Processed Food Products
U.S. Processed Food Products Exports in 2021
Total Export Value
$34.24 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
11 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$31.76 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2.6% (2012-2021)
In 2020, the value of U.S. prepared food exports to the world was $6.7 billion, unchanged from the prior year. Canada and Mexico remain the top two markets, accounting for 42 percent of total exports. Canada and the EU27+UK, the third largest U.S. export market, had the largest increases at $130 million and $62 million, respectively. The year-to-year stability of U.S. prepared food exports can be attributed in part to the strength and size of the markets of USMCA partners Canada and Mexico.
More information from the 2020 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook
Top 10 Markets for Processed Food Products in 2021
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Canada | $10.4 Billion |
| Mexico | $4.77 Billion |
| European Union | $2.01 Billion |
| Japan | $1.85 Billion |
| South Korea | $1.66 Billion |
| China | $1.42 Billion |
| Philippines | $846.99 Million |
| Australia | $774.11 Million |
| United Kingdom | $765.53 Million |
| Taiwan | $659.23 Million |
Data and Analysis
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News and Features
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