Thanks to a recent trade mission organized by Andalucía TRADE, the public agency for economic transformation and development, Andalusian food and beverage exports to the North American country reached €121 million in 2024, representing a significant year-over-year increase of 24,8%. This growth consolidates Andalusia's position as the national leader in agrifood sales to Canada.
The initiative Andalucía TRADE included the participation of Andalusian companies in the prestigious fair SIAL Inspire Food Business, the most relevant event in the sector in Canada, held in the Toronto Enercare CenterIn addition to the fair, a busy trade agenda was held in the Canadian city, facilitating meetings between Andalusian companies and leading distribution chains, importers, and local agents.
Four Andalusian companies were the protagonists of this trade mission: Evesa (Cádiz), specialized in extra virgin olive oil; La Pedriza Oils (Almeria), with its varied offering of oils and gourmet products; Canoliva Oils (Córdoba), recognized for its high-quality extra virgin olive oils; and the Lucena Cooperative (Córdoba), which markets extra virgin olive oils under a cooperative model.
During their stay in Canada, the Andalusian companies held more than fifty bilateral meetings with potential business partners. They also participated in a technical training session on April 28, where they received detailed information on the specifics of the program. canadian marketThis event included visits to supermarkets and specialty stores, allowing companies to closely analyze consumer trends, which are increasingly oriented toward healthy, sustainable, and internationally sourced products.
Canada is confirmed as a dynamic and multicultural market, which, thanks to its trade agreement with the European Union, offers ample opportunities for Andalusian agricultural and food products.
Participation in the SIAL trade fair, which ran from April 29 to May 1, provided an additional platform for networking with international buyers worldwide.
Canada, with a population of 40,5 million consumers with high purchasing power, is presented as a market with enormous potential for the diversification of Andalusian agri-food exports. North America. Andalusia TRADE, through its programming and its Montreal office, is actively promoting this strategy.
The Canadian market is characterized by its dynamism and multiculturalism. Canada-European Union Trade Agreement (CETA) It has played a key role in eliminating most agricultural tariffs, which has significantly facilitated the growth of Andalusian sales.
According to Andalusia TRADE reports, Canadian consumers are showing a growing interest in value-added products, such as healthy, gourmet, vegan, organic, pre-cooked, and dietary-friendly foods. Although it is a demanding market, Andalusian companies have demonstrated their ability to compete successfully, as they have done in U.S.
The provinces of Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia They concentrate the majority of consumption. The country's cultural diversity has generated a demand open to a wide range of products and culinary fusion.
Canada has established itself as a priority market for the Andalusian agri-food sector. The 24,8% growth in exports over the last year clearly reflects the potential this country offers and the excellent work being done by Andalusian companies. This trade mission and participation in SIAL Canada have been fundamental tools for opening new business opportunities and strengthening the presence of Andalusian products in this strategic market.
Andalusia stands out especially in the export of olive oil and table olives to Canada, where it holds the world leadership. In 2024, Olive oil sales reached 49 million euros, representing 40% of total Andalusian agri-food exports to Canada and an impressive 80% of total Spanish exports of this product to the North American country. vegetable and fruit preparations, mainly preserved table olives, are in second place with €26,2 million, experiencing a 35% growth. Other products with notable performances are vegetables (€12,9 million) and fruits (€9,4 million).
Seville leads Andalusian sales to Canada with 54 million euros, followed by Cordoba with 38 millions and Almeria with 13,6 million, the latter being the province with the second highest growth (63%). Malaga has experienced the largest increase in its exports, with an increase of 88% to reach 6,6 million euros.
The organization of this trade mission has been co-financed by European Union funds through the Andalusian FEDER OP 2021-2027.
SIAL Canada, with more than 21.000 professionals from over 70 countries and more than 1.000 exhibitors, is establishing itself as a key event for promoting the Andalusian agri-food sector in North America.
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