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Canada: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Canada

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Canadian sorghum market, when its value decreased by -34.8% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Sorghum Production in Canada

In value terms, sorghum production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 2,380,227,800% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sorghum yield in Canada stood at less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of sorghum in Canada totaled less than X ha, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of sorghum exported from Canada surged to X tons, picking up by 35% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 121,873% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 64,437%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Canada, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, sorghum exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to -53.0%.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sorghum exports from Canada, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at -55.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 151%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+41.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, purchases abroad of sorghum decreased by -51.5% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 51%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +70.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main sorghum supplier to Canada, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +6.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Canada, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +6.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 90% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 India ($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 India (+6.0%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of sorghum consumption in 2021 were China, Nigeria and Ethiopia, together comprising 35% of global consumption.
The countries with the highest volumes of sorghum production in 2021 were the United States, Nigeria and Ethiopia, together comprising 36% of global production. These countries were followed by Mexico, India, China, Sudan, Brazil, Niger, Burkina Faso, Argentina, Mali and Cameroon, which together accounted for a further 46%.
In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Canada.
In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for sorghum exports from Canada, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 12% share of total exports.
The average sorghum export price stood at $288 per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average sorghum import price amounted to $303 per ton, increasing by 38% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sorghum market in Canada. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 83 - Sorghum

Country coverage:

  • Canada

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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