![]() ![]() In 1989, exports branched out to over 2.9 million fresh trees, the highest number on record. So, while we can’t “pine”-point exactly where these trees ended up, it’s possible that some reached the farthest continent! In 2007, Canada exported 486 fresh trees to the French Southern Territories, a series of islands stretching from north of Madagascar to Adélie Land, which is on the Antarctic continental shelf. Since the beginning of the current export tracking series in 1988, Canada’s fresh Christmas trees have set down (temporary) roots across the globe, including the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Greenland, Ireland, Belgium, Hungary, Papua New Guinea, Ecuador, Togo, Algeria, Namibia, Australia, Kuwait, Venezuela and Guatemala. Most of the remaining exports in 2021 were to warmer climates in the Western Hemisphere, including Panama, Curaçao, Bermuda, Aruba, St. Final destinations for most of them were Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina and Virginia. O Christmas tree, how steadfast are your exports?Ĭanada exported over 2.4 million fresh Christmas trees in 2021, most of which (97.2%) ended up in the United States. ![]() In June 2022, there were 1,895 business locations nationwide in the nursery and tree production industry, which comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing various nursery products and trees, including Christmas trees.Ĭash receipts received by Canadian Christmas tree producers totalled nearly $163.5 million, up from $81.9 million in 2016. Nova Scotia’s 213 farms were more than the combined total of the Prairie and Maritime provinces (199). Ontario (418) had the most farms, followed by British Columbia (276) and Quebec (257). Quebec (19,169) had the most acres, and the neighbouring census agricultural regions of Estrie and Chaudière-Appalaches in the southeastern part of the province combined made up 89.3% of this area. The 2021 Census of Agriculture counted 1,364 farms that grew Christmas trees for sale, spread over 50,803 acres. Mistletoe hung where you can see, every couple tries to stop…and look at the data. Christmas trees produced in Quebec are sent across the world to decorate households in countries such as Panama, Bermuda, Barbados, Curaçao, Aruba and the United Arab Emirates.ġ Reference : 2020 balance sheet provided b the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) many Canadians, a Christmas tree is part of the holiday ambience. The United States of America (U.S.) is the largest importer of Québec grown christmas trees: 98% of trees grown in Quebec are exported to the U.S., mainly on the east coast to New York, Massachusetts and North Carolina. According to statistics gathered in 2020, Quebec exported 1 771 944 trees for a total value of 56,2 million dollars, representing 71% of the value for all Canadian Christmas tree exports, 14% less than in 2019 (2 053 111 trees).įurthermore, in 2020 the number of trees sold within Canada is estimated at 800 000 trees, this generated a profit of roughly 16 million dollars in the province of Quebec. Combined, these businesses cover a total of 8 538 hectares and 51% of that land is located in the Eastern townships. In 2020, 266 Christmas tree farms were registered with the MAPAQ (ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec). ![]() The province of Quebec is the main producer of Christmas trees in Canada, Quebec accounts for over 71% of all exported Christmas trees. ![]()
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