High-value products drive total U.S. agricultural import growth

The value of U.S. agricultural imports fell slightly from the 2024 record of $213 billion to $212 billion in 2025. The reduction was partially attributable to the implementation of new tariffs in 2025. Over the last decade, at least half the growth has been associated with horticultural products—a category including high-value products such as fruits, vegetables, alcoholic beverages, essential oils, tree nuts, and nursery stock. In 2025, imports of horticultural products fell 8 percent, largely on decreased value and volume of imports of alcoholic beverages, essential oils and vegetables. Import values of tropical products (especially cocoa and coffee) rose with global prices—while beef imports (up 24 percent in 2025, from countries such as Australia) helped ease tight domestic supplies. Growth in high-value agricultural imports has been driven by demand for year-round supply, changing consumer preferences, and a strong exchange rate.