U.S.: Canary Seed Market 2025

Canary Seed Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. canary seed market increased by 24% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Canary Seed Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of canary seed, when their volume decreased by -17.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 213% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, canary seed exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 329% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for canary seed exports from the United States, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, canary seed exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico amounted to +23.8%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for canary seed exports from the United States, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico totaled +26.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average canary seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +94.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canary Seed Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of canary seed decreased by -5.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canary seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at -3.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average canary seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 32% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canary seed import price increased by +98.0% 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 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +3.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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