Canada: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Canada

The Canadian vegetable market declined to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Canada

In value terms, vegetable production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Canada contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped slightly in the following year. 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 vegetables were harvested in Canada; which is down by X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Canada

For the third consecutive year, Canada recorded growth in overseas shipments of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 X% per year.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Canada; falling by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Canada were the United States ($X), Mexico ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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