United States of America

PMA Membership

Do you currently reside in the United Sates or Canada and wish to become a member?

U.S. Market Information

Whether you are starting to investigate entering the United States fresh produce market or you have been trading with the U.S. for years, PMA’s resources help you gain a better understanding of market and consumer trends affecting the industry.

Consumer Trends

PMA's U.S. consumer information offers you valuable insight into the minds of American consumers.  We seek to identify what influences consumer purchases as well as trends and purchase patterns in the U.S. marketplace that may affect your business. 

Industry Trends

PMA is your gateway to solutions, strategies, and knowledge about the U.S. produce industry.  We strive to offer you the information you need to increase the success and profitability of your business in the U.S. marketplace.

For more information on the U.S. market & consumer trends members can contact the Information Resource Center at no charge.

Do you export to or import from the United States?

The following resources will help you better understand U.S. trade regulations, U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable availability and seasonality, U.S. free trade agreements, and more:

• Summary of Records Establishment and Maintenance Regulation
  PMA prepared a summary of the Records Establishment/ Maintenance section of the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. This is available to PMA members only.
• PMA Overview: Wood Packaging Material Regulations
  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has amended the regulations for the importation of wood packaging materials. Due to the produce industry's reliance on these materials, PMA developed this overview document that details the new rules.
• Free Trade Agreements Analysis
  To help its members understand global marketplace dynamics, PMA has prepared this analysis of current U.S. Free Trade Agreements and Regional Free Trade Agreements.