The forecast for grapefruit domestic consumption in Canada indicates a steady decline from 29.46 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 25.1 thousand metric tons in 2028. Based on a 2023 baseline where the consumption stood at 30.5 thousand metric tons, the year-on-year decreases range between approximately 4% to 5%, highlighting an ongoing downward trend. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this forecast period is approximately -3.7%, suggesting consistent declines.
Future trends to watch for include consumer preferences shifting towards alternative fruits, potential effects of climate change on grapefruit cultivation, and evolving import-export dynamics that could influence domestic availability and pricing.
