Fruit & Nut Farming in Canada - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: June 2024
NAICS 11135CARevenue
$2.5bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
11,889
Businesses
4,049
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Fruit & Nut Farming in Canada industry analysis
The Fruit and Nut Farming industry in Canada has demonstrated robust growth over the past five years, with revenue increasing at a CAGR of 4.7% to $2.5 billion during this period, including an increase of 1.3% in 2024 alone. Meanwhile, average industry profit, measured as earning before interest and taxes, has expanded to comprise 18.8% of revenue in 2024, up from 14.6% in 2019. The growth has been largely driven by inflation leading to higher food prices, which in turn has resulted in higher revenue and profit for farmers. Furthermore, the industry has been buoyed by the adoption of new technological innovations such as precision agriculture technology, which has created efficiencies for farmers and improved productivity.
Trends and Insights
- Consumer demand for organic and sustainable produce is rising. This trend is driving more Canadian fruit and nut farmers to adopt organic methods, which not only meet consumer preferences but also promote environmentally friendly farming practices.
- Supermarkets are driving demand for healthy, organic produce. This shift is encouraging Canadian fruit and nut farmers to adopt more environmentally friendly farming practices and expand their market reach through digital platforms.
- British Columbia's optimal climate and supportive policies create a thriving environment for fruit and nut farming. Warm summers, mild winters, rich soil and government support collectively drive high yields and substantial agricultural investment.
- New entrants in the Canadian fruit and nut farming industry face significant initial investments in land, equipment and trees. This extends the payback period, increasing financial strain on new ventures.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $2.5bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Organic demand and sustainability drive growth for Canadian fruit and nut farmers
- Consumer demand for organic fruits and nuts in Canada has surged due to increased awareness of health benefits and a preference for sustainable farming practices, reflecting a broader shift in consumer values.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Climate change and extreme weather patterns impact farmers
- Increasing instances of extreme weather, such as late frosts and prolonged droughts, will significantly impact crop yields and farming schedules, necessitating more adaptive farming techniques.
Biggest companies in the Fruit & Nut Farming in Canada
| Company | Market Share (%)
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2024 | Profit ($short_0)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Fruit & Nut Farming in Canada industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Apples, Blueberries and Grapes. Apples is the largest segment of the Fruit & Nut Farming in Canada.
Trends and Insights
Apples lead the pack in terms of sales
- A versatile fruit, grown in various regions across Canada, apples are widely used for direct consumption, baking and beverage production.
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Competitors
- Soybean Farming in Canada
- Corn Farming in Canada
- Vegetable Farming in Canada
Complementors
- Plant & Flower Growing in Canada
International industries
- Orange & Citrus Groves in the US
- Fruit & Nut Farming in the US
- Hydroponic Crop Farming in the US
- Grape Growing in Australia
- Citrus Fruit, Nut and Other Fruit Growing in Australia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Fruit and nut farmers in Canada grow fruits such as apples, pears, berries and grapes, along with nuts such as walnuts, chestnuts and hazelnuts. Companies sell their crops to downstream processors, fresh produce wholesalers and retailers or export them to foreign destinations. Oranges and other citrus are not included in this industry.
What's included in this industry?
Farming applesFarming blueberriesFarming grapesFarming cranberriesFarming strawberriesFarming CherriesFarming PearsFarming PeachesCompanies
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Related Terms
TREE NUTSCOOPERATIVE (CO-OP)GENETICALLY MODIFIED (GM)Industry Code
NAICS 111330 - Fruit & Nut Farming in Canada
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Consumer demand for organic and sustainable produce is rising. This trend is driving more Canadian fruit and nut farmers to adopt organic methods, which not only meet consume...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Supermarkets are driving demand for healthy, organic produce. This shift is encouraging Canadian fruit and nut farmers to adopt more environmentally friendly farming practice...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
British Columbia's optimal climate and supportive policies create a thriving environment for fruit and nut farming. Warm summers, mild winters, rich soil and government suppo...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each province
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each province in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each province accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each province accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each province in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
New entrants in the Canadian fruit and nut farming industry face significant initial investments in land, equipment and trees. This extends the payback period, increasing fin...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The fruit and nut farming industry in Canada lacks a leading company due to its fragmented market structure. Numerous small and medium-sized farms operate independently, maki...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
Detailed analysis
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Various Canadian government programs provide financial and resource support to the fruit and nut farming sector. These initiatives, such as the AgriInnovate and AgriStability...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Market conditions and operational efficiency significantly affect Canada's fruit and nut farming industry profitability. Fluctuating market prices, weather conditions and con...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Assets (2017-2022)
- Liabilities (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Canada include:
- Statistics Canada
- Industry Canada
- Canadian Business Patterns
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Fruit & Nut Farming industry in Canada in 2024?
The market size of the Fruit & Nut Farming industry in Canada is $2.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Fruit & Nut Farming in Canada industry in 2024?
There are 4,049 businesses in the Fruit & Nut Farming industry in Canada, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Fruit & Nut Farming industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Fruit & Nut Farming industry in Canada has been growing at a CAGR of 4.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Fruit & Nut Farming industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Fruit & Nut Farming industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What does the Fruit & Nut Farming in Canada include?
Farming apples and Farming blueberries are part of the Fruit & Nut Farming industry.
How competitive is the Fruit & Nut Farming industry in Canada?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Fruit & Nut Farming industry in Canada.
