Canada: Grape Market 2024

Grape Market Size in Canada

The Canadian grape market rose slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grape Production in Canada

In value terms, grape production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of grapes in Canada was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the average grape yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of grapes production in Canada dropped slightly to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 4.7% against the previous year. The grape harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Grape Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, grape exports from Canada fell sharply to X tons, reducing by -71.9% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grape exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 169%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cuba (X tons) was the main destination for grape exports from Canada, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to Cuba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cuba totaled +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+25.9% per year) and Saint Pierre and Miquelon (+67.4% per year).

In value terms, Cuba ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapes exports from Canada, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cuba totaled +11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+22.7% per year) and Saint Pierre and Miquelon (+63.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -27.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($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 the United States (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Grape Imports

Imports into Canada

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of grapes increased by 0.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 78%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grape imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 5.9%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest grape supplier to Canada, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), threefold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+21.8% per year) and Chile (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the largest grape suppliers to Canada, with a combined 76% share of total imports. South Africa and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +40.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 68% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Peru ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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