Canada

Wound care is projected to post by far its fastest retail volume growth rate of the review period in 2023, as well as its highest retail value (constant 2023 prices) growth since 2020. The category performance has benefited from the lifting of…

Growing health awareness is leading parents to opt for healthier baby food, particularly snacks. Snacking items are also experiencing an uptick in demand due to the higher number of working mothers seeking high-quality, healthy snacks for their…

Butter and spreads growth remains stagnant in 2023. The category is facing one of the steepest price increases, as inflation reaches a record high. Although the overall Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a decline in the early months of…

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…

The Canadian landscape has been marked by its highest levels of inflation in recent years. Particularly notable are the food price increases that reached unprecedented heights in 2022, and this trend has carried over into 2023. These fluctuations…

Following a brief surge during the pandemic years, drinking milk products have resumed their downward trajectory, persisting throughout 2023. The consumption of drinking milk continues to decline, primarily due to increased mobility. Furthermore, the…

Other dairy products, encompassing chilled and shelf stable desserts, coffee whiteners, condensed and evaporated milk, and cream, as well as fromage frais and quark, exhibit commendable performance during 2022 and 2023. Despite sustained price…

In 2023, the growth trajectory of plant-based dairy exhibits a stabilisation in comparison to 2022, while overall demand remains robust. The appeal of plant-based dairy products remains consistent, fuelled by a confluence of factors, including…

Despite a deceleration in inflation that led to lower prices and consequently slowed value growth, yoghurt and sour milk products continue to demonstrate a respectable performance in 2023. The category benefits from substantial consumption due to its…

Consumer demand has clearly shifted away from manufactured consumer goods towards experiences and services in Canada. Due to this, experiential luxury is set to see current value growth of 13% to total CAD1.5 billion in 2023. Sales have been boosted…

Fine wines/Champagne and spirits is set to grow by 9% in current value terms to reach CAD3.0 billion in 2023 with sales boosted by a strong consumer appetite for experiences and enjoyment after the pandemic. Socialising over a drink with friends…

Retail value sales of luxury goods in Canada are set to rise by 7% in 2023 in current terms to total CAD30.7 billion. There is a clear focus on recovery post-lockdown, with luxury shoppers keen to indulge in activities that may have been off limits…

Personal luxury is set to see current value growth of 6% in 2023 to total CAD11.4 billion. Growth is being supported by strong performances from leading brand providers, such as Michael Kors Canada Holdings Ltd, Canada Goose Holdings Inc and L’Oréal…

Premium and luxury cars is set to see current value growth of 6% to total CAD14.8 billion in 2023. This growth is as a result of elevated demand from higher-income consumers exhibiting resilience in the face of macroeconomic challenges. Wealth…

This Megatrends report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviour. It provides a summary of each of Euromonitor International’s 10 focus megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in Canada.

Toronto will remain Canada's most populous city in 2027. Strong internet connectivity will drive 5G adoption and digital transformation. Toronto will continue as the largest consumer market. Ottawa - Gatineau had the highest inflation in 2022, while…

The global agriculture industry recorded moderate positive growth in 2022, mainly driven by high commodity prices and global food inflation. Climate change, natural disasters, rising labour shortages, geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism and…

In 2022, construction grappled with rising interest rates and living costs, affecting residential, industrial and commercial sectors. Government commitments to infrastructure drove demand. Despite cost surges, solid demand allowed passing expenses to…

2022 marked a year of mobility recovery in Canada. While light vehicle sales faced a slight decline amidst supply chain challenges and economic headwinds, other sectors like electric and alternative fuel vehicles demonstrated robust growth. Shared…

The briefing examines how the furniture industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of furniture output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and…