U.S. asparagus production by state 2009-2021

Asparagus production in the United States is concentrated between three states: California, Michigan, and Washington. In 2021, Washington produced about 160 thousand centrum weight of asparagus, slightly less than Michigan’s production volume of 257.6 thousand centrum weight.

Asparagus production worldwide

Asparagus is a healthy and delicious vegetable which does well in environments in which the soil freezes in the wintertime or places with dry seasons. Though the United States produced around 33.7 thousand metric tons of asparagus in 2020, this is rather insignificant on a global scale. China had the highest production volume of asparagus in that year, at 7.3 million metric tons. Peru, Mexico, and Germany are also major producers of asparagus.

Vegetable consumption in the U.S.

On average, Americans consume around 1.2 pounds of asparagus a year, making it one of the least popular vegetables in the United States in 2020. In stark contrast, per capita consumption of tomatoes and onions among Americans in 2020 amounted to 19.32 and 21.03 pounds, respectively. This might be explained by the fact that tomatoes and onions are main ingredients in many different foods, such as sauces, sandwiches, and salads.