Asia-Pacific: Canary Seed Market 2025

Canary Seed Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific canary seed market increased by 18% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Canary Seed Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, canary seed production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 172%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Thailand (X tons) remains the largest canary seed producing country in Asia-Pacific, comprising approx. 76% of total volume. Moreover, canary seed production in Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), sixfold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.6% share.

In Thailand, canary seed production increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+0.9% per year) and Australia (-0.3% per year).

The average canary seed yield totaled X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 0.5% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of canary seed in Asia-Pacific declined modestly to X ha, stabilizing at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 3%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Canary Seed Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

For the fourth year in a row, Asia-Pacific recorded growth in shipments abroad of canary seed, which increased by 5.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 505%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canary seed exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 268% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main exporter of canary seed, constituting 61% of total exports. Australia (X tons) took a 23% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Pakistan (11%). China (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to canary seed exports from India stood at +20.3%. At the same time, Singapore (+60.3%), Pakistan (+33.1%) and Australia (+10.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +60.3% from 2012-2022. China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of India (+20 p.p.), Pakistan (+8.2 p.p.) and Singapore (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of China (-11.7 p.p.) and Australia (-15 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest canary seed supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were Australia ($X), India ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together comprising 93% of total exports. China and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.6%.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +58.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Canary Seed Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, supplies from abroad of canary seed increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canary seed imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Indonesia represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 47% of total imports. China (X tons) held a 21% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Philippines (12%). Japan (X tons), Australia (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to canary seed imports into Indonesia stood at +10.4%. At the same time, China (+61.0%), Australia (+52.0%), the Philippines (+17.7%), Pakistan (+17.5%) and Thailand (+4.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +61.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Japan (-1.3%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-7.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, the Philippines, Australia and Pakistan increased by +21, +5.4, +4.1 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported canary seed in Asia-Pacific, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with an 11% share.

In Indonesia, canary seed imports increased at an average annual rate of +16.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+66.2% per year) and the Philippines (+23.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canary seed import price increased by +122.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+16.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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