In 2024, Alberta exported $7.8 billion in primary products and $9.7 billion in value-added products accounting for nearly 20% of Canada’s total agri-food exports.
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 2024, Alberta exports of agricultural and food products was $17.5 billion.
- Alberta has the largest head of cattle and calves on farm across the province, representing 43% of Canada’s total cattle. In 2024, Alberta exported $3.6 billion worth of beef.
- 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 $71.4 million in 2024. Whiskey is the largest export in this sector at $48.2 million; the province is known for its premium rye whiskey.
- Alberta produced 23.7% of Canadian potatoes in 2024, maintaining its position as the largest potato producer in Canada. Our potatoes are well-suited for French fries.
- Alberta has an excess supply of grain products and accounts for a large proportion of total Canadian grain exports.
Export Catalogue
The online Alberta Agri-Food Products and Services Export Catalogue features products and services that Alberta exports internationally. The Export Catalogue is designed specifically for importers, distributors and buyers located outside of Canada.
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: [email protected]
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