Canada: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Canada

The Canadian blueberry and cranberry market fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Canada

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Canada amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 3.6% against the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32%. The blueberry and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of blueberries and cranberries were harvested in Canada; waning by -2.5% against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Canada

Blueberry and cranberry exports from Canada reduced slightly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -1.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to -1.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +1.7% per year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, blueberry and cranberry imports into Canada dropped notably to X tons, shrinking by -18.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +90.0% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Canada, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +333.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Peru ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Canada, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +358.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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