Canada

Edible oils are currently experiencing one of the most significant price increases within the food group. The surging prices have raised concerns among consumers, prompting some to reduce their consumption. These price hikes, combined with growing…

Canada's credit landscape in 2023 is showing rises in lending, with more Canadians gaining access to lending products via traditional financial institutions and private lenders. At the same time, as the cost of living bears down on Canadians, thanks…

In 2023, Canada faces the challenge of record-high food inflation, with the nation experiencing the highest food inflation rates in years, as evidenced by soaring food prices despite a general decline in overall inflation. This price surge…

Mask demand experiences a significant decrease in 2023 following the conclusion of most public mask mandates in 2022. Remaining mandates, including those in public areas of hospitals in Canada, also have come to an end in 2023. With declining…

Cheese consumption continues to rise in Canada, leading to an enhancement in overall sales both in terms of value and volume. Effective trade agreements have facilitated the availability of a wide variety of cheese from countries including the US and…

Retail volume sales are expected to decline across single vitamins over 2023; at a faster rate than in 2022 as unit prices rise amid an inflationary climate. Even vitamin C, which maintained at least a slight increase in retail volume growth in 2022,…

Sports nutrition suffered from the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Canada in 2020. Access to key distribution formats for sports nutrition products, such as gym/fitness centres and specialist retailers, was heavily affected as…

This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in Canada, analysing data from Euromonitor’s Innovation platform. The report covers the food and beverage categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch activity.

Continuing on from the promising performance of the previous two years, apparel and footwear specialists continued to see growth in Canada in current value terms in 2023. The factors that drove growth in the retail apparel market included the…

Sleep aids is projected to post fast retail volume growth over 2023. The category saw spikes in demand in 2020 and 2021 as the stress and anxiety of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic increased the incidence of sleep disorders or complaints. While…

Benefiting most from lifted COVID-19 restrictions in 2023 are hotels based in leisure-focused destinations and resort areas. Pent-up demand for leisure travel is driving recovery in lodging, with hotels in resorts providing outdoor activities doing…

Home audio and cinema in Canada is projected to continue on its downward trajectory in terms of retail volume sales in 2024. The consumer demand for second-hand and pre-owned audio products is trending, further reducing the demand for home audio…

While HDPE bottles, PET bottles and PET jars are the main pack types in mayonnaise in Canada, glass jars were gaining share in unit volume terms in this category over the review period, with this expected to continue over the forecast period. Glass…

While brick liquid cartons and gable top liquid cartons are still the biggest pack types in the category in unit volume terms, shaped liquid cartons are seeing strong growth and gaining share in the packaging of plant-based milk in Canada. Shaped…

In 2023, beauty and personal care continued its growth trajectory following a robust recovery in the previous year. Fragrances, colour cosmetics, and skin care led in terms of value sales as Canadians sought out "affordable luxuries" to boost their…

Despite the prevailing high inflation rates that strained family budgets and escalated the costs of essential commodities such as groceries, the sales of baby and child-specific products remained resilient in 2023. Value growth was primarily…

Over half of Canadian consumers recycle items and reduce food waste, while nearly 60% are wary of their environmental impact. This has led 35% of consumers to identify as Zero Wasters, creating opportunities for industries as almost half of these…

The value of hot drinks in retail continues to grow. This is due to both an increase in sales volume and high unit prices, driven by inflationary pressures. Instant coffee and herbal teas are especially fast-growing categories in terms of volume…

Sweet spreads, often criticised for their high sugar content in products such as chocolate spreads, jams, preserves, and nut- or seed-based spreads, are undergoing a transformation. Companies are actively working to change the perception that these…

Canada's labour force shortage has placed mounting pressure on smaller businesses. Traditional checkouts are giving way to efficiency as s retailers scramble to optimise checkout speeds, and there is a growing trend of merchants leaning into…