Farm Supplies Wholesaling in Canada - Industry Market Research Report

Good harvest: Fertilizer and pesticide prices will likely be affected by fluctuating oil and gas prices

Over the five years to 2023, farm supplies wholesalers enjoyed considerable growth. Even amid the outbreak of COVID-19, when fertilizer prices fell, low-interest rates incentivized downstream farmers to invest in land and equipment, spurring the need for more fertilizers and pesticides. Strong demand for Canadian agricultural exports bolstered growth for wholesalers. Industry-wide revenue has grown at a CAGR of 8.5% to $48.4 billion over the five years to 2023, including an estimated 19.6% jump in 2023 alone, when profit is expected to remain stable at 3.0%.

The Farm Supplies Wholesaling industry in Canada is primarily engaged in wholesaling agricultural chemicals, such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and general farm supplies to farmers. Wholesalers may have an exclusive distributorship to sell a particular brand within a specified territory, but generally, they sell products in competition with other wholesalers.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.