Canada

As in dog food, the trend towards premium and natural offerings continued in cat food in Canada at the end of the review period. Owners increasingly look for high-quality, whole-food ingredients and specialised diets for their cats. Importantly, they…

Cannabis sales growth is being driven by adult-use cannabis, with a growing user base linked to the illicit market, growing social acceptance and fair pricing. Heightened consumer stress as a result for inflation is also encouraging growing use,…

Consumer appliances continued to exhibit a corrective phase throughout 2023, stemming from the heightened sales witnessed during the pandemic, attributed to prolonged home isolation due to COVID-19 policies and a robust housing market. This…

Other dairy in Canada is projected to see a mixed performance in 2024. While some categories, such as cream and coffee whiteners, are expected to post healthy retail volume growth, others, such as condensed and evaporated milk and shelf stable…

Canada’s corruption ranking is improving, which is adding to stability, but state finances remain under pressure. The economy is struggling amidst poor exports performance, but inflation has fallen further and foreign investments continue to be…

Within home video in Canada, retail volume sales of televisions are set to see a moderate increase in 2024 following three years of strong decline. Demand is being boosted by upgrade cycles as consumers replace their older generation TVs. This is…

Despite the initial growth spurt in 2024, the gum category experienced a significant slowdown in sales later in the year in Canada. This shift can be attributed to a decline in consumer interest, as preferences veer towards healthier snacking…

Wine in Canada performed slightly better during 2023 than during the review period; however, the overall growth remained flat. The category continued to face headwinds from other alcoholic beverages such as RTDs and spirits, which gained popularity,…

RTDs remain the top performer in alcoholic drinks, driven by strong consumer demand. Though a relatively small segment, RTDs are experiencing explosive growth, particularly among Generation Z. This demographic embraces innovative flavours, prompting…

Alcoholic drinks in Canada in 2023 presented a mixed picture. While overall volume growth remained modest, strong performances by Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages and non-alcoholic drinks masked a decline in traditional alcoholic beverage consumption.…

In 2023, the pack type share of HDPE bottles continued to increase for goat milk packaging. HDPE is a food-safe plastic that does not leach harmful chemicals into the products it holds. This helps maintain the freshness and quality of dairy products…

Sunglasses in Canada resumed value growth in the first months of 2024 after experiencing a decline in 2023. This decline was primarily attributed to a normalisation of sales following a robust travel-induced recovery in 2022. Additionally, consumers…

2024 has seen a return to normalised growth for spectacles in Canada, following a strong 2023, which has been benefitting from the tailwind of consumers returning to workplaces and engaging in out-of-home activities after public COVID-19 safety…

The pet humanisation trend is also evident in pet products in Canada. Thus, pet-friendly home décor continued to gain popularity towards the end of the review period. As more owners view their pets as valued family members, they are more inclined to…

Depilatories witnessed gains in value growth in 2023, primarily fuelled by price increases as consumers shifted towards self-care and at-home treatments in lieu of spa and salon visits. This trend was spurred by increases in the cost of living,…

Convenience retailers in Canada faced a challenging environment in 2023. The COVID-19 crisis and subsequent high rates of inflation have made consumers more conscious of their spending and more likely to shop around for the best deals. In this…

In 2023, retail value grew on the surface care landscape due to inflation-driven price increases. These rises challenged volume sales, leading to an overall retail volume decline, further driven by consumers using fewer products as they transitioned…

Air care retail value and volume sales decreased in 2023, losing momentum after recording positive growth during the outbreak of COVID-19. Consumers spent more time at home during the pandemic, and used air care products to create a more pleasant…

In 2023, personal accessories saw robust current value growth, building on the strong recovery observed in 2022 as COVID-19 safety restrictions were lifted. In particular, the first half of 2023 saw local consumers update and enhance their personal…

Baby food in Canada is projected to see a further strong decline in retail volume sales over 2024. While Canada is witnessing a slowdown in the rate of inflation, baby food, led by milk formula, is set to post a further double-digit rise in the…