Derived Products
Dried Groundcherry, Groundcherry Jam, Groundcherry Juice
HS Code
081090
Last Updated
2026-07-19
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Canada Fresh Groundcherry market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 0 sampled export transactions for Canada are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies and 2 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Groundcherry in Canada.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 3 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-19.
Fresh Groundcherry Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Canada
0 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Groundcherry in Canada. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Groundcherry in Canada (HS Code 081090)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Groundcherry export volume and value in Canada to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 131,400 | 330,599 USD |
| 2023 | 168,748 | 350,810 USD |
| 2022 | 167,476 | 403,106 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Groundcherry Exports from Canada (HS Code 081090) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 3 destination countries for Fresh Groundcherry exports from Canada.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 128,228 | 317,133.602 USD |
| 2 | United States | 2,395 | 11,765.352 USD |
| 3 | France | 777 | 1,700.065 USD |
Fresh Groundcherry Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Canada: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
2 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Groundcherry in Canada. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 21.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Groundcherry in Canada
5 sampled Fresh Groundcherry import transactions in Canada provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Groundcherry sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Canada: 2026-05-04: 5.35 USD / kg, 2026-04-30: 6.67 USD / kg, 2026-04-21: 4.66 USD / kg, 2026-04-10: 5.89 USD / kg, 2026-04-09: 5.55 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | LOS *** ****** ******* | 5.35 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-04-30 | Unknown Product | 6.67 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-04-21 | Unknown Product | 4.66 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-04-10 | Unknown Product | 5.89 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-04-09 | Unknown Product | 5.55 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Groundcherry Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Canada
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 2 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Groundcherry in Canada. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-19
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Canada Import Partner Coverage
2 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Groundcherry in Canada.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Groundcherry importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Canada.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Groundcherry in Canada (HS Code 081090)
Track 3 years of Fresh Groundcherry import volume and value in Canada to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,401,134 | 109,880,127 USD |
| 2023 | 29,905,091 | 93,524,508 USD |
| 2022 | 29,690,712 | 87,493,400 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Groundcherry to Canada (HS Code 081090) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Groundcherry to Canada.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 9,044,508 | 30,838,638.255 USD |
| 2 | Vietnam | 5,815,941 | 15,429,776.934 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 6,107,029 | 11,634,672.782 USD |
| 4 | China | 2,060,231.176 | 9,094,530.27 USD |
| 5 | Ecuador | 2,245,033 | 8,500,971.871 USD |
Fresh Groundcherry Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Canada
Track Fresh Groundcherry wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Canada.
Historical Fresh Groundcherry Wholesale Supplier Prices in Canada (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Groundcherry wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Canada.
Fresh Groundcherry yearly average wholesale prices in Canada: 2020: 11.19 USD / kg, 2021: 11.75 USD / kg, 2022: 11.68 USD / kg, 2023: 11.97 USD / kg, 2024: 10.33 USD / kg, 2025: 11.56 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11.19 USD / kg | 11.19 USD / kg | 11.19 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 11.75 USD / kg | 9.25 USD / kg | 15.38 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 11.68 USD / kg | 5.36 USD / kg | 16.11 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 11.97 USD / kg | 9.69 USD / kg | 16.41 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 10.33 USD / kg | 3.20 USD / kg | 17.09 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 11.56 USD / kg | 10.97 USD / kg | 11.81 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Groundcherry Wholesale Export Price Updates in Canada
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Groundcherry wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Canada.
Fresh Groundcherry latest wholesale updates by date in Canada: 2025-06-01: 14.15 USD / kg, 2024-12-01: 17.99 USD / kg, 2024-11-01: 21.53 USD / kg, 2024-11-01: 18.21 USD / kg, 2024-11-01: 15.22 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-01 | Phy***** ********* ************ * ******* ******** | 14.15 USD / kg | - | |
| 2024-12-01 | Phy***** ********* ************ * ******* ******** | 17.99 USD / kg | - | |
| 2024-11-01 | Phy***** ********* ************ * ******* ******** | 21.53 USD / kg | - | |
| 2024-11-01 | Phy***** ********* ************ * ******* ******** | 18.21 USD / kg | - | |
| 2024-11-01 | Phy***** ********* ************ * ******* ********* | 15.22 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
In Canada, fresh groundcherries are a niche specialty fruit sold domestically through grocery retail under names such as physalis/cape gooseberry, as well as through small local farms. Quebec-focused retail and food-promotion references describe groundcherries in-market as Physalis pruinosa and position availability mainly in late summer to early fall. Commercial trade (including imports and interprovincial trade) sits under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations framework, where importers are directed to confirm commodity- and origin-specific admissibility via CFIA’s Automated Import Reference System (AIRS). Market size and growth metrics are not reliably published as a standalone “groundcherry” category in the public sources reviewed, so quantitative market sizing is treated as a data gap.
Market RoleDomestic consumer market with niche domestic production (seasonal specialty fresh fruit; not a major export commodity)
Domestic RoleSeasonal specialty fresh fruit sold to Canadian consumers via grocery retail (physalis/cape gooseberry listings) and local direct-to-consumer farms.
Market Growth
SeasonalityRetail and local-market references in Canada place peak availability in late summer and fall, with Quebec-specific guidance citing August–October availability.
Specification
Primary VarietyPhysalis pruinosa (groundcherry/physalis as referenced in Quebec retail guidance)
Secondary Variety
- Physalis (cape gooseberry/ground cherries as labeled in Canadian grocery retail)
- Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry (common cultivar name used by Canadian growers/retail farm listings)
Physical Attributes
- Cherry-sized berries that range from orange to yellow/orange in retail guidance
- Fruit enclosed in a papery husk/calyx that is typically peeled back prior to eating
Packaging
- Sold with husks/calyx intact to protect fruit and support freshness
- Retail-ready small packs (e.g., 200 g grocery listing; 8 oz farm container listing)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest with husk/calyx intact → sorting → packing into small consumer packs/containers → distribution via retail grocery or direct-to-consumer channels
Temperature
- Retail guidance: keep at room temperature to ripen; once ripe, refrigerate for short holding (guidance notes about two days).
- Quebec food-promotion guidance indicates longer refrigerated holding is possible when husks are intact and undamaged, but shorter consumption windows apply once husks are open/damaged.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly sensitive to ripeness stage and whether the husk/calyx remains intact; guidance ranges from a short refrigerated window once ripe to longer storage when properly protected.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighCommercial imports of fresh fruits/vegetables into Canada require a valid Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence; missing or incorrectly declared licence details can trigger shipment delays, refusal, or automatic IID transaction rejection.Confirm SFC licensing scope before contracting shipments and validate the exact licence number entry on import declarations; pre-check commodity/origin requirements in CFIA AIRS.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImporters of fresh fruits/vegetables generally must hold Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) membership (with specific exceptions); non-compliance can restrict lawful trading activity for covered transactions.Assess whether your business falls under SFCR 122 dealer obligations or an exception; obtain/maintain DRC membership when required.
Food Safety MediumFresh fruits/vegetables intended to be consumed raw that are treated with sulphites are not permitted for sale in Canada (grapes are an exception), creating detention/refusal/recall exposure if sulphites are used as a preservative treatment.Confirm with suppliers (and verify via QA/testing where appropriate) that sulphites are not used on shipments intended for raw consumption; document supplier assurances in procurement specs.
Documentation Gap MediumOrigin- and commodity-specific plant-health admissibility (phytosanitary certificate and/or import permit) may apply under Plant Protection rules; incorrect assumptions can cause border delays or inadmissibility.Run a commodity/origin/end-use query in CFIA AIRS before shipment and align supplier documents to the resulting requirement set.
Logistics MediumQuality loss risk is elevated due to perishability and handling sensitivity (ripeness stage and husk integrity materially affect shelf life), increasing shrink risk during distribution.Specify acceptable ripeness and husk condition at pack-out; use rapid distribution to retail and provide storage guidance consistent with Canadian retail recommendations.
Sustainability
- Pesticide residue compliance screening (Canadian MRL framework applies to both imported and domestically grown produce)
Standards
- CanadaGAP (HACCP-based) is a recognized food-safety program for Canadian fresh produce operations; the program’s commodity scope explicitly includes ground cherries/tomatillos.
FAQ
When are fresh groundcherries typically in season in Canada?Quebec-focused sources describe groundcherries as a summer–fall item, commonly cited as available from August to October, and retail guidance also broadly frames availability across summer and fall.
What are the biggest “must-have” compliance items for commercially importing fresh groundcherries (fresh fruit) into Canada?Canada’s border guidance indicates an SFC licence is mandatory for importing fresh fruits and vegetables, and CFIA guidance adds that importers of fresh fruits and vegetables must also meet DRC membership requirements (subject to exceptions). CFIA also notes that plant-health requirements (for example, a phytosanitary certificate or import permit) may apply depending on the commodity and origin and should be verified in CFIA’s AIRS.
How should groundcherries be handled and stored to reduce spoilage in Canadian retail conditions?Canadian retail guidance advises keeping groundcherries at room temperature to ripen, and then refrigerating for short holding once ripe. Quebec-focused guidance emphasizes selecting fruit well-wrapped in dry husks and indicates longer refrigerated storage may be possible when husks are intact, while damaged/open husks require faster consumption.
Sources
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