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Maple Syrup Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Maple Sugar, Plant-Based Bacon
HS Code
170220
Last Updated
2026-05-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Maple Syrup market coverage spans 132 countries.
  • 300 exporter companies and 250 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 1,315 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 2 premium suppliers & manufacturers 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 2026-05-21.

Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Maple Syrup

Analyze 1,315 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Maple Syrup.

Maple Syrup Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Maple Syrup to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Maple Syrup: Costa Rica (+117.1%), Australia (+110.1%), Germany (+65.9%).

Maple Syrup Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Maple Syrup country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Maple Syrup transaction unit prices: Colombia (26.73 USD / kg), France (12.30 USD / kg), Mexico (11.43 USD / kg), Costa Rica (9.14 USD / kg), South Africa (4.56 USD / kg), 6 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Canada-17.5%3218.78 USD / kg (283,122.62 kg)9.66 USD / kg (352,917 kg)9.12 USD / kg (586,403.1 kg)6.49 USD / kg (702,193.6 kg)3.94 USD / kg (403,920.2 kg)4.45 USD / kg (566,678.74 kg)
France+13.4%2812.59 USD / kg (312 kg)12.66 USD / kg (2,556 kg)11.14 USD / kg (5,841.6 kg)15.59 USD / kg (435 kg)13.23 USD / kg (783.444 kg)12.30 USD / kg (1,392 kg)
Malaysia-4.0%214.55 USD / kg (2,453.05 kg)4.27 USD / kg (1,882.8 kg)- (-)4.21 USD / kg (1,614.6 kg)5.15 USD / kg (117 kg)4.56 USD / kg (549 kg)
Japan-1.1%125.08 USD / kg (2,454 kg)- (-)4.56 USD / kg (1,599.62 kg)5.03 USD / kg (1,620 kg)- (-)- (-)
India-64.2%6- (-)- (-)- (-)1.50 USD / kg (2,579.22 kg)- (-)- (-)
United States-9.1%6725.03 USD / kg (32,695.007 kg)7.32 USD / kg (63,358.189 kg)7.28 USD / kg (141,444.24 kg)5.95 USD / kg (235,586.683 kg)7.00 USD / kg (350,726.963 kg)3.57 USD / kg (149,605.305 kg)
Spain-3.7%13- (-)3.92 USD / kg (-)- (-)2.61 USD / kg (3,099.62 kg)1.21 USD / kg (4,512.24 kg)- (-)
South Africa-20.6%442.31 USD / kg (105.38 kg)3.48 USD / kg (42.84 kg)3.05 USD / kg (13.44 kg)6.32 USD / kg (163.16 kg)3.44 USD / kg (71.64 kg)4.56 USD / kg (42.68 kg)
Guatemala+28.5%145.89 USD / kg (124.15 kg)5.25 USD / kg (267.5 kg)- (-)4.07 USD / kg (-)2.41 USD / kg (17,548.03 kg)2.36 USD / kg (4,398.39 kg)
Costa Rica+117.1%9- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)5.52 USD / kg (37.6 kg)9.14 USD / kg (8.03 kg)
Maple Syrup Global Supply Chain Coverage
550 companies
300 exporters and 250 importers are mapped for Maple Syrup.
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Maple Syrup Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Maple Syrup Verified Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Premium Partners

2 premium Maple Syrup suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
SOM INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
South Korea
Food Manufacturing
Bakels Sweden AB
Sweden
Food Manufacturing
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Maple Syrup Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 300 total exporter companies in the Maple Syrup supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-08
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Maple Syrup
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogistics
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Maple Syrup Global Exporter Coverage
300 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Maple Syrup supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Maple Syrup (HS Code 170220) in 2024

For Maple Syrup in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Canada70,887,589.745 kg523,663,066.285 USD
2United States12,588,565 kg47,044,904 USD
3Netherlands1,651,455.564 kg15,835,821.439 USD
4Denmark1,096,288 kg9,902,770.53 USD
5Germany789,901 kg8,687,432.355 USD
6Sweden236,983.652 kg2,348,206.972 USD
7United Kingdom340,921 kg1,856,725.366 USD
8Belgium150,897.78 kg1,036,583.417 USD
9Spain371,216.582 kg925,227.718 USD
10Czechia81,150.741 kg889,286 USD

Maple Syrup Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Maple Syrup Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

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

Maple Syrup Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 250 total importer companies tracked for Maple Syrup. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-20
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-05-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
250 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Maple Syrup.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Maple Syrup (HS Code 170220) in 2024

For Maple Syrup in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States45,983,598 kg337,215,106 USD
2Germany4,649,612.988 kg38,215,007.262 USD
3United Kingdom5,064,360 kg36,410,889.674 USD
4Japan2,642,523 kg24,829,699.886 USD
5Australia3,111,587.51 kg23,470,193.316 USD
6Netherlands3,094,476.071 kg23,036,117.161 USD
7Canada4,470,024.641 kg19,096,611.656 USD
8Italy1,538,883 kg9,547,428.008 USD
9Denmark1,375,065.219 kg8,203,116.969 USD
10Switzerland631,142.444 kg6,455,371.526 USD

Maple Syrup Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable liquid syrup
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Product

Market

Maple syrup is a globally traded, shelf-stable natural sweetener produced at commercial scale primarily in Canada and the United States, with Canada (especially Quebec) accounting for the bulk of world output. International trade is typically reported under HS 1702.20 (maple sugar and maple syrup), and global import demand is led by the United States, followed by several developed markets in Europe and the Asia-Pacific. Supply is structurally seasonal and highly weather-dependent because the sugaring season relies on suitable freeze–thaw conditions, creating meaningful year-to-year production volatility. Market dynamics are shaped by a tight origin concentration, quality/grade systems used in export labeling, and persistent authenticity (adulteration) risk in global sweetener supply chains.
Major Producing Countries
  • CanadaDominant global producer; Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada estimates Canada at ~73% of world maple syrup production in 2024, with production heavily concentrated in Quebec.
  • United StatesSecond-largest producer; Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada estimates ~23% of global production in 2024, with production concentrated in the Northeast/Upper Midwest (notably Vermont, New York, and Maine).
Major Exporting Countries
  • CanadaPrimary global exporting origin; Canadian exports reach a wide range of destinations, with the United States the largest destination market.
  • United StatesExports exist but the U.S. is also the dominant global import market for maple sugar and maple syrup in trade statistics tracked by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesLargest global importer by value and volume in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada world import tables for maple sugar and maple syrup (HS 1702.20).
  • GermanyMajor import market in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada world import tables and a key destination for Canadian exports.
  • United KingdomMajor import market in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada world import tables and a key destination for Canadian exports.
  • JapanMajor import market in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada world import tables and a key destination for Canadian exports.
  • FranceMajor import market in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada world import tables and a key destination for Canadian exports.
  • AustraliaMajor import market in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada world import tables and a key destination for Canadian exports.
Supply Calendar
  • Canada (Quebec and other maple-producing provinces):Mar, AprSap collection and syrup production are concentrated in late winter to early spring; annual yield is sensitive to freeze–thaw patterns.
  • United States (Northeast and Upper Midwest):Feb, Mar, AprSeasonal production window broadly overlaps Canada but can start earlier in more southerly producing states; yield varies materially year to year with weather.

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Clear, viscous syrup with color ranging from Golden to Very Dark, with flavor intensity broadly associated with color class.
Compositional Metrics
  • Standards for identity and grade commonly reference minimum solids content (Brix) and cleanliness (absence of turbidity/sediment) in official grade/standard documents.
Grades
  • Grade A color classes commonly used in North American standards: Golden (Delicate Taste), Amber (Rich Taste), Dark (Robust Taste), Very Dark (Strong Taste).
  • Processing Grade / Maple syrup for processing: intended for manufacturing use; may be any color class and can allow stronger/off-flavor characteristics depending on jurisdictional standards.
Packaging
  • Retail packaging commonly includes glass bottles, PET bottles, or jugs designed for ambient shelf display.
  • Bulk packaging for industrial/processing uses commonly includes food-grade pails, drums, or larger containers; U.S. Processing Grade is not allowed in consumer-size containers under USDA grade standards.
ProcessingFiltration/clarification is used to remove precipitates (for example, mineral/sugar sand) to meet clarity expectations.Crystallization can occur during storage depending on solids content and handling; packaging and storage conditions are managed to preserve clarity and pourability.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Tree tapping & sap collection -> transport to sugarhouse/processing facility -> concentration (evaporation; often with reverse osmosis as a pre-concentration step) -> filtration/clarification -> grading/color classification -> hot packing/bottling -> warehousing -> export distribution (retail, foodservice, industrial ingredient).
Demand Drivers
  • Consumer preference for recognizable, single-ingredient sweeteners in premium breakfast and baking use cases.
  • Food manufacturing use as a flavoring/sweetening input in baked goods, dairy, beverages, and sauces.
  • Gift, tourism, and seasonal promotion demand in key import markets (notably North America, Western Europe, and parts of Asia-Pacific).
Temperature
  • Shelf-stable when properly packed and sealed; quality risk increases with heat exposure and moisture ingress.
  • Refrigeration after opening is commonly used to reduce spoilage risk and preserve flavor.
Shelf Life
  • Long shelf life when unopened under ambient storage; once opened, spoilage/mold risk increases if contaminated or stored warm.

Risks

Climate HighGlobal commercial supply is concentrated in regions where production depends on a narrow late-winter/early-spring window and suitable freeze–thaw conditions; adverse weather can materially reduce yields and tighten export availability, driving price volatility for import-dependent markets.Use multi-origin contracting across Canada and the U.S., maintain buffer inventories for key import markets, and track seasonal production indicators (weather and early-season run rates) for procurement timing.
Supply Concentration HighProduction is highly concentrated in Canada (with a large share in Quebec), creating structural exposure to region-specific disruptions (weather shocks, infrastructure/logistics interruptions, or policy/market management changes).Qualify multiple suppliers and packers across provinces/states, diversify packaging formats/packers to reduce single-node dependency, and establish contingency inventory planning for peak-demand periods.
Food Fraud HighMaple syrup faces authenticity risk because it can be economically adulterated or substituted with cheaper sugar syrups; mislabeling can trigger recalls, border rejections, and reputational harm in premium retail markets.Implement authenticity verification (supplier verification programs and appropriate analytical screening), clear product specifications referencing standard-of-identity requirements, and robust traceability from packer back to origin lots.
Regulatory Compliance MediumExporters must meet destination requirements for grade labeling/color class, standards of identity, and food labeling languages; non-compliance can result in detention, relabeling costs, or shipment rejection.Align labels and grade statements to recognized standards (for example, USDA grade standards and Canadian grade requirements where applicable) and perform pre-export label reviews for each destination market.
Sustainability
  • Climate vulnerability: warming winters and altered freeze–thaw patterns can shorten or shift the sugaring season and increase yield volatility in core producing regions.
  • Forest health and sustainable woodland management: long-run supply depends on maintaining healthy maple stands and managing pests/disease and ecological stressors.
  • Energy use and emissions footprint from evaporation/concentration steps (fuel choice and efficiency affect environmental profile).
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor availability in rural production areas and worker safety risks around high-temperature processing equipment during sugaring season.

FAQ

Which countries dominate global maple syrup production and trade?Commercial-scale production is concentrated in Canada and the United States. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada estimates Canada produced about 73% of the world’s maple syrup in 2024 (with production heavily concentrated in Quebec), while the United States accounted for about 23%.
How is maple syrup graded in major exporting jurisdictions?In North American standards used widely in trade, retail maple syrup is commonly sold as Grade A with four color/taste classes: Golden (Delicate), Amber (Rich), Dark (Robust), and Very Dark (Strong). Separate “Processing Grade” categories are used for syrup intended for manufacturing rather than consumer retail packaging.
What is the single biggest risk that can disrupt global maple syrup supply?Weather-driven production volatility is the key risk because maple syrup output depends on a short late-winter/early-spring window and suitable freeze–thaw conditions. Unfavorable seasons can quickly tighten export availability from the core producing regions in Canada and the United States.

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