UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HS CODE 070920 IMPORT DATA AND IMPORTERS
Strategic Market Analysis of Fresh or Chilled Asparagus Imports (Values in USD Thousands)
The United States is a massive consumer market for fresh produce. Examining the import trajectory of Fresh or Chilled Asparagus (HS Code 070920) provides crucial insights into Latin American supply chains, market contractions, and emerging global corridors.
| EXPORTERS | 2021 VALUE | 2022 VALUE | 2023 VALUE | 2024 VALUE | 2025 VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World (Total) | - | - | - | 684,859 | 551,359 |
| Peru | - | - | - | 333,927 | 316,708 |
| Mexico | - | - | - | 335,377 | 218,077 |
| Canada | - | - | - | 14,096 | 13,601 |
| Ecuador | - | - | - | 1,124 | 1,073 |
| Australia | - | - | - | 205 | 745 |
| Argentina | - | - | - | 31 | 320 |
| El Salvador | - | - | - | - | 233 |
| India | - | - | - | - | 192 |
| Chile | - | - | - | 47 | 163 |
| Indonesia | - | - | - | - | 78 |
| Thailand | - | - | - | - | 77 |
| Viet Nam | - | - | - | - | 52 |
| Cambodia | - | - | - | - | 22 |
| France | - | - | - | - | 8 |
| Guatemala | - | - | - | 52 | 5 |
| China | - | - | - | - | 5 |
MARKET DYNAMICS AND SUPPLIER SHIFTS
GLOBAL TRADE TRAJECTORY (2024-2025)
The global import value for the US market experienced a significant contraction, dropping from $684.8M in 2024 to $551.3M in 2025. This roughly 19.5% decline signals a shift in domestic demand or major disruptions in agricultural output across key sourcing regions.
THE PERU AND MEXICO DUOPOLY
The supply chain for fresh asparagus in the US is overwhelmingly dominated by a tight duopoly between Peru and Mexico. Together, they accounted for over 97% of the total US import value in 2025.
A CLOSER LOOK AT MARKET CONTRACTION
While Mexico led the market slightly in 2024 with $335.3M compared to Peru's $333.9M, a dramatic shift occurred in 2025. Mexican exports plummeted by 35% to $218M. Consequently, Peru officially took the crown as the primary supplier to the USA, despite a marginal dip in its own export value down to $316.7M.
IMPACT ON PRICING AND LOGISTICS
The severe drop in Mexican volumes suggests adverse weather phenomena or labor shortages. This places intense pressure on US wholesale buyers who must rapidly secure alternative logistics corridors, increasingly relying on sea freight from South American hubs or paying premiums for air-freighted cargo from emerging secondary markets like Australia and Argentina.
EMERGING MARKETS & GROWTH CORRIDORS
Although the primary volume remains locked in Latin America, 2025 marked the entrance of several new suppliers stepping in to fill the gap left by Mexico's decline.
DIVERSIFICATION IN SUPPLY CHAINS
Canada remains a stable tertiary supplier, contributing a consistent $13.6M in 2025. However, true diversification is occurring at the micro-level, with countries like Australia growing their export value from $205K to $745K.
NEW ENTRANTS TO THE US MARKET
The 2025 data introduces fresh competition from Asian and Central American markets that recorded zero trade in 2024. El Salvador ($233K) and India ($192K) successfully penetrated the US asparagus sector, showcasing shifting procurement strategies by American retailers.
MARKET VERIFICATION VIA BOL
To understand exactly which US supermarkets and distribution networks are initiating these shifts toward Australia, India, and El Salvador, analyzing Bill of Lading (BOL) data is crucial. This intelligence exposes the exact importer entities driving the fresh produce market.
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