Canary Seed Market Overview 2026

HS Code
100830
Last Updated
2026-04-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Canary Seed market coverage spans 94 countries.
  • 207 exporter companies and 377 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 462 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 13 countries.
  • 3 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-29.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Canary Seed

Analyze 462 supplier-linked transactions across the top 13 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Canary Seed.

Canary Seed Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Canary Seed to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Canary Seed: Netherlands (+378.6%), Turkiye (-63.3%), China (-39.6%).

Canary Seed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Canary Seed country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Canary Seed transaction unit prices: Netherlands (2.45 USD / kg), United States (0.69 USD / kg), Canada (0.65 USD / kg), Singapore (0.35 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Canada-18.6%3690.69 USD / kg (2,330,759.648 kg)0.69 USD / kg (2,828,369.97 kg)0.66 USD / kg (3,227,717 kg)0.66 USD / kg (2,350,061.773 kg)0.65 USD / kg (2,762,948.14 kg)0.65 USD / kg (1,594,038.344 kg)
Belgium-36.2%91.19 USD / kg (10,575 kg)- (-)- (-)0.85 USD / kg (8,125 kg)0.68 USD / kg (3,126 kg)- (-)
Poland+15.4%3- (-)0.76 USD / kg (22,875 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
South Africa-11.7%2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
United States-17.7%260.66 USD / kg (100,102 kg)0.67 USD / kg (383,939 kg)- (-)- (-)0.70 USD / kg (100,510 kg)0.69 USD / kg (280,824 kg)
Singapore-21.0%13- (-)0.72 USD / kg (26,535 kg)- (-)- (-)1.24 USD / kg (513,329 kg)0.35 USD / kg (26,535 kg)
Ukraine+1.2%10- (-)- (-)0.62 USD / kg (36,000 kg)0.65 USD / kg (209,340 kg)0.72 USD / kg (53,090 kg)- (-)
Guatemala-7.5%8- (-)- (-)2.35 USD / kg (8,707.2 kg)2.26 USD / kg (2,256 kg)2.47 USD / kg (10,963.2 kg)- (-)
Mexico+11.5%5- (-)1.37 USD / kg (2,268 kg)0.65 USD / kg (2,250 kg)- (-)1.11 USD / kg (50 kg)- (-)
China-39.6%2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.60 USD / kg (49,930 kg)- (-)
Canary Seed Global Supply Chain Coverage
584 companies
207 exporters and 377 importers are mapped for Canary Seed.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Canary Seed, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Canary Seed Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

207 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Canary Seed. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Canary Seed Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

3 premium Canary Seed suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Taslar Trading Corp.
Canada
Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
ANKO AGROTRADE SA
Switzerland
Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Adroit Overseas Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage ManufacturingOthersFood Services And Drinking Places
Become a Premium Supplier to join the Tridge Supply Chain Network and advance your marketing and export channel strategy.

Canary Seed Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 207 total exporter companies in the Canary Seed supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-29
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsDistribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Canary Seed
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: OthersTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionAnimal ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: RetailDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Canary Seed
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-29
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Canary Seed Global Exporter Coverage
207 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Canary Seed supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Canary Seed opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Canary Seed (HS Code 100830) in 2024

For Canary Seed in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Canada117,235,971 kg98,780,133.347 USD
2Argentina21,270,290 kg8,568,546.24 USD
3Hungary5,415,449.5 kg4,200,251 USD
4United States3,653,772 kg3,367,918 USD
5Germany3,247,115 kg2,140,190.884 USD
6Netherlands1,938,001 kg1,841,668.188 USD
7Turkiye1,681,581 kg1,425,181 USD
8Ukraine2,551,605.4 kg1,378,020.32 USD
9Egypt1,136,527.264 kg1,032,496 USD
10Belgium869,129.33 kg937,657.544 USD

Canary Seed Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

Track Canary Seed exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.

Canary Seed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

377 importer companies are mapped for Canary Seed demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Canary Seed Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 377 total importer companies tracked for Canary Seed. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-29
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: India
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-29
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: OthersBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-29
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Egypt, Turkiye, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Philippines, United States, Bangladesh, Libya
Global Importer Coverage
377 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Canary Seed.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Canary Seed buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Canary Seed (HS Code 100830) in 2024

For Canary Seed in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Mexico40,262,300 kg33,695,688 USD
2Belgium15,109,074.33 kg13,318,242.08 USD
3Brazil20,438,705 kg11,084,781 USD
4United States7,080,023 kg5,781,069 USD
5Italy5,514,245 kg4,452,858.011 USD
6Portugal3,410,138 kg2,864,242.798 USD
7Dominican Republic2,984,846 kg2,821,446.22 USD
8Turkiye4,938,609 kg2,320,910 USD
9Chile2,006,240 kg1,619,986.12 USD
10Greece1,622,350 kg1,470,467.974 USD

Canary Seed Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Canary Seed origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried seed
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupCereal/seed (minor grain; specialty seed for feed and niche food uses)
Scientific NamePhalaris canariensis
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
  • Temperate, cool-season annual cropping conditions similar to other small grains
  • Well-drained soils and management practices that support uniform maturity and low weed-seed contamination
Main VarietiesYellow canaryseed, Brown canaryseed
Consumption Forms
  • Bird feed blends (whole seed)
  • Animal feed ingredient
  • Niche human-food uses in some markets (e.g., dehulled seed; milled products) where permitted
Grading Factors
  • Moisture content
  • Foreign material/dockage and weed seed contamination
  • Insect infestation (live/dead insects) and evidence of heating/mold
  • Uniformity (including color) and damaged/broken seed
  • Residue/contaminant compliance per destination market and end use
Planting to HarvestAnnual crop harvested within the same growing season; timing depends on local agronomy and climate.

Market

Canary seed is a niche traded cereal/seed primarily used in bird feed blends, with a smaller but growing set of human food uses in some markets (e.g., dehulled seed and milled ingredients). Global export availability is comparatively concentrated, with Canada widely referenced as the leading export origin and Argentina as another established supplier. Trade flows are shaped by dry-bulk/packed handling economics, cleanliness specifications (foreign matter and weed seeds), and residue/contaminant compliance. Demand is tied to pet and animal feed channels and is sensitive to origin crop size and logistics costs.
Major Producing Countries
  • CanadaCommonly cited as the main commercial production and export origin for canary seed in global trade.
  • ArgentinaEstablished producing origin and periodic export supplier in global trade.
Major Exporting Countries
  • CanadaFrequently referenced as the dominant export origin for HS 1008.50 (canary seed) in trade statistics tools.
  • ArgentinaExporting origin supplying select markets depending on harvest outcomes and pricing.
Major Importing Countries
  • BelgiumRegularly appears as a major import/re-export hub for canary seed and bird feed ingredients in trade flow datasets.
  • NetherlandsEU logistics and re-export gateway market for feed ingredients, including niche seeds.
  • SpainImport market associated with bird feed and specialty seed consumption channels.
  • MexicoImport market often listed among notable destinations for canary seed trade flows.
Supply Calendar
  • Canada (Prairies):Aug, Sep, OctTypical late-summer to early-autumn harvest window for spring-seeded cereals in temperate regions; export shipping continues year-round from stored, cleaned seed.
  • Argentina (Pampas):Nov, Dec, JanSouthern Hemisphere supply window that can be counter-seasonal to Canada in the global marketing year.

Specification

Major VarietiesYellow canaryseed, Brown canaryseed
Physical Attributes
  • Small, hard, glossy seeds typically traded as cleaned, dried whole seed for feed use
  • Color uniformity and absence of off-odor, insects, and visible contamination are common buyer expectations
Compositional Metrics
  • Moisture specification and cleanliness (foreign matter/weed seeds) are routinely used as contract parameters for dry-seed trade
  • Residue and contaminant compliance (e.g., pesticides; mycotoxins where applicable) is increasingly part of buyer programs for feed and food channels
Grades
  • Contract specifications commonly reference moisture, dockage/foreign material, damaged seed, and insect infestation tolerances (often aligned to origin inspection and buyer QC programs)
Packaging
  • Bulk vessel or containerized bulk shipments for feed ingredient trade
  • Woven PP bags or big bags (FIBCs) for container shipments and distributor channels
ProcessingCan be mechanically cleaned and screened; some end uses may require dehulling and milling to produce food ingredients

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest -> drying/aeration -> cleaning and screening -> storage -> bulk handling -> export (bulk or containers) -> importer/bird feed blenders -> retail pet channels
Demand Drivers
  • Household and commercial bird feed consumption (pet specialty and mass retail)
  • Ingredient blending demand from feed manufacturers and distributors
  • Emerging human-food ingredient use in some markets (e.g., dehulled seed, milled products), where permitted
Temperature
  • Generally handled as a dry, ambient-stable seed; maintaining low moisture and preventing condensation in storage and transit are critical to avoid spoilage and quality claims
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is typically long under dry, pest-controlled storage; quality risks increase with moisture ingress, insect activity, and mold growth during storage/transit

Risks

Supply Concentration HighGlobal export availability is comparatively concentrated, with Canada widely referenced as the leading export origin; adverse Prairie growing seasons (drought/heat) or logistics disruptions can tighten supply quickly and elevate prices for import-dependent feed blenders.Diversify origin options where feasible (e.g., include multiple approved origins in specifications), use forward coverage, and hold buffer inventories at destination during periods of tight supply.
Phytosanitary MediumImport programs for seeds often enforce strict tolerances for weed seeds, live insects, and other quarantine contaminants; non-compliance can trigger rejections, fumigation costs, or delayed clearance.Specify cleanliness and quarantine weed tolerances contractually, require pre-shipment inspection certificates where applicable, and audit supplier cleaning/handling controls.
Regulatory Compliance MediumResidue limits and contaminant requirements can differ by importing market; shipments that meet feed-buyer norms may still face issues if the product is re-directed into more regulated channels.Align intended end use (feed vs. food) with the correct compliance program, including pesticide-residue and contaminant testing aligned to destination requirements.
Food Safety MediumAs a dry agricultural commodity, canary seed can still face quality and safety risks during storage and transit (mold, mycotoxins where relevant, insect infestation), which can lead to claims, downgrades, or disposal.Maintain moisture control from farm to vessel/container, implement pest management in storage, and use risk-based testing and supplier HACCP/GMP programs.
Logistics LowFreight cost swings and container availability can affect landed cost and delivery reliability for a low-volume, niche commodity that often moves in containerized or small bulk parcels.Lock in freight early for peak seasons, use flexible shipment modes where possible, and keep alternate routing/port options approved.
Sustainability
  • Climate variability (drought/heat) affecting yields in concentrated production regions
  • Soil health and erosion management in annual-crop rotations
  • Pesticide stewardship and residue management driven by importing-market compliance expectations
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor availability and occupational safety in grain handling (dust exposure, confined spaces) across producing and handling regions

FAQ

What is canary seed mainly used for in global trade?It is primarily traded as a dried, cleaned seed ingredient for bird feed blends, moving from producing regions through grain handlers to importers and pet/feed blenders. Some markets also use it in niche human-food applications (such as dehulled seed or milled ingredients) when regulatory and buyer specifications allow.
Which countries are commonly referenced as key export origins for canary seed?Trade flow datasets for HS 1008.50 commonly highlight Canada as the leading export origin, with Argentina also appearing as an established supplier depending on season and market conditions.
What are the main trade risks buyers screen for when importing canary seed?Buyers typically focus on supply tightness from concentrated origins, phytosanitary compliance (weed seeds and live insects), and quality/safety issues linked to moisture, mold, and infestation during storage and transport.
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