Leguminous vegetables market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Canadian market for fresh leguminous vegetables experienced growth followed by a contraction. The market volume increased to 143.4 K t in 2019, supported by a 21.39% rise in fresh vegetable exports, including leguminous vegetables, with an export price around $0.90 per kg. In 2020, volume declined to 137.6 K t as the export price dropped to $0.87 per kg, reflecting market fluctuations. The market fell further to 121.9 K t in 2021, while the export price surged to $1.78 per kg, indicating shifts in demand or cost structures.

Recovery began in 2022, with market volume rising to 132.2 K t. Export prices moderated to $1.63 per kg, and fresh vegetable exports remained stable, aided by growing shipments of value-added agri-food products. By 2023, volume reached 133.8 K t, bolstered by a USD 4 million Canadian government investment to boost export market reach through Group Export Agri-Food Québec-Canada and the implementation of updated grading and labeling requirements for fresh fruits and vegetables under the Canadian Grade Compendium.

In 2024, the industry saw significant developments, including a USD 4.5 million investment by Protein Industries Canada in crop quality prediction technologies and the expansion of production capacity through Mucci Farms' acquisition of a 159-acre greenhouse facility. New grading requirements from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency took effect, while consumer preferences continued to shift toward locally sourced, organic, and plant-based protein products, influencing market dynamics.

Production leguminous vegetables in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada ranked as the 27th largest producer of leguminous vegetables globally.

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

Following two years of growth, leguminous vegetables production in Canada experienced a decline. In 2020, Canada produced 102 448 tonnes of leguminous vegetables, marking a 4.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.4%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 107 079 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 5.2% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of expansion, the production value of leguminous vegetables in Canada fell. In 2020, the output was valued at 89.5 million US dollars, reflecting a significant drop of 18.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the production value increased by 8.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 110.4 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 26.1% also taking place that year.

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

Exports leguminous vegetables from Canada

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, leguminous vegetables exports from Canada rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 8 029 tonnes, showing a modest increase of 6.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 13.6%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 4.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 577 tonnes, while the largest annual decrease of 14.2% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three primary markets for Canada's leguminous vegetables exports in volume terms were the United States, China, and Japan, collectively accounting for 78.7% of total exports.

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, the value of leguminous vegetables exported from Canada stood at 7.0 million US dollars, indicating a sharp decline of 10.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 10.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6.9 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 7.8 million US dollars. The largest annual decrease of 12.1% occurred in 2018, and the largest annual increase of 13.9% was in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Japan, and China were the top contributors to Canada's leguminous vegetables exports in value terms, with shares of 63.1%, 12.9%, and 6.5% respectively, together making up 82.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports leguminous vegetables to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Canada imported approximately 43 141 tonnes of leguminous vegetables in 2020, representing a slight decline of 1.7% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 59.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -26.3%. The largest annual decrease of 59.9% was recorded in 2018, while the largest annual increase of 1.6% occurred in 2019.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala were the main suppliers of leguminous vegetables to Canada in volume terms, accounting for 42.1%, 32.9%, and 14.0% of imports respectively, with a combined share of 89.1% of total imports.

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 leguminous vegetables in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 126.2 million US dollars, showing minimal change from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 4%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 127.1 million US dollars, with the largest annual decrease of 0.5% in 2019 and the largest annual increase of 4.7% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala were the leading sources in the geographical breakdown of Canada's leguminous vegetables imports in value terms, with shares of 42.7%, 33.0%, and 15.0% respectively, collectively comprising 90.7% 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