Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh cauliflower and broccoli in Canada remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2020, hovering between 160.7 and 166.9 thousand tons. From 2021 onward, it began a steady climb, reaching 198.0 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market saw a more pronounced surge, jumping from $198.8 million in 2021 to $288.5 million in 2022, suggesting significant price increases or a shift toward higher-value products.

Domestic production trended downward after 2019, falling to 62.6 thousand tons in 2023. This decline was offset by a sharp rise in imports, which grew from 124.8 thousand tons in 2021 to 158.7 thousand tons in 2023. Canada's role as a key exporter to the United States solidified, with the country holding a 20% share of U.S. cauliflower and broccoli imports in 2024. Cross-border trade dynamics, including logistics, tariffs, and phytosanitary regulations, continually shape market access for Canadian producers. Concurrently, North American consumer trends, such as year-round demand for fresh produce and a preference for plant-based foods, have underpinned consumption growth.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Canada ranked as the 23rd largest producer of cauliflowers and broccoli between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

In 2020, Canada produced 68 044 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, marking a 7.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.2%, with an average annual decline of 3.2%. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, when production rose by 3.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, Canada's production of cauliflowers and broccoli declined in value. In 2020, the output was valued at 64 017 thousand US dollars, down 10.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, however, production value increased by 10.2%, averaging a 3.3% annual growth rate. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 71 630 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Canada

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Canada exported 16.4 thousand tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, a 31.2% reduction from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 17.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 14.6 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 23.8 thousand tonnes. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 62.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States served as the primary destination for Canada's cauliflower and broccoli exports, consistently absorbing 99.9% of the total volume.

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

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values varied significantly, with a 1.8-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Canada's export value of cauliflowers and broccoli amounted to 15.4 million US dollars, representing a 33.2% year-over-year drop. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 12.8 million US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 23.1 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 79.9% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States dominated Canada's cauliflower and broccoli exports in value terms, consistently accounting for 99.9% of the total.

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

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

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Canada

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Canada's import volume of cauliflowers and broccoli declined. In 2020, imports totaled 109.0 thousand tonnes, down 1.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 3.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 110.6 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the dominant source for Canada's cauliflower and broccoli imports in volume, accounting for 84.3% of the total, with other countries making up the remainder.

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 imported cauliflowers and broccoli worth 148.8 million US dollars, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 2.1%, averaging 0.7% annual growth. The lowest value was in 2018 at 145.5 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 151.3 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 4.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the key supplier of cauliflowers and broccoli to Canada in value terms, taking 84.9% of total imports, while a diverse group of other countries accounted for the rest.

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

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