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Sucrose in solid form market in Canada

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian sucrose market in solid form grew from 1 309 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 1 381 thousand tonnes in 2019. This expansion was primarily driven by population growth and increased demand from food processors, while per capita sugar consumption remained stable.

Market volume then experienced a slight contraction to 1 366 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 1 340 thousand tonnes in 2021, followed by stabilization around 1 337 thousand tonnes in 2022.

A sharp recovery occurred in 2023, with volume jumping to 1 460 thousand tonnes. During this period, consumer trends shifted towards bulk purchases and discount retailers, though sales of bakery products contracted.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Canada
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sucrose in solid form in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada ranked 28th globally in the production of solid sucrose.

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Canada's solid sucrose production declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 1 389 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 1.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 14%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.5%. The peak was in 2019 at 1 406 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.6%	5.3%	(1.2%)	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Canada's solid sucrose production value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 990.7 million US dollars, up 18.6% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 31%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	9.2%	18.6%	9.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sucrose in solid form from Canada

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Canada exported 80 112 tonnes of solid sucrose, a 44.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 70.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 19.5%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.0%	(5.8%)	44.9%	19.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Mexico remained the top markets for Canada's solid sucrose exports in volume, together accounting for 86.2% of total flows, with other partners playing a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, solid sucrose deliveries from Canada totaled 57 122 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp rise of 73.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.4%	(2.2%)	73.9%	25.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Mexico continued to lead as the top markets for Canada's solid sucrose exports in value, together accounting for 84.6% of total flows, while other partners had a supplementary role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sucrose in solid form to Canada

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Canada imported 56 583 tonnes of solid sucrose, a steep rise of 89.2% year-over-year. The minimum volume was in 2019 at 29 904 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 46.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.0%)	(4.7%)	89.2%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil (33.6% of imports in volume), Argentina (12.3%), and the United States (10.5%) led the structure of solid sucrose imports, together representing 56.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Canada's solid sucrose imports increased after a two-year decrease. In 2020, imports amounted to 37 390 thousand US dollars, up 31.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 17.5%, averaging an annual rate of 5.5%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 28 390 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2018 at 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.5%)	(2.5%)	31.7%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil (28.0% of imports in value), the United States (19.3%), and Paraguay (10.4%) consistently held leading positions in Canada's solid sucrose import structure, jointly accounting for 57.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io