In 2023, Alberta exports of agricultural and food products set a fourth consecutive record at $17.9 billion, up 10.5% from 2022 ($16.2 billion).
Services
The Alberta government provides the following services to Alberta companies:
- information about Alberta’s agriculture and food sector
- Alberta supplier capabilities
- buyer-seller connections
- incoming mission support
Quick facts
- In 2023, Alberta exports of agricultural and food products set a fourth consecutive record at $17.9 billion, up 10.5% from 2022 ($16.2 billion). Alberta's cattle and calves sector is the largest in Canada.
- Over three-quarters of Canadian beef processing occurs in Western Canada, with the vast majority concentrated in Alberta.
- Our province is the largest producer of honey and hemp in Canada.
- Alberta beverage exports totaled $82.2 million in 2023. Whiskey is the largest export in this sector at $61.9 million; the province is known for its premium rye whiskey.
- With higher solid levels than potatoes from other growing regions, Alberta potatoes are well-suited for french fries.
- Alberta has excess supply of grain products and accounts for a large proportion of total Canadian grain exports.
Product brochures
- Alberta agriculture
- Alberta Barley
- Alberta beef
- Alberta Canola
- Alberta Honey
- Alberta pork
- Alberta pulses
- Alberta wheat
- Livestock genetics
Contact
Connect with trade development officers:
Email: agrifoodexports@gov.ab.ca
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