CANADA’S 2022
New Wheat Crop Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A return to more normal weather and precipitation, combined with an average growing season produced a quality 2022 crop.
Overall Quality
A higher proportion of wheat from all classes from the 2022 crop year had
high protein content and graded in
the top 2 grades
How it was Grown
Following the drought conditions experienced in 2021, western Canadian growing conditions returned to more normal temperatures and precipitation in 2022.
Production
This year’s Canadian wheat harvest
is forecast to be 34.7 million tonnes.
Protein
Average protein content for all wheat classes.
Milling Quality
Milling yields across all wheat classes continue to meet millers’ expectations
in terms of milling performance.
Shipping
Canada is expected to export 23.3 million tonnes to over 80 countries in 2023.
In-depth assessment of the 2022 Wheat Crop
CWRS
Canada Western
Red Spring
Hard wheat. High protein content. Superior milling and baking characteristics. Excellent end-product quality.
CWAD
Canada Western Amber Durum
Superior yellow colour. High protein content. High semolina yield. Strong and extensible gluten.
CPSR
Canada Prairie
Spring Red
Medium protein content. Medium kernel hardness. Excellent flour yields.
CESRW
Canada Eastern Soft Red Winter
Low protein content. Ideal for baking applications such as cakes, pastry, cereal, cookies, crackers, biscuits and fillings.
2022 Growing Season in Review
While Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan got a late start to seeding, the 2022 growing season progressed well and produced
a high-quality crop. Following lower production due to drought in 2021, 2022 production rebounded to above average levels.
2022 Crop Summary
Following the drought conditions experienced in 2021, Canadian growing conditions returned to more normal temperature and precipitation in 2022. This year, Canada grew 34.7 million tonnes of wheat, an increase of 55% from last year.
Canada had excellent quality this year in all major wheat classes for the crop year, including Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS),
Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD), Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) and Canada Eastern Soft Red Winter Wheat (CESRW).
Wheat from the 2022 crop year has good test weights and millers can expect to see good milling performance across all classes.
A high proportion of the 2022 wheat crop has graded in the top two grades, with high protein content across all Canadian wheat classes.
Over 90% of the CWRS crop has graded No. 1 and No. 2, with protein content higher than average.
80% of CWAD has graded No. 1 and No. 2, with protein content higher than average.
Over 90% of CPSR has graded No. 1 and No. 2, with good protein content.
99% of CESRW graded No. 2 or above with consistent high falling numbers and excellent quality.
2021 Crop Summary
The 2021 growing season was challenging. Despite extreme heat and dryness throughout North America including Western Canada, Canadian farmers grew almost 22 million tonnes of wheat with a high proportion in the top
2 grades.
Most of the wheat crop from Western Canada is in the top grades.
Over 90% of the CWRS crop has graded No. 1 and No. 2, with high protein content.
Over 70% of CWAD has graded No. 1 and No. 2, with significantly higher protein content than the 10-year average.
Over 92% of CPSR has graded No. 1 and No. 2, with high protein content.
The crops that we grow in Canada are among some of the highest quality in the world. I’m proud to be able to contribute to supplying our customers with the best quality wheat.”
— JAKE LEGUEE
Grain, oilseed and pulse farmer
Filmore, SK
01
Growing
Following the drought conditions experienced in 2021, Canadian growing
conditions returned to more normal temperature and precipitation in 2022.
Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan received above average precipitation early in the growing season which delayed seeding in these regions. In the western parts of the prairies, dry conditions allowed good seeding progress. These regions received well-timed moisture in June and supported early crop growth. As the season progressed, most of the growing region experienced moderate temperatures and consistent moisture that resulted in good yield potential for the crop.
In Alberta and part of Saskatchewan, harvest was completed in September. For regions that experienced seeding delays, such as eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, harvest was later than normal and was completed by October. Fall temperatures were mild, and limited moisture allowed harvest to progress quickly. Many growers were pleased with the quality they saw coming off the combine.
Eastern winter wheat producers faced challenging seeding conditions as prolonged rainy periods in the autumn delayed soybean harvest, shortening the window for winter wheat planting in those areas. Wet planting impacted the emergence and survival of wheat in some areas, resulting in higher than normal winterkill. However, warm weather with timely rains pushed growing conditions forward in the spring, and a hot dry summer provided for a timely, efficient, and high-quality harvest in July.
02
Production
The return to more normal precipitation across Western Canada helped soil moisture levels recover and has set a strong foundation for the 2023 growing season. Areas of dryness persist in the south and west regions and good post-harvest precipitation will be welcomed.
Along with strong crop yields, growing conditions supported high protein levels for spring wheat and durum. In Eastern Canada, favourable weather at the end of the growing season resulted in good eastern winter wheat quality.
| ‘000 t | Durum | Wheat | Total |
| WE PRODUCED MT | 6,117 MT | 28,585 MT | 34,702 MT |
| CARRY-IN MT | 579 MT | 3,095 MT | 3,674 MT |
| DOMESTIC USE MT | 821 MT | 8,180 MT | 9,001 MT |
| EXPORTS MT | 5,000 MT | 18,300 MT | 23,300 MT |
| END STOCKS MT | 900 MT | 5,300 MT | 6,200 MT |
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Sample Analysis
Cereals Canada worked directly with the grain exporters to obtain commercially representative samples from the 2022 wheat crop. Out team uses approved methods of analysis when evaluating milling, wheat, flour, and end-product quality.
This year, over 110 samples were received from nine grain exporters. Each company sample represented export quality from a specific region for a particular wheat class and grade. These samples were used to prepare composites that were thoroughly analyzed by Cereals Canada.
Eastern and Western composites were prepared for No. 1 CWRS
Prairie composites were prepared for No. 2 CWRS, CWAD (No. 1, No. 2, No. 3) and CPSR (No. 2 or better)
Cereals Canada staff communicated weekly with the individual exporters to understand how harvest was progressing and any relevant downgrading factors that may affect the quality of the 2022 wheat crop.
This is part of Cereals Canada commitment to accurately represent the quality of the 2022 wheat crop from Western Canada.
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Shipping
Canada is investing in infrastructure and supply chain improvements to meet global customer needs.
Canada has increased transportation efficiency with continued investments in grain handling infrastructure at port, on rail and in our country elevator system. The 2021/22 crop year saw lower exports due to drought. The year before, Canada’s grain supply chain handled record grain volumes through our country elevator system as well as through our export terminals. Canadian cereals exporters are working to efficiently bring this year’s crop from Canada to customers in over 80 countries.
From Our Fields to the World’s Table
Our commitment is to advancing nourishment to the planet now
and in the future. We are committed to taking care of our land, growing quality grains, and following current on-farm management practices. We value clean air, clean water, and sustainable land use. Responsible farming is at the heart of what we do, and we are proud of how we contribute to providing a consistent, quality grain supply to feed the planet.
Where Canadian Wheat Goes
Canada Supplies the World
12%
of its wheat exports
61%
of its durum exports
Canada Feeds the World
Modern farming practices and cutting-edge innovations have enabled Canadian wheat to answer the worldwide call for a premium, sustainable product.
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