In 2017, imports of dried vegetables, roots and tubers reached a five year high of CAD$4 billion this was as a result of imports of dried fruits also reaching a five year high of CAD$ 2.1 billion, and edible nuts reaching CAD$854 million. In the same year Canada imported $269 million of dried legumes and $371.1 million of rice. Imports of spices, herbs, and spice extractives rose by 3.2% between 2013 and 2017 to reach a five year high in 2017 of $276.2 million.
Dried Food, Nuts and Spices
