Peat moss industry figures
The following figures offer a portrait of the peat moss industry and its related technology (equipment, biolfiltration, etc.).
- Sales figures of nearly $500 million annually.
- Investments of $15 million per year in innovation, research and development
- Reinvestment of $35 million per year in equipment, leasehold improvements, etc.
- Payroll of $62 million per year
- More than 2,500 direct employment jobs created, principally in the regions.
- Maintenance of 8,700 indirect employment jobs.
- Policy of local purchasing, contributing more than $100 million in spending on goods and services.
- More than 50,000 shipments of peat moss-based products exported each year.
- Diversified export market: the U.S., Mexico, South America, Japan, Korea, North Africa, etc.
- Marché d'exportation diversifié : États-Unis, Mexique, Amérique du Sud, Japon, Corée, Afrique du Nord, etc.
- Industry association with Quebec regional development for over 100 years.
Source: Data compiled from Québec Peat Moss Producers Association members, 2010.