Peaches and nectarines market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian peaches and nectarines market saw the entry of a new commercial producer in Quebec in 2018, with Domaine de Dunham beginning significant local production. Favorable winter conditions in 2019 supported abundant harvests for this grower, contributing to supply diversification. However, overall production declined from 28 339 t in 2018 to 26 297 t in 2019, and market volume fell sharply to 60 399 t in 2020.

Production recovered to 23 730 t in 2021, helping market volume reach 64 990 t. The market then contracted over the next two years, with volume dropping to 59 657 t in 2022 and 53 194 t in 2023. Imports, which had peaked at 41 387 t in 2021, decreased to 27 736 t by 2023.

In 2024, severe freezing events in British Columbia and Ontario devastated local peach and nectarine production, while Quebec reported ideal growing conditions and record fruit output. This supply disruption led to a surge in imports to 37 494 t. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reinforced phytosanitary controls on imports and domestic movement of these fruits in British Columbia.

Production peaches and nectarines in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Canada's production of peaches and nectarines declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 19,505 tonnes, marking a sharp 25.8% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 24.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.8%. The peak was in 2018 at 28,339 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.3%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from Canada

Exports in kind, t

Canada's exports of peaches and nectarines declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 83 tonnes, a slight 1.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 36.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.9%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 99 tonnes, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 62.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 14.8% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada's export structure for peaches and nectarines was highly concentrated, with the United States alone accounting for 95.5% of total shipments.

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, K $ US

The export market for peaches and nectarines showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest export value was in 2017, while the peak was in 2018, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Canada exported $30,000 worth of peaches and nectarines, down 27.2% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at $77,000, which also saw the largest annual increase of 209.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 45.8% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of exports in value terms was dominated by the United States and France, which together accounted for 99.3% of total 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 peaches and nectarines to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Canada's imports of peaches and nectarines increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 40,977 tonnes, a moderate 4.3% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 20.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States accounted for 82.1% of Canada's total imports of peaches and nectarines by volume, with the remaining flows distributed among multiple smaller partners.

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, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Canada's import value for peaches and nectarines increased. In 2020, imports totaled $84,914,000, up 14.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest value was in 2019 at $74,315,000, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 with a 5.6% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Canada's imports in value terms, capturing 79.0% of total flows, with a fragmented group of other markets making up the remainder.

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

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