Processed fruits and vegetables Spending

How much American households spend on processed fruits and vegetables — 2024 data from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey

Annual average (2024)
$203
Share of total spending
0.3%
Change vs 2023
+19.4%
Change vs 2020
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Spending Insight: Processed fruits and vegetables

American households spent an average of $203 on processed fruits and vegetables in 2024, representing 0.3% of total consumer expenditures. This marks a notable 19.4% increase from 2023 ($170), outpacing general inflation and suggesting growing consumer prioritization of this category.

Historical trends for processed fruits and vegetables show how consumer priorities shift over time as wages, prices, and preferences evolve.

Income is the strongest predictor of processed fruits and vegetables spending: the top income quintile spends $303/year versus $125 for the lowest quintile — a 2.4x gap. Regionally, the Northeast spends the most ($242/year) while the South spends the least ($183/year). Use the cross-cuts below — by income, region, age, household size, and housing tenure — to see which demographic factors drive this category hardest for your situation.

Spending Trend (2020–2024)

Year Annual Amount
2024 $203
2023 $170

By Income Level (2024)

How processed fruits and vegetables spending varies across income quintiles

Income Group Annual Amount
Lowest 20% $125
Second 20% $170
Middle 20% $182
Fourth 20% $236
Highest 20% $303

See full income breakdown →

By Region (2024)

Geographic variation in processed fruits and vegetables spending

Midwest
$185
0.2%
Northeast
$242
0.3%
South
$183
0.3%
West
$225
0.2%

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By Age Group (2024)

How processed fruits and vegetables spending changes across the lifecycle

Age Group Annual Amount
25–34 $183
35–44 $244
45–54 $252
55–64 $186
65–74 $189
75 and older $175
Under 25 $133

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By Household Size (2024)

Size Annual
1 Person $115
2 People $241
3 People $200
4 People $245
5 or More $285

By Housing Tenure (2024)

Tenure Annual
Homeowner (with mortgage) $230
Homeowner (no mortgage) $244
Renter $208

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the average household spend on processed fruits and vegetables? ▼
The average American household spent $203 on processed fruits and vegetables in 2024, according to the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. This represents 0.3% of total household spending.
Is processed fruits and vegetables spending increasing? ▼
Processed fruits and vegetables spending increased by 19.4% from 2023 to 2024 ($170 to $203).
How does income affect processed fruits and vegetables spending? ▼
The lowest income quintile spends $125/year on processed fruits and vegetables, while the highest quintile spends $303/year — a 2.4x difference. Higher-income households spend more in absolute terms but may allocate a smaller share of their budget.
Which region spends the most on processed fruits and vegetables? ▼
The Northeast region spends the most at $242/year, while the South region spends the least at $183/year on processed fruits and vegetables.
Which age group spends the most on processed fruits and vegetables? ▼
Households headed by someone in the 45–54 age group spend the most on processed fruits and vegetables at $252/year.
Does household size affect processed fruits and vegetables spending? ▼
Yes. 1 Person households spend $115/year on processed fruits and vegetables, while 5 or More households spend $285/year. Larger households generally spend more in absolute terms on most categories.

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Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey (BLS CEX). BLS CEX homepage. Data represents average annual expenditures per consumer unit. 2024 data released 2025. See our methodology for processing details.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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