Canada: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Canada

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Canadian strawberry market, when its value decreased by -1.8% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Canada

In value terms, strawberry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 -3.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 55%. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in Canada declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average strawberry yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Canada; almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of strawberries exported from Canada skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 95% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 146%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, strawberry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +28.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +30.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry export price decreased by -8.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 +1.6% per year.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Canada

For the third year in a row, Canada recorded growth in purchases abroad of strawberries, which increased by 4.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 6% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to Canada, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -2.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Canada, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+5.1%).

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