade policy changes affecting import dynamics.
- Emerging markets could drive new import opportunities.