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PEI 2018 Agriculture and Agri-Food

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PEI 2018 Agriculture and Agri-Food International Exports Highlights

PEI at a GlancePrince Edward Island (PEI) is the smallestprovince in Canada representing 0.1 percent of Canada’s land area.1 The Island has a total land area of 1.4 million acres.Farmlands represent about 42.5% of theprovince’s total land area (594,324 acres).2

In 2018, the population of PEI was estimated

to be just over 153,000.3

Source: Government of PEI, 2018.

PEI’s economy is largely resources-based.Agriculture is important for PEI; the agri-food sector represents 7.6% of theprovince’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).4

Primary agriculture in PEI is comprised ofcrop and livestock, namely: potatoes, fruits,

dairy, beef and hog.5

PEI Agriculture ExportsPEI’s agri-food sector is export-oriented.PEI’s agricultural exports include primary agricultural commodities and processedfood products. Agri-food exports represent amajor part of the province’s economy

accounting for about 34% of the province’stotal exports. In 2018, PEI’s totalinternational agri-food exports exceeded$474 million, representing about 0.8% ofCanada’s agri-food exports. Primaryagricultural commodities represented about

22% of these exports.6

Source: Statistics Canada, 2019.

PEI agri-food exports grew on average by6.7% over 2012-2018. In 2018, PEI agri-foodexports rose by 5.5% relative to 2017. Both

primary commodities and value added

PEI at a GlancePopulation 153,000Share of national population 0.42%total land area 1.4 million

acresShare of national land area 0.1%Total GDP $5.7BAgri-food share of PEI’s GDP 7.6%

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Notes Agri-food exports in this document refer to exports of primary agricultural commodities (animals and crops) and processed agricultural and food products (value added exports).

Trade statistics are classified according to Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (Harmonized System).

Export statistics reported in this document do not include re-exports.

All figures are in Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise.

Endnotes1Holman, H., & Robb, A. (2019). In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/prince-edward-island 2Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Finance. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/web_2018_stat_review.pdf3Statistics Canada. No date. Agriculture and Agri-Food Economic Account. Last updated July 30, 2019. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1710000901 (accessed August 20, 2019).4Statistics Canada. No date. Table 36-10-0402-02 Gross domestic product (GDP) at basic prices, by industry, provinces and territories, growth rates (x 1,000,000) (table). CANSIM (database). Last updated July 26, 2019. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=3610040202 (accessed July 26, 2019).5Statistics Canada. No date. Table 32-10-0045-01 Farm cash receipts, annual (x 1,000). CANSIM (database). Last updated July 26, 2019. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=3210004501 (accessed July 26, 2019).6Statistics Canada. No date. Canadian International Merchandise Trade Database (database). Last updated in 2019. Retrieved from https://www5.statcan.gc.ca/cimt-cicm/home-accueil?lang=eng

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PEI’s top five agri-food export markets, 2018

Trading partner Value (million $)

Share of total potatoes exports

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United States 415.1 87.35

Trinidad and Tobago 7.2 1.52

Thailand 6.5 1.37

Japan 6.4 1.35

Korea, South 6.0 1.26

Sub-total 441.2 92.85

Others 34.0 7.15

Total all countries 475.2 100Source: Statistics Canada, 2018.

PEI’s agri-food exports comprise a diverse range of products. While fresh and processed potatoes are the main agri-food export of PEI, other key exports include fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

In 2018, PEI’s total international exports of fresh and processed potatoes totaled $415.1 million, representing 87 % of PEI’s total international agri-food exports.

The US is a major destination of PEI potatoes. In 2018, PEI potato exports to the US totaled $365 million (equating to 88% of PEI’s total international potato exports). The remaining potato exports went to Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, South Korea, Jamaica, Bahamas, Indonesia, Taiwan, New Zealand and Costa Rica.6

Exports of potatoes have continued to grow in terms of value over the past five years. The value of PEI’s international exports of potato increased on average by 9.6% annually between 2014 and 2018.

Fruits represent the second largest agri-food export in PEI. Blueberries are PEI’s top export under this category. In 2018, PEI’s exports of fruits totaled $22.6 million. The US and Japan were the top importers of PEI’s fruits exports, representing over 94% of PEI’s total international fruits exports.6

PEI’s vegetable exports amounted to $2.5 million in 2018. The US remained PEI’s largest vegetable purchaser.6

Milk and dairy production in PEI operates under a supply management system; PEI exports dairy products such as cheese, milk and cream. In 2018, PEI’s international exports of dairy products totaled $2.1 million, the US and Japan were major export markets for PEI’s dairy products.6

PEI’s Top Agri-food Export Products

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Potato share of PEI’s totalagri-food exports, 2018

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Thailand 6.5 1.57


Jamaica 3.3 0.79

Sub-total 388.2 93.52

Others 26.9 6.48


PEI’s agri-food sector is export-oriented. PEI’s agricultural exports include primary agricultural commodities and processed food products. Agri-food exports represent a major part of the province’s economy, accounting for about 34% of the province’s total exports. In 2018, PEI’s total international agri-food exports exceeded $475 million, representing about 0.8% of Canada’s agri-food

exports. Primary agricultural commodities represented about 22% of these exports.6

PEI agri-food exports grew on average by 6.7% per year between 2012 and 2018. In 2018, PEI agri-food exports rose by 5.5% relative to 2017. In 2018, PEI agri-food exports rose by 5.5% relative to 2017. Both primary commodities and value-added products contributed to the increase.6

Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the smallest province in Canada representing 0.1 per cent of Canada’s land area.1 The Island has a total land area of 1.4 million acres. Farmlands represent about 42.5% of the province’s total land area (594,324 acres).2 In 2018, the population of PEI was estimated to be just over 153,000.3

PEI’s economy is largely resources-based. Agriculture is important for PEI; the agri-food sector represents 7.6% of the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).4 Primary agriculture in PEI is comprised of crop and livestock, namely: potatoes, fruits, dairy, beef and hog.5

PEI at a Glance

Population 153,000

Share of national population 0.42%

Total land area 1.4 million acres

Share of national land area 0.1%

Total GDP $5.7B

Agri-food share of PEI’s GDP 7.6%

PEI at a Glance PEI Agriculture Exports

The United States (US) is PEI’s largest agri-food importer. In 2018, the US accounted for 87% of PEI’s total agri-food international exports with sales valued at $415 million (a $25 million increase from 2017).

In addition to the US, other large agri-food export markets for PEI included Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Japan and South Korea. 92.8% of PEI’s agri-food exports were imported by these top five markets.

PEI’s Top Export Markets

PEI’s top agri-food export products, 2018

Product Value (million $)

Potatoes 415.1

Fruits 22.6

Vegetables 2.5

Dairy 2.1Source: Statistics Canada, 2018.

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Thailand 6.5 1.57


Jamaica 3.3 0.79

Sub-total 388.2 93.52

Others 26.9 6.48


PEI’s agri-food sector is export-oriented. PEI’s agricultural exports include primary agricultural commodities and processed food products. Agri-food exports represent a major part of the province’s economy, accounting for about 34% of the province’s total exports. In 2018, PEI’s total international agri-food exports exceeded $475 million, representing about 0.8% of Canada’s agri-food

exports. Primary agricultural commodities represented about 22% of these exports.6

PEI agri-food exports grew on average by 6.7% per year between 2012 and 2018. In 2018, PEI agri-food exports rose by 5.5% relative to 2017. In 2018, PEI agri-food exports rose by 5.5% relative to 2017. Both primary commodities and value-added products contributed to the increase.6

Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the smallest province in Canada representing 0.1 per cent of Canada’s land area.1 The Island has a total land area of 1.4 million acres. Farmlands represent about 42.5% of the province’s total land area (594,324 acres).2 In 2018, the population of PEI was estimated to be just over 153,000.3

PEI’s economy is largely resources-based. Agriculture is important for PEI; the agri-food sector represents 7.6% of the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).4 Primary agriculture in PEI is comprised of crop and livestock, namely: potatoes, fruits, dairy, beef and hog.5

PEI at a Glance

Population 153,000

Share of national population 0.42%

Total land area 1.4 million acres

Share of national land area 0.1%

Total GDP $5.7B

Agri-food share of PEI’s GDP 7.6%

PEI at a Glance PEI Agriculture Exports

The United States (US) is PEI’s largest agri-food importer. In 2018, the US accounted for 87% of PEI’s total agri-food international exports with sales valued at $415 million (a $25 million increase from 2017).

In addition to the US, other large agri-food export markets for PEI included Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Japan and South Korea. 92.8% of PEI’s agri-food exports were imported by these top five markets.

PEI’s Top Export Markets

PEI’s top agri-food export products, 2018

Product Value (million $)

Potatoes 415.1

Fruits 22.6

Vegetables 2.5

Dairy 2.1Source: Statistics Canada, 2018.

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PEI 2018 Agriculture and Agri-Food International Exports Highlights

PEI at a Glance Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the smallest province in Canada representing 0.1 per cent of Canada’s land area.1 The Island has a total land area of 1.4 million acres. Farmlands represent about 42.5% of the province’s total land area (594,324 acres).2 In 2018, the population of PEI was estimated

to be just over 153,000.3

Source: Government of PEI, 2018.

PEI’s economy is largely resources-based. Agriculture is important for PEI; the agri-food sector represents 7.6% of the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).4 Primary agriculture in PEI is comprised of crop and livestock, namely: potatoes, fruits,

dairy, beef and hog.5

PEI Agriculture Exports PEI’s agri-food sector is export-oriented. PEI’s agricultural exports include primary agricultural commodities and processed food products. Agri-food exports represent a major part of the province’s economy

accounting for about 34% of the province’s total exports. In 2018, PEI’s total international agri-food exports exceeded $474 million, representing about 0.8% of Canada’s agri-food exports. Primary agricultural commodities represented about

22% of these exports.6


PEI agri-food exports grew on average by 6.7% over 2012-2018. In 2018, PEI agri-food exports rose by 5.5% relative to 2017. Both

primary commodities and value added

PEI at a Glance Population 153,000 Share of national population 0.42% total land area 1.4 million

acres Share of national land area 0.1% Total GDP $5.7B Agri-food share of PEI’s GDP 7.6%

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Notes Agri-food exports in this document refer to exports of primary agricultural commodities (animals and crops) and processed agricultural and food products (value added exports).

Trade statistics are classified according to Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (Harmonized System).

Export statistics reported in this document do not include re-exports.

All figures are in Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise.

Endnotes1Holman, H., & Robb, A. (2019). In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/prince-edward-island 2Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Finance. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/web_2018_stat_review.pdf3Statistics Canada. No date. Agriculture and Agri-Food Economic Account. Last updated July 30, 2019. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1710000901 (accessed August 20, 2019).4Statistics Canada. No date. Table 36-10-0402-02 Gross domestic product (GDP) at basic prices, by industry, provinces and territories, growth rates (x 1,000,000) (table). CANSIM (database). Last updated July 26, 2019. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=3610040202 (accessed July 26, 2019).5Statistics Canada. No date. Table 32-10-0045-01 Farm cash receipts, annual (x 1,000). CANSIM (database). Last updated July 26, 2019. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=3210004501 (accessed July 26, 2019).6Statistics Canada. No date. Canadian International Merchandise Trade Database (database). Last updated in 2019. Retrieved from https://www5.statcan.gc.ca/cimt-cicm/home-accueil?lang=eng

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PEI’s top five agri-food export markets, 2018


Share of total potatoes exports

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Thailand 6.5 1.37

Japan 6.4 1.35


Sub-total 441.2 92.85

Others 34.0 7.15


PEI’s agri-food exports comprise a diverse range of products. While fresh and processed potatoes are the main agri-food export of PEI, other key exports include fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

In 2018, PEI’s total international exports of fresh and processed potatoes totaled $415.1 million, representing 87 % of PEI’s total international agri-food exports.

The US is a major destination of PEI potatoes. In 2018, PEI potato exports to the US totaled $365 million (equating to 88% of PEI’s total international potato exports). The remaining potato exports went to Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, South Korea, Jamaica, Bahamas, Indonesia, Taiwan, New Zealand and Costa Rica.6

Exports of potatoes have continued to grow in terms of value over the past five years. The value of PEI’s international exports of potato increased on average by 9.6% annually between 2014 and 2018.

Fruits represent the second largest agri-food export in PEI. Blueberries are PEI’s top export under this category. In 2018, PEI’s exports of fruits totaled $22.6 million. The US and Japan were the top importers of PEI’s fruits exports, representing over 94% of PEI’s total international fruits exports.6

PEI’s vegetable exports amounted to $2.5 million in 2018. The US remained PEI’s largest vegetable purchaser.6

Milk and dairy production in PEI operates under a supply management system; PEI exports dairy products such as cheese, milk and cream. In 2018, PEI’s international exports of dairy products totaled $2.1 million, the US and Japan were major export markets for PEI’s dairy products.6

PEI’s Top Agri-food Export Products

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