China: Canary Seed Market 2025

Canary Seed Market Size in China

For the sixth year in a row, the Chinese canary seed market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 76% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw significant growth. Canary seed consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Canary Seed Production in China

In value terms, canary seed production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 48%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average canary seed yield in China stood at less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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 canary seed in China was estimated at less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Canary Seed Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of canary seed increased by 28% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 641%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canary seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 640%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of canary seed exports from China, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +185.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for canary seed exports from China, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Guatemala was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (-16.0% per year) and Switzerland (+124.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canary seed export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canary seed export price decreased by -4.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 86%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 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 Guatemala ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+59.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canary Seed Imports

Imports into China

Canary seed imports into China skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 33% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 467%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, canary seed imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 397% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of canary seed to China, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled +61.0%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canary seed to China.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada totaled +66.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canary seed import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 41% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2014 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canary seed import price increased by +104.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +3.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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