Canada: Canary Seed Market 2025

Canary Seed Market Size in Canada

The Canadian canary seed market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -11.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Canary seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Canary Seed Production in Canada

In value terms, canary seed production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Canary seed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average canary seed yield in Canada shrank to X tons per ha, waning by -14% against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canary seed yield decreased by -21.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 80%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average canary seed 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.

The canary seed harvested area in Canada dropped to X ha in 2022, which is down by -6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 31% against the previous year. The canary seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canary Seed Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, approx. X tons of canary seed were exported from Canada; with a decrease of -18.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canary seed exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +69.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for canary seed exports from Canada, accounting for a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, canary seed exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Algeria (X tons), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico amounted to +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+1.3% per year) and Algeria (+16.2% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for canary seed exports from Canada, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico totaled +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+3.5% per year) and Algeria (+20.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canary seed export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canary seed export price increased by +92.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Morocco ($X per ton) and Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canary Seed Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, purchases abroad of canary seed increased by 5,448% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 1,891,933% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canary seed imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 742,905% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of canary seed imports to Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +259.4%).

In value terms, the largest canary seed suppliers to Canada were the United States ($X) and Spain ($X).

Spain, with a CAGR of +260.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canary seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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