Global Canary Seed Market 2025

Canary Seed Market Size

In 2022, the global canary seed market decreased by -2.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canary Seed Production

In value terms, canary seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Canada (X tons) remains the largest canary seed producing country worldwide, accounting for 55% of total volume. Moreover, canary seed production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Canada was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+1.3% per year) and Argentina (+0.6% per year).

In 2022, the global average yield of canary seed contracted to X tons per ha, dropping by -9.8% compared with 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average canary seed 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 canary seed were harvested worldwide; waning by -6% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to canary seed production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Canary Seed Exports

Exports

In 2022, global canary seed exports declined to X tons, falling by -12.3% on the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canary seed exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +64.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 70% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), making up a 15% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of canary seed. At the same time, the UK (+42.5%), Turkey (+27.5%), the Netherlands (+15.3%) and Argentina (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the UK emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +42.5% from 2012-2022. While the share of Canada (+3.2 p.p.), Turkey (+3 p.p.), the UK (+2.8 p.p.) and Argentina (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest canary seed supplier worldwide, comprising 80% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 7.1% share of global exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada totaled +3.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (-4.2% per year) and the UK (+35.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average canary seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 27% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 increased by +62.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.4%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Canary Seed Imports

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of canary seed decreased by -12.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canary seed imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly 28% of total imports in 2022. Spain (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and the United States (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 23% share of total imports. Algeria (X tons), Italy (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Mexico (X tons), China (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +61.0%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canary seed importing markets worldwide were Belgium ($X), Brazil ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 32% of global imports. Indonesia, the United States, Colombia, Italy, Algeria, China, Portugal, Mexico, Turkey and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +66.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canary seed import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+8.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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