Canada: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in Canada

The Canadian non-wheat flour market contracted markedly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -20.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight setback. Non-wheat flour consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in Canada

In value terms, non-wheat flour production reduced notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports from Canada

Non-wheat flour exports from Canada declined to X tons in 2021, falling by -12.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +99.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 39%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for non-wheat flour exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for non-wheat flours exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +3.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat flour export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +2.2% per year.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, the amount of non-wheat flours imported into Canada dropped slightly to X tons, falling by -4.2% against 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +73.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 56%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest non-wheat flour supplier to Canada, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, non-wheat flour imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, 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: India (+13.1% per year) and Thailand (+3.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat flours to Canada, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+14.4% per year) and Thailand (+3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-wheat flour import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 United States (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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