A leader in value-added agriculture in Canada
Global demand for canola oil and meal continues to grow, spurring investments in new processing capacity here in Canada. By 2026, canola processing capacity is expected to reach 15 MMT. These capital investments are estimated at more than $2 billion, creating thousands of high paying jobs. Once a processing plant is built, it provides a steady source of employment for the community along with a steady source of demand for canola grown by surrounding farmers.
Benefits of more value-added processing
More competition for canola seed raises the overall value of canola
Increased delivery options and flexibility for farmers
Market diversification – including
value-added marketing opportunities for oil and meal
Supports value-added production and job creation in Canada
Encouraging investment and innovation in canola varieties and agronomic practices
Supports Canadian biofuel investments and greenhouse gas emission reductions
Canola production and crush
The new processing investements build on canola’s alignment with key global trends, including continued growth for healthy vegetable oil, high quality meal and more sustainable products like canola biofuel. In the last 20 years, processing capacity has nearly tripled in Canada responding to these growing demands. According to an analysis by GlobalData Plc, canola processing and refining alone currently delivers an economic impact of $8.2 billion annually, and contributes 8,700 jobs.
Learn more about current and historic data for Canadian canola processing, as well as the method for processing canola seed.
