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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) :

What are the largest markets for sorghum in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sorghum consumption in 2021 were China, Nigeria and Ethiopia, together comprising 35% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of sorghum in the world?

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%.

What are the leading suppliers of sorghum to Canada?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Canada.

What are the leading importers of sorghum from 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.

What is the average export price for sorghum in Canada?

The average sorghum export price stood at $288 per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sorghum in Canada?

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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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024