Economic Impact
Fertilizer isn’t just important to food security; it’s also important to Canada’s economy.
Driving Economic Growth
Canada’s fertilizer industry creates economic value at every stage of the supply chain. The sector supports over 100,000 jobs in communities across Canada and helps strengthen industries including mining, fertilizer production, rail, port operations, and agriculture.
Canada’s Fertilizer Industry
$42.6B
Total economic activity
$24B
contributed to Canada’s GDP
118,020
jobs supported throughout the supply chain
$5.2B
Government revenues
Supporting Communities Across Canada
Canada’s fertilizer industry supports jobs and investment in both rural and urban communities. Fertilizer production facilities, mining operations, distribution networks, and transportation infrastructure help create stable employment and economic opportunities across multiple provinces.
The industry also supports innovation, skilled trades, engineering, research, and advanced manufacturing jobs that contribute to Canada’s long-term economic competitiveness.
A Global Export Leader
Canada is one of the world’s leading fertilizer producers and exporters, supplying crop nutrients to farmers around the world. Canadian fertilizer exports help support global food production while generating significant economic benefits at home.
Canada’s Fertilizer Exports
$22.3B
Total economic output
$13.7B
contributed to Canada’s GDP
54,030
jobs supported
$2.9B
Government revenues
Feeding Economies at Home and Abroad
As global demand for food continues to grow, fertilizer will remain an important part of supporting agricultural productivity, international trade, and economic resilience in Canada.