Market Size of Canada Ornamental Horticulture Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 6.20 % |
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Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market Analysis
The Canada Ornamental Horticulture Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.2% over the forecast period.
- The Canadian ornamental horticulture sector includes floriculture (Greenhouse flowers and potted plants) and nursery. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in the year 2021, the total number of nurseries accounted for 1,840 followed by the Greenhouses with specialized flower producers at 1,557, sod accounted for 223 and field-grown cut flowers accounted for 189. The total area of Canadian ornamental farms is accounted for 37,956 hectares.
- The adoption of greenhouse products increased primarily because of an increase in greenhouse fruit and vegetable (+9.3%) and greenhouse flowers and plants (+7.3%). Greenhouse products accounted for 80.5% of the total value in that industry, while nursery products (15.7%), sod (3.2%), and field cut flowers (0.6%) accounted for the remainder.
- The total sod area increased nationwide, up 3.7% to 21,168 hectares in 2021, following five years of declines. The Sod area has been steadily on the rise since 2019, having increased by 13.4%. Similarly, in the year 2020, Eastern Canada was the fastest increase in sod usage, led by Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. Ornamental products are distributed through multiple channels. Retail outlets and Retail Florist are the primary distributors of floriculture products, accounting for 11.4% of total products in 2021.
