Canada: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Canada

In 2021, the Canadian other cereals market decreased by -0.2% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +77.7% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Other Cereals Production in Canada

In value terms, other cereals production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of other cerealses in Canada stood at X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 8.4%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average other cereals 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 other cereals harvested area in Canada contracted to X ha in 2021, waning by -9% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, other cereals harvested area increased by +68.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The other cereals harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Canada

Other cereals exports from Canada fell to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -12.1% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +16.4% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for other cereals exports from Canada, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, other cereals exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Philippines (X tons), with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+47.8% per year) and the Philippines (+198.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for other cereals exports from Canada, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+19.7% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average other cereals export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, other cereals export price increased by +23.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 30%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the United States (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, approx. X tons of other cerealses were imported into Canada; with a decrease of -5.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 625%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of other cereals imports to Canada, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Ecuador and India, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +86.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X), Peru ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest other cereals suppliers to Canada, together accounting for 86% of total imports. Ecuador, South Africa and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9%.

Among the main suppliers, Ecuador, with a CAGR of +43.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average other cereals import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -18.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 338%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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