Monthly average retail prices for selected food products, for Canada and provinces. Prices are presented for the current month and the previous four months. Prices are based on transaction data from Canadian retailers, and are presented in Canadian current dollars.

From January 2022 to January 2025, the consumer price index (CPI) of food purchased from the store generally increased monthly in every province. In Prince Edward Island, the CPI reached ***** by January 2025, making it the highest CPI in Canada in that month.

Cost of food in Canada increased 2.90 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Canada Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

When surveyed in *************, some ** percent of respondents in Canada stated that they expected grocery prices to increase. This figure has increased since the start of the survey period in ************** and first peaked at ** percent in ********.

According to a survey conducted in Canada in 2023, close to 52 percent of respondents from Nova Scotia believed grocery chain price gouging to be the main reason food prices have been rising in Canada. Conversely, close to 22 percent of those from Quebec believed the same.

In Canada, consumers have seen almost all food prices in the grocery store increase in April 2022, compared to the prices in April 2021. The cost of pasta went up the most, increasing by about **** percent. The prices of fresh fruits and vegetables went up by *** percent and *** percent, respectively.

Monthly indexes and percentage changes for selected sub-groups of the food component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Data are presented for the corresponding month of the previous year, the previous month and the current month. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

This statistic shows the annual consumer price index of food purchased from stores in Canada from 2003 to 2024. The annual consumer price index for food purchased from stores was measured at ***** in 2024.

Food Prices for Canada.

Contains data from the FAOSTAT bulk data service covering the following categories: Consumer Price Indices, Deflators, Exchange rates, Producer Prices

When asked what changes they had seen in consumer behavior as of 2024 when buying produce, almost **** of the retailers across Canada reported that more consumers were purchasing discounted items or items with a promotion. About ** percent said that consumers were purchasing less expensive produce.

Supermarkets and grocery stores have endured a transformative journey since 2019, shaped by the pandemic, geopolitical tensions and an ever-changing market landscape. Grocers first encountered unprecedented demand as lockdowns redirected consumers' spending from entertainment to at-home essentials. Sales spiked, but the boom was fleeting; by 2021, factors like declining disposable income and soaring food prices reversed the trend. Even post-pandemic, the industry is evolving—more consumers than ever are embracing online grocery shopping, prompting traditional retailers to bolster their digital presence. Those unable or unwilling to adapt were largely forced out, while the largest supermarket chains maintained dominance through aggressive merger and acquisition activity and by leveraging vertically integrated operations. This momentous period caused heightened revenue volatility that still persists. Revenue has been rising at a CAGR of 0.1% over the past five years and is expected to dip 0.9% in 2024 when revenue will reach $111.9 billion. Amid this transformation, significant profit disparities worsened in an incredibly concentrated industry. Geopolitical instabilities like the war in Ukraine intensified supply chain disruptions, impacting costs for retailers. Rising energy prices compound this issue, squeezing profit as transportation expenses mount. Meanwhile, climate change injects further unpredictability into production costs, forcing grocers to manage these pressures by cautiously adjusting consumer prices. A class-action lawsuit against Loblaw Cos. Ltd. underscores market concentration challenges, spotlighting potential anti-competitive behaviours and their implications. This legal scrutiny, combined with governmental pressure for price transparency, could foster a more equitable marketplace. Should dominant players like Loblaw adjust their pricing strategies, it may level the playing field for smaller competitors, expanding competition and consumer choice. Over the next five years, a stable economic backdrop will support modest revenue growth for supermarkets. As disposable incomes stabilize, a return to preferred brands could uplift grocers' revenue. A more tempered rise in food prices will allow for strategic pricing decisions, providing grocers with a favourable environment for maintaining consumer loyalty. Technological advancements will be pivotal, with retailers expected to deepen investments in e-commerce and in-store technologies like AI-powered inventory management. This investment will be crucial as online grocery shopping and big-box retailers thrive. Governmental regulatory efforts may also reshape industry dynamics, offering smaller grocers a greater chance to compete by enhancing pricing equity. Continued inventory diversification reflecting health-conscious consumer preferences will likely continue, driven by rising interest in plant-based and ethical products. Retailers that navigate these shifts adeptly, leveraging both technology and emerging consumer trends, are poised to gain a competitive edge. Revenue is forecast to climb at a CAGR of 1.7% over the next five years, reaching $122.0 billion in 2029.

This table contains 289 series, with data for years 1956 - 1997 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2000-02-18. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (6 items: Canada; Ontario; Atlantic Region; Quebec ...), Commodities (279 items: Meat; fish and dairy products; Meat products; Beef; veal; mutton and pork; fresh or frozen; Primary meat products ...).

The consumer price index of food in Canada has generally increased since 2000. The base year 2002 equals 100 and after that year, the price index stayed over 100 and increased each year until ultimately reaching a high of ***** in July 2024. Since then, the index has slightly decreased but reached ***** again in October 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: Total Food Excluding Restaurants for Canada (CPGDFD02CAM659N) from Jan 1962 to May 2018 about restaurant, Canada, food, goods, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): All Items excl Food data was reported at 158.000 2002=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 157.900 2002=100 for Feb 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): All Items excl Food data is updated monthly, averaging 66.300 2002=100 from Jan 1949 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 915 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 158.000 2002=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 12.500 2002=100 in Sep 1949. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): All Items excl Food data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I009: Core Inflation Index.

According to a survey carried out in July 2023, ** percent of Canadian consumers earning less than ** thousand Canadian dollars found it difficult or very difficult to afford to feed their household. As expected, the higher the income, the easier it was to fee one's household. In fact, ** percent of those earning more than *** thousand dollars found it very easy or easy.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: OECD Groups: All Items Non-Food Non-Energy: Total for Canada (CPGRLE01CAQ657N) from Q2 1961 to Q3 2023 about core, Canada, all items, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, and price.

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 105.854 index points. The highest value was in South Korea: 208.84 index points and the lowest value was in India: 58.17 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This dashboard provides graphs with Consumer Price Index (CPI) information for food categories in Manitoba and other provincial jurisdictions in Canada. This dashboard provides graphs with Consumer Price Index (CPI) information for food categories in Manitoba, and other provincial jurisdictions in Canada. Food prices are increasing at a pace not seen before in the last 20 years. Requests for information have been received by Manitoba Agriculture from the general public. This dashboard focuses strictly on food and food categories, showing price changes through time, starting in 2002 until the present. The food categories shown in the dashboard, either in a graph or in the selection option, are: Meat Fish, seafood and other marine products Dairy products Eggs Bakery and cereal products Fruit, fruit preparations and nuts Vegetables and vegetable preparations Other food products and non-alcoholic beverages All Foods The dashboard contains three tabs: Manitoba: This chart provides a graph with the option of plotting the food CPI for All Foods (average of all food categories), or for a specific food category for Manitoba. The chart can be filtered to show year-to-date data, or data for the last one, five, 10, or all years going back to 2002. By Food Category: This chart provides a bar graph with the CPI of all the food categories for Manitoba. Information is available for the past 12 months of available data, so the chart shows one-year variation. By Province: This chart provides a bar graph with the CPI for all the provinces, and Canada. Each province is represented by one bar in the graph. The user can select the food category of interest or All Foods (average of all categories). Information is available for the past 12 months of available data, so the chart shows one-year variation. The data table used for this dashboard is the Consumer Price Index Food Product Statistics table. The source of the information is the Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0004-01 Consumer Price Index, monthly, not seasonally adjusted. Data are updated monthly by Manitoba Agriculture from Statistics Canada sources.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Prices Index: Economic Activities: Manufacture of Food Products: Total for Canada (CANPIEAFD01GYM) from Jan 1960 to Dec 2022 about Canada, production, manufacturing, PPI, price index, indexes, and price.