Garlic production in Canada has shown varied fluctuations over the past decade. In 2023, the production stood at 1.48 Thousand Metric Tons. The highest growth was observed in 2015 with a year-on-year increase of 21.49%. However, production also saw significant dips, such as in 2019 with a year-on-year decrease of 16.24%. Over the last two years, production has consistently grown by 2.26% in 2022, and 2.21% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in the most recent 5-year span leading up to 2023 was -0.15%, indicating a slight declining average annual growth. Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a stable growth pattern with a 5-year CAGR of 1.54% and an overall growth rate of 7.93% by 2028.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential impacts of climate change on garlic yield.
- Technological advancements in agriculture to boost production efficiency.
- Economic factors affecting both domestic demand and export opportunities.
- Governmental policies and support for agricultural diversification.
