Canada: Potato Chips Market 2025

Potato Chips Market Size in Canada

The Canadian potato chips market dropped to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potato Chips Production in Canada

In value terms, potato chips production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Potato chips production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Potato Chips Exports

Exports from Canada

For the third year in a row, Canada recorded growth in overseas shipments of potato chips, which increased by 1.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +106.9% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato chips exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 18%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for potato chips exports from Canada, with a approx. 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +7.8%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +11.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potato chips export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. As a result, the export price reached 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 +3.3% per year.

Potato Chips Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, the amount of potato chips imported into Canada amounted to X tons, with an increase of 3.7% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 6.3%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, potato chips imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of potato chips to Canada, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico (X tons), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +1.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato chips to Canada, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +1.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potato chips import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+0.8%).

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