Sep 7, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: U.S. – Carrots And Turnips – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights.
The US carrot and turnip market is forecast to grow steadily, with volume projected to reach 1.7 million tons by 2035 at a CAGR of +0.7%, and value expected to hit $2.8 billion (nominal wholesale prices) at a CAGR of +2.2%. In 2024, consumption was approximately 1.6 million tons (valued at $2.2B), while domestic production totaled 1.4 million tons (valued at $1.9B). The US is a net importer, with 295K tons imported in 2024, primarily from Mexico (169K tons) and Canada (107K tons). Exports saw a rebound in 2024, increasing by 10% to 102K tons, with Canada being the dominant destination (89% share). Key trends include a relatively stable domestic consumption pattern, a slight contraction in average yield to 49 tons per hectare, and a 6.6% increase in the harvested area to 28K hectares in 2024.
Key Findings
US demand for carrots and turnips is driving sustained market growthMarket volume is projected to reach 1.7M tons by 2035Volume growth is forecast at a modest CAGR of +0.7% from 2024-2035Market value is expected to hit $2.8B (nominal prices) by 2035Value growth is anticipated to be stronger at a CAGR of +2.2%Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for carrots and turnips in the United States, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.7% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.7M tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.8B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionUnited States’s Consumption of Carrots And Turnips
In 2024, approx. 1.6M tons of carrots and turnips were consumed in the United States; surging by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at 1.6M tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.
The size of the carrot and turnip market in the United States amounted to $2.2B in 2024, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
ProductionUnited States’s Production of Carrots And Turnips
Carrot and turnip production in the United States totaled 1.4M tons in 2024, surging by 4.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Carrot and turnip production peaked at 1.5M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure. Carrot and turnip output in the United States indicated a relatively flat trend pattern, which was largely conditioned by a relatively flat trend pattern of the harvested area and a modest expansion in yield figures.
In value terms, carrot and turnip production expanded to $1.9B in 2024. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the production volume increased by 26%. Carrot and turnip production peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Yield
In 2024, the average yield of carrots and turnips in the United States contracted slightly to 49 tons per ha, waning by -1.9% on 2023. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of 52 tons per ha. From 2020 to 2024, the growth of the average carrot and turnip yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Harvested Area
In 2024, approx. 28K ha of carrots and turnips were harvested in the United States; increasing by 6.6% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at 35K ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.
ImportsUnited States’s Imports of Carrots And Turnips
In 2024, the amount of carrots and turnips imported into the United States stood at 295K tons, growing by 2.4% against the previous year’s figure. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +39.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
In value terms, carrot and turnip imports totaled $198M in 2024. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Imports By Country
Mexico (169K tons), Canada (107K tons) and Israel (10K tons) were the main suppliers of carrot and turnip imports to the United States, with a combined 97% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Guatemala, which accounted for a further 2.4%.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +18.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to the United States were Mexico ($88M), Canada ($80M) and Guatemala ($22M), together comprising 97% of total imports.
Guatemala, with a CAGR of +21.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $669 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 when the average import price increased by 16%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $673 per ton, leveling off in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($3,120 per ton), while the price for Israel ($516 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsUnited States’s Exports of Carrots And Turnips
In 2024, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips increased by 10% to 102K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight slump. The exports peaked at 122K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, carrot and turnip exports rose markedly to $143M in 2024. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports By Country
Canada (91K tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from the United States, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (7K tons), more than tenfold.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at -1.6%.
In value terms, Canada ($128M) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from the United States, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($8.1M), with a 5.6% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada was relatively modest.
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $1,401 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,411 per ton in 2023, and then contracted modestly in the following year.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($1,403 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico totaled $1,157 per ton.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+4.0%).