Canada: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Canada

In 2021, the Canadian candied fruit market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -11.8% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Production in Canada

In value terms, candied fruit production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, overseas shipments of candied fruits decreased by -92.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 725% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, candied fruit exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 283% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from Canada, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tons), fourfold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -23.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (0.0% per year) and Japan (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Canada, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (0.0% per year) and Japan (+3.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, candied fruit export price decreased by -21.8% against 2018 indices. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of candied fruits, when their volume increased by 32% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 126%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to Canada, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+17.8% per year) and India (+9.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to Canada, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+5.0% per year) and Italy (+18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average candied fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 132%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 Philippines (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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