Canada: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Canada

The Canadian citrus fruit market rose modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Canada, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Canada worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, imports of citrus fruits into Canada dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Canada, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Mexico, Argentina and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Morocco ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Canada, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Mexico, China and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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