Key findings
Counter-seasonal fill
114 / 155items see an import peak in Dec–Mar — the shelf fills exactly when the local harvest is bare. Imports mirror the domestic calendar; they don't parallel it.
A two-country spine
82 & 70Mexico is a source for 82 foods, Canada for 70. No third country tops 16. And 28 foods draw ≥90% from a single country (18 Mexico, 7 Canada).
Dollars vs. drama
flat at the topThe biggest-value imports (ground beef, avocado, shrimp, banana) run nearly flat year-round; the wild seasonality sits in low-value produce like cherries (amplitude 3.3).
Compounded exposure
corr +0.29The most seasonal foods also tend to be the most origin-concentrated — two risks that co-occur in the record. Shown as association, never cause.
The record shows its gaps
82 blanks82 of 155 foods carry no import-reliance figure and 2 no concentration class. Gaps are shown as gaps, never padded.
The fingerprint wall
Each glyph is one food's 12-month seasonal fingerprint — the area rises above the dashed 1.0 baseline in the months imports surge. Reorder by peak month and the winter wave sweeps across the grid. Select any glyph to open its walk-through.
Value × seasonality
Where money lives versus where seasonality lives. Horizontal: annual import value (log scale). Vertical: seasonal amplitude (peak index minus trough). Base-load staples sit low-right; spiky produce sits high. Every dot is keyboard-reachable.
Amplitude is the spread of the seasonal index (max − min), a descriptive shape measure, not a volatility forecast.
Full data table — all 155 foods (source of record)
This table is the complete dataset. The interactive wall and charts above enhance it; the figures here are canonical. Columns are sortable when scripting is on.
| Ground beef | beef | $5.34B | ▲ +10.9% | Jan, Jul, Aug | 0.31 | Australia 49% | 0.30 | 5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado | fruit | $3.66B | ▼ -3% | Jan, Mar, Apr | 0.27 | Mexico 88% | 0.78 | 88% |
| Shrimp (P&D) | shellfish | $3.32B | ▲ +12.5% | Aug, Sep, Oct | 0.25 | India 50% | 0.32 | — |
| Tomato | fruiting | $2.85B | ▼ -21.6% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 0.49 | Mexico 81% | 0.68 | 81% |
| Grapes (table) | fruit | $2.59B | ▲ +11.1% | Jan, Mar, Jun | 2.07 | Peru 47% | 0.35 | 72% |
| Banana | fruit | $2.51B | ▲ +2.5% | Mar, Apr, May | 0.15 | Guatemala 37% | 0.22 | 100% |
| Salmon (skin-on fillet) | seafood | $2.46B | ▼ -8.4% | Mar, Apr, May | 0.25 | Chile 63% | 0.45 | — |
| Salmon fillet | seafood | $2.46B | ▼ -8.4% | Mar, Apr, May | 0.25 | Chile 63% | 0.45 | — |
| Coffee (roasted) | beverage | $2.18B | ▲ +5.8% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 0.30 | Switzerland 56% | 0.36 | — |
| Blueberry | fruit | $2.08B | ▼ -4.5% | Jan, Feb, Oct | 1.72 | Peru 56% | 0.39 | 99% |
| Bell pepper | fruiting | $1.69B | ▼ -5.1% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 0.77 | Mexico 73% | 0.60 | 82% |
| Shrimp (head-on) | shellfish | $1.62B | ▲ +1.7% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 0.18 | Ecuador 50% | 0.30 | — |
| Shrimp (shell-on) | shellfish | $1.62B | ▲ +1.7% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 0.18 | Ecuador 50% | 0.30 | — |
| Whole crab | shellfish | $1.55B | ▲ +46.3% | May, Jun, Jul | 2.18 | Canada 79% | 0.63 | — |
| Lamb | meat | $1.49B | ▲ +12.1% | Mar, Apr, Dec | 0.48 | Australia 72% | 0.60 | 54% |
| Cheddar cheese | other | $1.43B | ▼ -15.5% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 0.38 | Italy 24% | 0.11 | — |
| Cucumber | fruiting | $1.31B | ▼ -9.8% | Jan, Mar, Apr | 0.47 | Mexico 54% | 0.50 | 85% |
| Canned tuna | pantry | $1.15B | ▲ +3.5% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 0.37 | Thailand 48% | 0.26 | — |
| Beef tenderloin | beef | $1.09B | ▲ +8% | Mar, Jun, Oct | 0.25 | Canada 53% | 0.36 | 1% |
| Striploin | beef | $1.09B | ▲ +8% | Mar, Jun, Oct | 0.25 | Canada 53% | 0.36 | 1% |
| Whole salmon | seafood | $1.08B | ▼ -9.1% | Mar, May, Jun | 0.26 | Canada 47% | 0.28 | — |
| Raspberry | fruit | $1.04B | ▼ -12.6% | Mar, Apr, May | 1.31 | Mexico 100% | 1.00 | 83% |
| Strawberry | fruit | $1.03B | ▼ -11.5% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 2.50 | Mexico 98% | 0.95 | 21% |
| Lemon | citrus | $972M | ▼ -9% | Jul, Aug, Sep | 0.77 | Mexico 76% | 0.60 | 62% |
| Lime | citrus | $972M | ▼ -9% | Jul, Aug, Sep | 0.77 | Mexico 76% | 0.60 | — |
| Mango | fruit | $925M | ▲ +1.1% | May, Jun, Jul | 0.61 | Mexico 58% | 0.37 | — |
| Pineapple | fruit | $894M | ▲ +2.9% | Apr, May, Jun | 0.36 | Costa Rica 83% | 0.70 | 91% |
| Cashew | nut | $838M | ▼ -19.6% | Jul, Aug, Sep | 0.45 | Vietnam 88% | 0.78 | — |
| Honey | pantry | $657M | ▲ +6.7% | May, Jun, Jul | 0.58 | India 26% | 0.15 | — |
| Olives | pantry | $656M | ▲ +5.4% | Jun, Jul, Aug | 0.34 | Greece 35% | 0.24 | 84% |
| Whole lobster | shellfish | $642M | ▼ -1.3% | Jun, Aug, Oct | 2.14 | Canada 99% | 0.98 | — |
| Tilapia | seafood | $638M | ▼ -7.5% | Jan, Feb, Dec | 0.67 | China 50% | 0.29 | — |
| Pork loin | meat | $620M | ▼ -3.1% | Mar, Apr, Jun | 0.21 | Mexico 23% | 0.15 | 2% |
| Black pepper | spice | $598M | ▲ +13.8% | May, Jul, Oct | 0.36 | Vietnam 73% | 0.56 | — |
| Ribeye | beef | $590M | ▼ -3.2% | Aug, Oct, Nov | 0.34 | Canada 51% | 0.34 | 1% |
| Asparagus | stalks | $525M | ▼ -18.8% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 1.06 | Mexico 49% | 0.47 | 100% |
| Paprika / chili powder | spice | $514M | ▼ -13.1% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 0.20 | Mexico 24% | 0.17 | — |
| Watermelon | fruit | $453M | ▲ +2.8% | Mar, Apr, May | 2.96 | Mexico 77% | 0.62 | 41% |
| Ketchup & tomato sauce | pantry | $451M | ▼ -9.1% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 0.43 | Italy 80% | 0.65 | — |
| Cod | seafood | $437M | ▼ -5.8% | Jan, Feb, Dec | 0.48 | China 59% | 0.38 | — |
| Tuna loin | seafood | $436M | ▼ -8.1% | Jun, Jul, Aug | 0.30 | Indonesia 37% | 0.26 | — |
| Plantain | fruit | $407M | ▲ +22.5% | Aug, Sep, Oct | 0.19 | Guatemala 50% | 0.33 | — |
| Butter (AA, bulk) | other | $404M | ▼ -42.7% | Sep, Oct, Nov | 0.30 | Ireland 46% | 0.37 | — |
| Pecorino (sheep's-milk cheese) | dairy | $403M | ▼ -6.9% | Aug, Oct, Nov | 0.25 | Italy 44% | 0.28 | — |
| Cantaloupe | fruit | $365M | ▼ -5.5% | Jan, Mar, Apr | 2.08 | Guatemala 58% | 0.41 | 71% |
| Button mushroom | mushroom | $352M | ▼ -7.3% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 0.14 | Canada 94% | 0.88 | 29% |
| Catfish | seafood | $350M | ▼ -1% | Jan, Jun, Jul | 0.33 | Vietnam 95% | 0.91 | — |
| Kiwi | fruit | $347M | ▲ +25% | May, Jun, Jul | 1.05 | New Zealand 56% | 0.38 | 80% |
| Pecan | nut | $341M | ▼ -31.6% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 0.97 | Mexico 99% | 0.98 | 53% |
| Onion | allium | $341M | ▼ -30.3% | Mar, May, Nov | 0.36 | Mexico 64% | 0.46 | 20% |
| Red onion | allium | $341M | ▼ -30.3% | Mar, May, Nov | 0.36 | Mexico 64% | 0.46 | 20% |
| Red potato | tuber | $320M | ▼ -5.4% | Jan, Mar, Nov | 0.73 | Canada 100% | 1.00 | 7% |
| Russet potato | tuber | $320M | ▼ -5.4% | Jan, Mar, Nov | 0.73 | Canada 100% | 1.00 | 7% |
| Tea (black) | beverage | $306M | ▼ -10.3% | May, Sep, Oct | 0.27 | India 18% | 0.09 | — |
| Broccoli | cruciferous | $303M | ▼ -24.5% | Jan, Mar, Dec | 0.84 | Mexico 91% | 0.83 | 34% |
| Yeast (baking) | pantry | $293M | ▼ -16.5% | May, Jun, Jul | 0.23 | Canada 48% | 0.33 | — |
| Prosciutto & cured ham | meat | $291M | ▲ +3.9% | Aug, Oct, Nov | 0.52 | Italy 76% | 0.61 | — |
| Orange | citrus | $281M | ▲ +7.7% | Jul, Aug, Sep | 3.01 | Chile 40% | 0.26 | 32% |
| Pork belly | meat | $270M | ▲ +11.3% | Mar, Aug, Oct | 0.21 | Canada 95% | 0.90 | 1% |
| Garlic | allium | $262M | ▼ -9.3% | Jan, Feb, Dec | 0.29 | China 38% | 0.25 | 53% |
| Ahi tuna (fresh) | seafood | $258M | ▼ -7.9% | Mar, May, Jun | 0.23 | Mexico 32% | 0.16 | — |
| Green beans | fruiting | $253M | ▲ +12.9% | Jan, Mar, Dec | 1.10 | — | not tracked | 54% |
| Squid | shellfish | $244M | ▲ +5.5% | Jan, Jul, Aug | 0.28 | Argentina 23% | 0.12 | — |
| Sardines | pantry | $218M | ▲ +6.9% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 0.25 | Poland 29% | 0.17 | — |
| Cherry (sweet) | fruit | $209M | ▲ +85.5% | Jan, Aug, Dec | 3.30 | Chile 71% | 0.56 | 51% |
| Snapper | seafood | $206M | ▲ +4.7% | Jul, Aug, Dec | 0.27 | Mexico 29% | 0.17 | — |
| Coconut | fruit | $193M | ▲ +31.8% | Jul, Aug, Oct | 0.47 | Philippines 50% | 0.30 | — |
| Zucchini | fruiting | $190M | ▼ -16.7% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 1.82 | Mexico 95% | 0.91 | 48% |
| Whole halibut | seafood | $174M | ▲ +2.5% | Jun, Jul, Aug | 1.11 | Canada 89% | 0.80 | — |
| Carrot | root | $164M | ▼ -16.9% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 0.43 | Mexico 44% | 0.37 | 8% |
| Cinnamon | spice | $162M | ▲ +6.4% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 0.22 | Indonesia 35% | 0.30 | — |
| Romaine lettuce | greens | $159M | ▼ -4% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 1.15 | Mexico 89% | 0.80 | 6% |
| Goat | meat | $158M | ▲ +13.4% | Apr, May, Dec | 0.47 | Australia 98% | 0.96 | — |
| Parmesan (Italian grating cheese) | dairy | $156M | ▼ -46% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 0.23 | Italy 92% | 0.85 | — |
| Yogurt | dairy | $153M | ▲ +2.1% | Apr, Jul, Dec | 0.13 | Canada 50% | 0.41 | — |
| Cassava (yuca) | root | $146M | ▲ +31% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 0.38 | Costa Rica 85% | 0.73 | — |
| Papaya | fruit | $145M | – +0.2% | Apr, May, Jun | 0.38 | Mexico 89% | 0.80 | 100% |
| Haddock | seafood | $144M | ▲ +46.6% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 0.55 | China 46% | 0.31 | — |
| Tomatillo | fruiting | $137M | ▲ +15.9% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 0.28 | — | not tracked | — |
| Pear | fruit | $128M | ▲ +0.6% | Mar, Apr, May | 2.00 | Argentina 54% | 0.38 | 46% |
| Jalapeño | fruiting | $124M | ▼ -26.3% | Jan, Apr, May | 0.70 | Mexico 98% | 0.95 | 100% |
| Branzino / sea bass | seafood | $121M | ▲ +8.2% | Mar, Oct, Dec | 0.16 | Turkey 43% | 0.31 | — |
| Apple | fruit | $120M | ▼ -5.6% | May, Jun, Jul | 2.63 | Chile 43% | 0.33 | 8% |
| Dates | fruit | $120M | ▲ +25.9% | Feb, Mar, Apr | 0.67 | Mexico 42% | 0.23 | 59% |
| Ginger root | root | $119M | ▼ -17% | Mar, Apr, Dec | 0.25 | Peru 41% | 0.30 | 99% |
| Fresh mozzarella / fresh cheese | dairy | $117M | ▼ -18.5% | Jun, Jul, Aug | 0.37 | Italy 26% | 0.14 | — |
| Eggs | other | $116M | ▲ +1745.1% | Apr, May, Aug | 0.58 | Brazil 36% | 0.27 | — |
| Macadamia | nut | $114M | ▲ +21% | Aug, Sep, Nov | 0.76 | South Africa 37% | 0.25 | — |
| Bacon (cured) | meat | $111M | ▲ +1.4% | Aug, Sep, Dec | 0.22 | Canada 98% | 0.97 | 0% |
| Pickles | pantry | $109M | ▲ +14.6% | Mar, Apr, Sep | 0.54 | India 50% | 0.28 | — |
| Cauliflower | cruciferous | $109M | ▲ +6% | Aug, Sep, Oct | 0.78 | Mexico 72% | 0.58 | 28% |
| Soy sauce | pantry | $108M | ▼ -8.5% | Apr, May, Dec | 0.28 | China 35% | 0.18 | — |
| Cherry tomato | fruiting | $104M | ▼ -7.8% | Jan, Feb, Apr | 1.39 | Mexico 75% | 0.59 | 14% |
| Vanilla | spice | $96M | ▼ -25.9% | Mar, Apr, May | 0.85 | Madagascar 70% | 0.52 | — |
| Eggplant | fruiting | $95M | ▼ -20.3% | Jan, Mar, Dec | 1.35 | Mexico 87% | 0.77 | — |
| Habanero pepper | fruiting | $93M | ▼ -8.1% | Mar, Apr, May | 0.43 | Mexico 94% | 0.88 | 100% |
| Tomato paste | pantry | $92M | ▲ +13.6% | Jun, Jul, Dec | 0.30 | Italy 43% | 0.27 | — |
| Spinach | greens | $88M | ▼ -8.6% | Jan, Mar, Dec | 0.50 | Mexico 71% | 0.59 | 22% |
| Brussels sprouts | cruciferous | $86M | ▼ -15.8% | Feb, Mar, Apr | 1.84 | Mexico 87% | 0.77 | 100% |
| Iceberg lettuce | greens | $83M | ▼ -13.6% | Mar, Oct, Nov | 0.23 | Mexico 74% | 0.61 | 5% |
| Cilantro | herbs | $81M | ▼ -17.2% | Jan, Feb, Dec | 0.53 | Mexico 96% | 0.91 | — |
| Celery | stalks | $78M | ▼ -10.9% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 1.03 | Mexico 90% | 0.81 | 16% |
| Yam | root | $77M | ▼ -26% | Sep, Oct, Nov | 0.32 | Jamaica 42% | 0.24 | — |
| Cabbage | cruciferous | $76M | ▼ -5.7% | Aug, Sep, Oct | 0.85 | Mexico 54% | 0.50 | 17% |
| Canned tomatoes | pantry | $73M | ▼ -11.7% | Mar, Oct, Dec | 0.28 | Italy 59% | 0.40 | — |
| Corn on the cob | fruiting | $67M | ▼ -25.3% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 2.22 | Mexico 87% | 0.76 | 14% |
| Cumin | spice | $66M | ▼ -17.2% | Jul, Aug, Sep | 0.33 | India 80% | 0.65 | — |
| Caviar | pantry | $63M | ▲ +26.1% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 1.57 | China 55% | 0.33 | — |
| Grouper | seafood | $62M | ▼ -12.4% | Jan, Apr, Jul | 0.25 | Mexico 51% | 0.31 | — |
| Processed cheese (American) | dairy | $60M | ▲ +3.8% | Mar, Oct, Nov | 0.41 | France 22% | 0.12 | — |
| Pork shoulder | meat | $60M | ▼ -29.6% | May, Jun, Jul | 0.32 | Canada 76% | 0.60 | 0% |
| Green onion | allium | $59M | ▲ +3.4% | Sep, Oct, Dec | 0.41 | Mexico 95% | 0.90 | 4% |
| Specialty mushrooms (shiitake, oyster) | mushroom | $57M | ▼ -16.5% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 1.59 | Italy 25% | 0.18 | 6% |
| Chayote | fruiting | $54M | ▼ -8.5% | Mar, Oct, Nov | 0.41 | Mexico 60% | 0.52 | — |
| Whole trout | seafood | $52M | ▲ +5.4% | Mar, May, Sep | 0.19 | Norway 80% | 0.65 | — |
| Turmeric | spice | $51M | ▼ -0.7% | May, Jul, Oct | 0.36 | India 70% | 0.53 | — |
| Sweet potato | tuber | $45M | ▼ -9.3% | Feb, Jul, Oct | 0.66 | China 58% | 0.38 | 7% |
| Mahi-mahi | seafood | $43M | ▼ -21.9% | Feb, Mar, Apr | 0.58 | Ecuador 71% | 0.52 | — |
| Prepared mustard | pantry | $43M | ▼ -6.1% | Mar, Jun, Oct | 0.20 | Canada 43% | 0.34 | — |
| Cardamom | spice | $43M | ▲ +54% | Mar, Apr, May | 0.65 | Guatemala 55% | 0.44 | — |
| Yellow squash | fruiting | $42M | ▼ -40.4% | Feb, Mar, Apr | 2.62 | Mexico 100% | 0.99 | 17% |
| Anchovies | pantry | $41M | ▼ -16% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 0.40 | Morocco 32% | 0.22 | — |
| Poblano pepper | fruiting | $40M | ▼ -21.9% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 0.94 | Mexico 100% | 1.00 | 100% |
| Butternut squash | fruiting | $38M | – -0.3% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 1.85 | Mexico 95% | 0.91 | 16% |
| Bok choy | greens | $36M | ▼ -9.4% | Jan, Sep, Dec | 0.65 | Mexico 78% | 0.66 | — |
| Okra | fruiting | $36M | ▼ -37.7% | Mar, Jun, Jul | 0.65 | Honduras 60% | 0.45 | — |
| Red leaf lettuce | greens | $34M | ▲ +26.9% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 0.51 | Canada 53% | 0.50 | 4% |
| Green leaf lettuce | greens | $34M | ▲ +26.9% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 0.51 | Canada 53% | 0.50 | 4% |
| Blue cheese | dairy | $33M | ▼ -7.3% | Sep, Oct, Nov | 0.49 | France 27% | 0.21 | — |
| Grapefruit | citrus | $33M | ▼ -16% | Jul, Aug, Sep | 1.69 | South Africa 47% | 0.30 | 21% |
| Serrano pepper | fruiting | $31M | ▼ -34.6% | Mar, Apr, May | 0.90 | Mexico 100% | 1.00 | 100% |
| Daikon radish | root | $28M | ▼ -29.7% | Jan, Feb, Dec | 1.05 | Mexico 62% | 0.48 | — |
| Snow peas | fruiting | $24M | ▼ -25.8% | Jan, Mar, Dec | 1.27 | Guatemala 51% | 0.38 | 41% |
| Leek | allium | $24M | ▼ -33.3% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 0.83 | Mexico 67% | 0.51 | — |
| Jicama | root | $24M | ▼ -17.1% | Jan, Mar, Apr | 0.56 | Mexico 86% | 0.76 | — |
| Scallops | shellfish | $21M | ▼ -34% | Jan, Oct, Dec | 0.87 | Japan 41% | 0.23 | — |
| Cloves | spice | $21M | ▼ -24.8% | Mar, Apr, May | 0.28 | Indonesia 46% | 0.27 | — |
| Napa cabbage | greens | $20M | ▼ -11.8% | Aug, Sep, Oct | 2.17 | Mexico 51% | 0.50 | 5% |
| Sole (Dover/lemon) | seafood | $20M | ▼ -12.8% | Mar, Apr, May | 0.79 | Netherlands 62% | 0.46 | — |
| Beet | root | $19M | ▼ -15.4% | Feb, Mar, Apr | 0.92 | Canada 51% | 0.46 | 75% |
| Nopales (cactus paddles) | greens | $18M | ▼ -12.1% | Feb, Mar, Oct | 0.32 | Mexico 100% | 1.00 | — |
| Saffron | spice | $17M | ▼ -2.3% | Jul, Aug, Oct | 0.55 | Spain 80% | 0.66 | — |
| Nutmeg | spice | $16M | ▼ -10.1% | May, Sep, Nov | 0.47 | Indonesia 65% | 0.46 | — |
| Octopus | shellfish | $16M | ▼ -29.6% | Oct, Nov, Dec | 0.33 | Spain 31% | 0.17 | — |
| Coriander seed | spice | $12M | ▼ -11.9% | Mar, Jul, Oct | 0.26 | India 46% | 0.31 | — |
| Kale | greens | $12M | ▼ -36.3% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 1.23 | Mexico 96% | 0.92 | — |
| Acorn squash | fruiting | $11M | – -0.5% | Jan, Feb, Nov | 2.26 | Mexico 98% | 0.95 | 5% |
| Rutabaga | root | $11M | ▼ -4.8% | Aug, Sep, Oct | 0.89 | Mexico 62% | 0.44 | — |
| Almond | nut | $10M | ▼ -27.6% | Apr, Jul, Dec | 0.83 | Spain 58% | 0.38 | 0% |
| Butter lettuce | greens | $7M | ▼ -21.3% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 1.38 | Canada 92% | 0.86 | 1% |
| Walnut | nut | $6M | ▲ +42.9% | Jan, Mar, Dec | 0.79 | Canada 37% | 0.25 | 2% |
| Pistachio | nut | $3M | ▼ -58.1% | Mar, Sep, Dec | 0.68 | Turkey 76% | 0.60 | 0% |
| Clams | shellfish | $3M | ▼ -32.7% | Jun, Jul, Aug | 0.62 | Canada 65% | 0.47 | — |
| Artichoke | stalks | $2M | ▼ -28.1% | Jan, Feb, Mar | 2.95 | Mexico 96% | 0.93 | 3% |
| Collard greens | greens | $177K | ▼ -43.9% | Jan, Nov, Dec | 2.12 | Mexico 62% | 0.53 | — |