Frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian market for frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. Market volume expanded sharply from 90.0 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 117.3 thousand tons in 2021, before contracting to 96.5 thousand tons in 2022. A partial recovery followed in 2023, with volume reaching 99.8 thousand tons.

The market's recovery in 2023 was supported by changing economic conditions and product innovation. Consumer food-buying behavior shifted rapidly due to food price and housing inflation, making frozen vegetables a more attractive, cost-saving option. This period also saw the emergence of new plant-based and high-protein frozen food products from companies like Prana Biovegan and ConAgra Foods, which helped stimulate demand within the segment.

In value terms, the market grew from $107.7 million in 2018 to $149.1 million in 2023. The increase in market value was particularly notable in 2023, rising by nearly 10% to $149.1 million, which suggests a move towards higher-value products or increased unit prices alongside the volume recovery.

Production frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Canada ranked as the 14th largest producer of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

Canada's production of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 64 676 tonnes, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 0.6%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8.5%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 2.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Canada's production value of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, also declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 65 470 thousand US dollars, down by 8.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 9.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.3%.

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

Exports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize from Canada

Exports in kind, K t

Canada's exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 62.4 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest decrease of 4.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 3.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.1%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 66.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant destination for Canada's exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, accounting for 99.3% of total export flows in volume terms.

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

In 2020, Canada's exports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, reached 63.1 million US dollars, showing a significant decrease of 11.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 71.5 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 8.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, from Canada, representing 99.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize to Canada

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Canada's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, totaled 102.6 thousand tonnes, which was 6.3% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 24.1%, with a compound annual decline rate of 8.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 89.4 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 33.9%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase in imports at 22.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, China, and Mexico were the main suppliers of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, to Canada. The United States accounted for 33.7% of import volume, China for 18.1%, and Mexico for 13.1%, collectively forming 64.9% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Canada's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 132.8 million US dollars, up by 1.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 45.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Mexico, and China were the primary suppliers of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, to Canada in value terms. The United States contributed 33.0% of import value, Mexico 17.4%, and China 14.7%, together accounting for 65.1% of total imports.

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

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