Asparagus production in the United States is concentrated between three states: California, Michigan, and Washington. In 2022, Washington produced about 151.9 thousand centrum weight of asparagus, slightly less than Michigan’s production volume of 273.9 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 27.5 thousand metric tons of asparagus in 2021, 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 two pounds of asparagus a year, making it one of the least popular vegetables in the United States in 2021. In stark contrast, per capita consumption of tomatoes and onions among Americans in 2021 amounted to 20.5 and 18.8 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.
U.S. asparagus production from 2009 to 2023, by state (in 1,000 cwt)*
* Asparagus for fresh market and processing. 2012 figures are preliminary.
** Includes a small amount of processing asparagus.
cwt = centum weight is defined as 100 lb, which is equal to 45.36 kg.
***Data for California and Washington unavailable for 2023.
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US Department of Agriculture, & Economic Research Service. (February 12, 2024). U.S. asparagus production from 2009 to 2023, by state (in 1,000 cwt)* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 08, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/192935/us-asparagus-production-by-state/
US Department of Agriculture, und Economic Research Service. "U.S. asparagus production from 2009 to 2023, by state (in 1,000 cwt)*." Chart. February 12, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 08, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/192935/us-asparagus-production-by-state/
US Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. (2024). U.S. asparagus production from 2009 to 2023, by state (in 1,000 cwt)*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 08, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/192935/us-asparagus-production-by-state/
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