Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market Report is Segmented by Type Into Floriculture and Nursery, by Distribution Channel Into Flower Chain Stores, Domestic Wholesalers, Retail Outlet, Retail Florists, Garden Centers, Landscape Contractors, and Other Distribution Channels. The Report Offers An Analysis of Production (Volume), Consumption (Value and Volume), Import (Value and Volume), Export (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons) for all the Above Segments.

Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market Size

Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
Market Size (2025) USD 3.14 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 3.66 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.10 %

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Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market Analysis

The Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market size is estimated at USD 3.14 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 3.66 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The Canadian ornamental market is experiencing consistent growth, driven by increasing demand for indoor plants, shrubs, and decorative trees. This trend is fueled by a growing focus on aesthetics, wellness, and environmental benefits. In 2023, the Canadian ornamental sector's total annual sales increased by 3.6% to USD 3.02 billion, which is 13% higher than the average of the previous four years, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). This growth is evident across various sub-sectors, with floriculture maintaining its position as the largest ornamental sub-sector.

Weddings, corporate events, and other social gatherings are driving strong demand for fresh flowers and arrangements. Flowers continue to be a crucial element in event design and are often purchased in large quantities for such occasions. In 2023, floriculture generated USD 2.07 billion, accounting for 68.7% of total ornamental sales. The value of floriculture production has been increasing steadily, with a 16.5% rise in 2023 compared to the average of the previous four years.

Nursery sales also grew by 2.0% year over year, reaching USD 729.8 million in 2023, representing 25.2% of total ornamental sales. Ontario led in this category, accounting for 43.1% of nursery sales, with British Columbia and Quebec contributing 30.9% and 15.2%, respectively. The sector's growth is supported by trends such as the rising popularity of indoor gardening, the development of sustainable urban green spaces, and robust e-commerce platforms.

Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market News

  • March 2022: Canada invested USD 9.8 million in the horticulture industry to boost research in environmental sustainability, build resilience, and ensure Canadians have access to high-quality horticulture products.
  • February 2022: The Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food has invested USD 535,000 to support Flowers Canada Growers Inc. (FCG) in its efforts to further improve and strengthen Canada's floriculture industry. With an investment of nearly USD 460,000 through the AgriMarketing Program, FCG is supporting marketing activities to promote the benefits of Canada's floriculture products, which will help increase sales throughout Canada and the United States.
  • February 2022: Eurosa Farms launched greenhouse cultivation of cut flowers, producing about 70,000 roses ahead of Valentine's Day. It upgraded its greenhouse lights with a new LED system last fall, to increase efficiency and boost winter production.

Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increased Interest In Home Gardening
    • 4.2.2 Rising Commercial Application of Ornamental Products
    • 4.2.3 Export Growth Is Driving The Ornamental Maket
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Seasonality And Climate Dependency
    • 4.3.2 Pest and Disease Challenges
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Floriculture
    • 5.1.1.1 Greenhouse Flowers
    • 5.1.1.1.1 Bedding plants
    • 5.1.1.1.2 Cuttings
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1 Chrysanthemums
    • 5.1.1.1.2.2 Geraniums
    • 5.1.1.1.2.3 Impatiens
    • 5.1.1.1.2.4 Poinsettias
    • 5.1.1.1.2.5 Other cuttings
    • 5.1.1.1.3 Cut Flowers
    • 5.1.1.1.3.1 Tulips
    • 5.1.1.1.3.2 Gerberas
    • 5.1.1.1.3.3 Chrysanthemums
    • 5.1.1.1.3.4 Snapdragons
    • 5.1.1.1.3.5 Lilies
    • 5.1.1.1.3.6 Alstroemerias
    • 5.1.1.1.3.7 Freesias
    • 5.1.1.1.3.8 Lisianthus
    • 5.1.1.1.3.9 Roses
    • 5.1.1.1.3.10 Daffodils
    • 5.1.1.1.3.11 Irises
    • 5.1.1.1.3.12 Other cut flowers
    • 5.1.1.2 Potted Plants
    • 5.1.1.2.1 Geraniums
    • 5.1.1.2.2 Tropical foliage and green plants
    • 5.1.1.2.3 Fine herb plants
    • 5.1.1.2.4 Outdoor hanging pots
    • 5.1.1.2.5 Vegetable plants
    • 5.1.1.2.6 Miniature roses
    • 5.1.1.2.7 Kalanchoes
    • 5.1.1.2.8 Chrysanthemums
    • 5.1.1.2.9 Herbaceous flowering perennials
    • 5.1.1.2.10 Begonias
    • 5.1.1.2.11 Poinsettias
    • 5.1.1.2.12 Petunias
    • 5.1.1.2.13 Gerberas
    • 5.1.1.2.14 African violets
    • 5.1.1.2.15 Hawker's balsams
    • 5.1.1.2.16 Orchids
    • 5.1.1.2.17 Lilies
    • 5.1.1.2.18 Chrysanthemums
    • 5.1.1.2.19 Calibrachoas
    • 5.1.1.2.20 Cyclamens
    • 5.1.1.2.21 Tulips
    • 5.1.1.2.22 Other Potted Plants
    • 5.1.2 Nursery
  • 5.2 Distribution Channel
    • 5.2.1 Flower Chain Stores
    • 5.2.2 Domestic Wholesalers
    • 5.2.3 Retail Outlet
    • 5.2.4 Retail Florists
    • 5.2.5 Garden Centres
    • 5.2.6 Landscape Contractors
    • 5.2.7 Other Distribution Channels

6. TRADE ANALYSIS

  • 6.1 Import Analysis
    • 6.1.1 Floriculture
    • 6.1.2 Nursery
  • 6.2 Export Analysis
    • 6.2.1 Floriculture
    • 6.2.2 Nursery

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Canada Ornamental Horticulture Industry Segmentation

Ornamental horticulture consists of floriculture and landscape horticulture. Each is concerned with growing and marketing plants and with the associated activities of flower arrangement and landscape design. The turf industry is also considered a part of ornamental horticulture. The Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market is segmented by Type into Floriculture and Nursery, by Distribution Channel into Flower Chain Stores, Domestic Wholesalers, Retail Outlet, Retail Florists, Garden Centers, Landscape Contractors, and Other Distribution Channels. The report offers an analysis of Production (Volume), Consumption (Value and Volume), Import (Value and Volume), Export (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The report offers market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD) and volume (Metric Tons) for all the above segments. 

Type Floriculture Greenhouse Flowers Bedding plants
Cuttings Chrysanthemums
Geraniums
Impatiens
Poinsettias
Other cuttings
Cut Flowers Tulips
Gerberas
Chrysanthemums
Snapdragons
Lilies
Alstroemerias
Freesias
Lisianthus
Roses
Daffodils
Irises
Other cut flowers
Potted Plants Geraniums
Tropical foliage and green plants
Fine herb plants
Outdoor hanging pots
Vegetable plants
Miniature roses
Kalanchoes
Chrysanthemums
Herbaceous flowering perennials
Begonias
Poinsettias
Petunias
Gerberas
African violets
Hawker's balsams
Orchids
Lilies
Chrysanthemums
Calibrachoas
Cyclamens
Tulips
Other Potted Plants
Nursery
Distribution Channel Flower Chain Stores
Domestic Wholesalers
Retail Outlet
Retail Florists
Garden Centres
Landscape Contractors
Other Distribution Channels
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Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market Research Faqs

How big is the Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market?

The Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market size is expected to reach USD 3.14 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.10% to reach USD 3.66 billion by 2030.

What is the current Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market size?

In 2025, the Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market size is expected to reach USD 3.14 billion.

What years does this Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market size was estimated at USD 3.04 billion. The report covers the Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Canada Ornamental Horticulture Industry Report

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