International trade
In Canada, mandatory certification for agricultural products represented as organic in import, exports, and inter-provincial trade was implemented at the federal level in 2009. The value of organic exports from Canada and the value of organic imports into Canada have both increased in recent years.Consumer market
Canadian consumers aged between 18 and 24 were the most likely demographic to actively include organic foods in their diet. A recent survey of Canadians showed that 38 percent of consumer do report believing that natural and organic products are healthier than mainstream products. The Canadian sales value of organic packaged foods is forecast to rise to over 1.6 billion U.S. dollars by 2025.
