Canada: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Canada

The Canadian apple market shrank slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Canada

In value terms, apple production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apples in Canada reduced to X tons per ha in 2021, which is down by -11.3% against 2020 figures. Overall, the yield showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 19%. The apple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Canada was estimated at X ha in 2021, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, shipments abroad of apples increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +59.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, apple exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Cuba (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Canada, together accounting for 88% of total exports. These countries were followed by India, the UK, Israel and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 9.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +126.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Canada, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+31.6% per year) and Israel (+234.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (+47.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Canada

For the third year in a row, Canada recorded decline in purchases abroad of apples, which decreased by -0.4% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest apple supplier to Canada, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by New Zealand (X tons), with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-2.9% per year) and New Zealand (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Canada, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-3.9% per year) and New Zealand (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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