Mushrooms and truffles market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, Canadian production of fresh or chilled mushrooms and truffles grew consistently from 125.6 thousand tons to 142.0 thousand tons, while exports surged from 46.0 thousand tons to 71.3 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by Canada's strengthened position as the leading supplier to the United States, capturing 76% of U.S. import volume in May 2022, which directly fueled export growth and production capacity utilization.

The domestic market value increased steadily, reaching $446.9 million US in 2023, driven by rising consumer demand for health-focused and exotic food products. A sustained upward trend in retail prices from 2017 reflected this growing preference, supporting market value growth even as import volumes declined and the market size in physical terms showed some fluctuation.

Global supply-chain considerations and advancements in cultivation technologies further supported export dynamics, with Canada maintaining its strong export performance through 2024. The market operated without major reported changes in Canadian legislation, labeling, or sector-specific policy during this period.

Production mushrooms and truffles in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Canada ranked 8th worldwide in mushroom and truffle production between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Canada's mushroom and truffle production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 132.6 K t, showing only minor fluctuations compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Canada's mushroom and truffle production value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 622.7 M $ US, representing a 1.9% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 22.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%.

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

Exports mushrooms and truffles from Canada

Exports in kind, t

Mushroom and truffle export volumes from Canada increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Canada exported 57 372 t, marking a 9.9% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 50.3%, with an annualized rate of 14.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada's mushroom and truffle exports in kind were almost entirely concentrated in the United States, which accounted for 99.4% of the total.

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

Mushroom and truffle export values from Canada increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 269.5 M $ US, reflecting a strong 11.6% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export values rose by 66.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, 96.4% of Canada's total mushroom and truffle export value was directed to the United States, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

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

Imports mushrooms and truffles to Canada

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Canada's mushroom and truffle imports reached 11 400 t, a slight 0.9% uptick from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 2.7%, with imports peaking that year at 11 450 t.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States and South Korea were the primary sources for Canada's mushroom and truffle imports in kind, together accounting for 93.0% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

Mushroom and truffle import values to Canada declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 39.2 M $ US, down 2.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import values increased by 34.9%, with an annualized rate of 10.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 39.0%, with imports peaking that year at 40.4 M $ US.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States played a leading role in Canada's mushroom and truffle imports in value terms, holding a 73.6% share of total flows, with the remainder distributed across other partners.

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

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