Canada Onion Powder Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Canada Onion Powder Market Size

The Canada onion powder market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.11% between 2024 and 2032.

Canada Onion Powder Market Outlook

• In 2022, Canada imported around USD 306 million in onions, becoming the seventh-largest importer of onions, globally.

• Key producers of onion powder in Canada include McCormick & Company, Inc., Alpine Herb Company Inc., and Simply Organic.

• One tablespoon of onion powder equates to around half a cup of chopped fresh onions.

Canada Onion Powder Market Growth

Canada’s onion production is majorly concentrated in the eastern provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The country is also a significant importer of onions globally. Canadians are increasing the consumption of onion powder owing to its convenience of use, aiding the market growth. The powder is sprinkled in soups and stews, dips, and salad dressings. Canadians widely consume onion powder in vegetable, meat, and bean soups owing to its bold onion flavour and aroma. Onion powder is also used to season ground meat for burgers, chili, skillet suppers, and meatloaf.

Fast food culture is expanding across Canada, as people are increasing the demand for convenient dining experiences. There are around 19,989 fast food restaurant businesses as of 2023 in Canada. For fast food restaurants across Canada, onion powder has become an indispensable condiment owing to its unique flavor, convenient use, ease of storage, long shelf life, and time-saving benefits. Using onion powder can help fast food chains greatly save time otherwise used in preparing ingredients and lower the waste produced during the cooking process.

According to the Canada onion powder market analysis, onion powder is rich in antioxidants that help reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease. Around 2.4 million Canadians have heart disease as of July 2022. Heart disease is also the second leading cause of death in the country.

Canada Onion Powder Industry Segmentation

Canada Onion Powder Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments.

Market Breakup by Product Type

• Conventional

• Organic

Market Breakup by Packaging Type

• Pouches

• Cans

• Aseptic Cartons

• Others

Market Breakup by End Use

• Institutional Users

• Home Users

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• Hypermarkets/Supermarkets

• Convenience Stores

• Online Channels

• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• British Columbia

• Alberta

• The Prairies

• Central Canada

• Atlantic Canada

Canada Onion Powder Market Share

Based on distribution channel, the market is divided into hypermarkets/supermarkets, convenience stores, and online channels, among others. Among these, supermarkets/hypermarkets occupy a substantial portion of the market due to the rising demand for white onion powders in sauces. The onion powder market is expanding due to the growing variety of spice powders that are becoming more readily available in supermarkets and hypermarkets to meet consumer demands.

Further, the online channels category is anticipated to develop at the quickest rate owing to the technology advancements and the increasing popularity of flavored onion powders on internet platforms.

Leading Companies in Canada Onion Powder Market

The key players in the onion powder market are producing high-quality organic onion powder to meet consumer demand.

• McCormick & Company, Inc.  

• Simply Organic 

• Frontier Cooperative 

• Loblaw Companies Limited 

• Alpine Herb Company, Inc. 

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report