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Canary seeds market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The Asian canary seed market volume varied from 73 033 tons in 2018 to 69 954 tons in 2023, with a notable peak of 76 383 tons in 2020. After this peak, the market declined to 72 136 tons in 2021 and 69 631 tons in 2022, before stabilizing in 2023.

In 2024, import prices for canary seeds in Asia rose slightly by 3.5% to $798 per ton, while export prices increased by 17% to $901 per ton. Regional import demand was concentrated in Saudi Arabia, China, and Turkey, which together accounted for 55% of the continent's total imports.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production canary seeds in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of canary seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of canary seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Canary seed production in Asia has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, Asia produced 49 566 tonnes of canary seeds, marking a 20.8% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 32.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	7.1%	20.8%	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports canary seeds from Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable pattern over the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 5.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Asia exported 1 059 tonnes of canary seeds, representing a sharp decline of 82.2% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 945 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 105.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.0%)	105.6%	(82.2%)	(29.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export partner structure for canary seeds in kind was fragmented. Libya accounted for 1.8% of exports in kind, Algeria for 1.7%, and the United Kingdom for 1.2%, together making up only 4.7% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports varied significantly, with a low in 2020 and a high in 2019, showing a 2.4-fold difference. In 2020, canary seed exports from Asia totaled 1 595 thousand US dollars, a sharp decrease of 59.0% year-over-year. The maximum value was 3 888 thousand US dollars in 2019, with the largest increase that year at 126.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.9%)	126.9%	(59.0%)	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, canary seed exports from Asia in value terms were relatively evenly distributed. The United Kingdom contributed 2.0% of exports in value terms, Algeria 1.9%, and Libya 1.7%, jointly accounting for just 5.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports canary seeds to Asia

Imports in kind, t

Canary seed imports into Asia fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 27 876 tonnes, a 21.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 19.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 37 625 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 9.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	(6.3%)	(21.0%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for canary seed imports in kind to Asia were Canada, with 64.9% of imports in kind, Belgium at 6.1%, and Ukraine at 3.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 74.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, foreign canary seed supplies to Asia declined. In 2020, imports reached 17 394 thousand US dollars, down by 12.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -1.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 19 907 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	2.5%	(12.6%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the leading destination for canary seed imports to Asia in value terms, accounting for 66.6%, followed by Belgium at 8.2% and Ukraine at 2.8%. Together, these three countries made up 77.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io