Onion Imports to the United States in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
In the year 2024, a total of approximately 112.57 million kilograms of onions were imported into the United States. This massive shipment was contained within 9,228.75 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). Let's delve deeper into the details of these imports, focusing on the countries of origin, top exporters, and importers.
Onion Imports by Quantity
The onions were primarily shipped in six different packaging units: BAG, CTN, PKG, SAK, PCS, BOX, CAS, BIN, DRM, and TRY. The distribution was as follows:
- BAG: 1,516,068 (1453 Shipments)
- CTN: 1,859,601 (849 Shipments)
- PKG: 910,364 (501 Shipments)
- SAK: 335,255 (299 Shipments)
- PCS: 486,651 (295 Shipments)
- BOX: 235,177 (138 Shipments)
- CAS: 136,831 (69 Shipments)
- BIN: 1,067 (20 Shipments)
- DRM: 2,296 (10 Shipments)
- TRY: 23,782 (10 Shipments)
Top Exporting Countries of Onions to the U.S.
The top five countries exporting onions to the United States in 2024 were as follows:
| Country | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| Peru (PE) | 732 |
| Lao PDR (LA) | 692 |
| China (CN) | 682 |
| Spain (ES) | 320 |
| New Zealand (NZ) | 262 |
Peruvian Onions Exports to the U.S.
- Port: Cristobal (452 Shipments)
- Port: Puerto Manzanillo (112 Shipments)
- Port: Archipel. de Las Perlas (105 Shipments)
Laotian Onions Exports to the U.S.
- Port: Callao (187 Shipments)
- Port: Puerto Manzanillo (166 Shipments)
- Port: Cartagena (153 Shipments)
Chinese Onions Exports to the U.S.
- Port: Qingdao (559 Shipments)
- Port: Pusan (60 Shipments)
- Port: Hulutao (17 Shipments)
Spanish Onions Exports to the U.S.
- Port: Valencia (177 Shipments)
- Port: Algeciras (56 Shipments)
- Port: Pointe à Pitre (48 Shipments)
New Zealand Onions Exports to the U.S.
- Port: Auckland (151 Shipments)
- Port: Tauranga (82 Shipments)
- Port: Puerto Manzanillo (23 Shipments)
Top Importers of Onions in the U.S.
The onion imports were received by several importers. Here are the top five:
| Importer | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| G&R Farms | 533 |
| Bland Farms LLC | 261 |
| Keystone Foods | 90 |
| SUN World International, Inc. | 85 |
| Premium Fresh Produce, Inc. | 74 |
While this overview provides a general idea of the onion imports to the United States in 2024, keep in mind that there might be additional details and complexities involved in the logistics and distribution of these shipments. For more specific information or insights into other agricultural products or trade topics, feel free to ask!