Browse Data and Analysis

In 2016, Canada is projected to regain the position as the top destination by value for U.S. agricultural exports.

Infographic exploring the growth of U.S. potato products exports over the last 10 years.

In 2015, the Canadian apple and pear sectors were negatively impacted by various weather conditions resulting in significant declines in production volumes, particularly for apples.

Total Canadian wheat, barley, corn and oats production in 2015/2016 is forecast fall to 49.2 MMT, a 4 percent decrease corm 2014/2015 total production levels of 51.0 MMT.

The Canadian Government maintains separate labeling requirements for fresh fruits and vegetable products.

In 2016, milk, cheese, butter and skim milk powder production is expected to stay close to 2015 expected levels due to steady demand and the need to rebuild stocks.

Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers (BVMDGA) were voted a Most Innovative Product with their new Pumpkin Pie Spiced and Dark Chocolate Orange Date Rolls at Canada’s annual Grocery Innovation Show (GIC).

Despite a small increase in planted area, Post forecasts a reduction in MY 2015/16 for fresh potato production as yields return to average levels of 32 MT/ha.

In 2016, the cattle sector is expected to show the first signs of a long awaited expansion phase, as Post anticipates increased inventories by the end of the year.

Lower rates of discretionary blending are expected to result in lower ethanol production and lower imports of U.S. ethanol for 2015 and 2016.

In 2016, following an exceptional year of nearly 3.5 percent growth in 2015, the poultry sector is expected to scale back and return to its longer term trend production.

Canadian planting of biotech crops is estimated at about 10.1 million hectares for 2015.