Apples, pears and quinces market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh apples, pears and quinces in Canada contracted from 668 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 534 thousand tonnes in 2023. This downward trend was marked by a notable drop in 2021, coinciding with reported decreases in the value sales of fresh apples, indicating weaker consumer demand.

A temporary recovery lifted the market to 584 thousand tonnes in 2022. This increase was primarily driven by favorable weather conditions in key producing provinces like British Columbia and Quebec, which boosted apple and pear harvests and supported overall supply.

By 2023, the market volume fell back to 534 thousand tonnes. The industry continued to be shaped by competitive pressure from U.S. apple imports, particularly from states such as Washington and New York, which influenced domestic pricing and market structure throughout the period.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

Canada produced 399.5 thousand tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces in 2020, showing a slight year-over-year increase of 1.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 2.9%, with an annualized decline of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 412.0 thousand tonnes, while the lowest was in 2019 at 392.2 thousand tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 4.8% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Canada

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Canada exported 36.2 thousand tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, representing a 2.6% contraction compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 27.6 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 37.2 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 22.6% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 34.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Vietnam, and Cuba were the leading destinations for Canada's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms. The United States accounted for 61.2% of exports, Vietnam for 17.5%, and Cuba for 9.0%, together making up 87.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Canada's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms increased in 2020, totaling 32.0 million US dollars, which is 2.0% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 21%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 31.4 million US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States remained the primary destination for Canada's exports in value terms, accounting for 73.8% of total flows, while other smaller markets made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Canada in value, 2017-2020

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Canada

Imports in kind, K t

Canada's imports of apples, pears, and quinces declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching approximately 258.2 thousand tonnes, a modest 4.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 7.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.7%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 283.7 thousand tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 5.0% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 1.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Canada's import structure for apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms, with a share of 73.2% of total flows, while other markets contributed less significantly.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Canada's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms amounted to 271.7 million US dollars, a 7.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 11.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States, Chile, and China formed the core of Canada's imports in value terms. The United States accounted for 67.3% of imports, Chile for 9.4%, and China for 5.5%, together representing 82.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Canada in value, 2017-2020