Does the US import most of its vegetables from Mexico?

Although the United States buys more vegetables from Mexico than from any other country, only 35% of the U.S. vegetable supply is imported. Most fruit in the U.S. — around 60% — is sourced from other countries. 

In 2023, 63% of U.S. vegetable imports, and 47% of fruits and nuts imports, came from Mexico, according to the Department of Agriculture. Around 90% of Mexico’s horticultural exports go to the U.S., totalling $19.7 billion in 2023. 

In 2024, Colorado imported almost $1.1 billion in products from Mexico. Agricultural goods accounted for $8 million, while $155 million in navigational and medical instruments and $96 million in household appliances were imported. Mexico is currently subject to a 25% tariff on steel, aluminum and automobiles. 

Colorado imported over $16 billion in products from around the world, including $3.3 billion in oil and gas and $1.1 billion in electronic components.