In 2023, primary vegetable production in the US stood at approximately 29.040 million metric tons. From 2024 to 2028, the forecasted values show a year-on-year decline: 28.692 million metric tons in 2024, 28.321 in 2025, 27.957 in 2026, 27.6 in 2027, and 27.25 in 2028. The data highlights an annual decrease, with a compounded average growth rate (CAGR) showing a steady downward trend over this five-year period.
The year-on-year percentage variations are:
- 2024: -1.2%
- 2025: -1.3%
- 2026: -1.3%
- 2027: -1.3%
- 2028: -1.3%
Given the forecast, production trends suggest a consistent decline. Key factors to monitor include changes in agricultural policies, climate conditions, and innovations in farming technology, which could potentially reverse or exacerbate this downward trend.
