The dataset used in this analysis is derived from food price data spanning the years 2017 to 2023. The primary source for this dataset is Statistics Canada, the national statistical agency of Canada. The dataset covers a range of food prices, offering insights into trends and patterns over the specified period. For more detailed information or access to the original dataset, please visit the official Statistics Canada website at : https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1810024502

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.

Cost of food in Canada increased 3.40 percent in October 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.

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.

Monthly average retail prices for selected products, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. 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.

When surveyed in July 2025, some 75 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 ********.

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.

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.

View monthly updates and historical trends for Canada Food Consumer Price Index. Source: Statistics Canada. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

Online grocery price data for 15 Canadian grocery stores. Data was web-scraped in January 2024, and has not been updated since - data is a snapshot in time. Data is formatted as 'Name', 'Price'. If desired, data could be consistently updated, and other information (SKU, UPC, Category, etc) can be included.

The consumer price index for food in Canada measures the change in prices paid by consumers for food products, using 2002 as the base year (index value of 100). This metric tracks price movements across all food categories including groceries purchased from stores, restaurant meals, and food purchased from other retail outlets. The index is compiled monthly by Statistics Canada as part of the broader Consumer Price Index program, reflecting actual transaction prices weighted by household consumption patterns.

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 2025.

Canada Commodity Price Index: Food data was reported at 148.310 1982-1990=100 in Apr 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 143.310 1982-1990=100 for Mar 2010. Canada Commodity Price Index: Food data is updated monthly, averaging 133.930 1982-1990=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to Apr 2010, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 217.320 1982-1990=100 in Feb 2008 and a record low of 114.510 1982-1990=100 in Mar 2006. Canada Commodity Price Index: Food data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I026: Commodity Price Index: 1982-1990=100.

This table contains 288 series, with data for years 1956 - 1990 (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; Atlantic Region; Ontario; Quebec ...), Commodities (278 items: Canola oil cake and meal; domestic; Meat products; Primary meat products; Meat; fish and dairy products ...).

According to a survey conducted in Canada in February 2022, 67 percent of male respondents aged 35 to 54 stated they were eating out less to compensate for increased food prices. Some 60 percent of females aged 18 to 34 chose to switch to cheaper, lower quality brands in order to help save money, while 29 percent of males older than 55 stated they did not change their food-buying habits.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants: Fast Food & Take Out data was reported at 201.300 2002=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 192.000 2002=100 for Feb 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants: Fast Food & Take Out data is updated monthly, averaging 106.300 2002=100 from Jan 1985 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 483 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 201.300 2002=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 58.900 2002=100 in Jan 1985. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants: Fast Food & Take Out data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I002: Consumer Price Index: 2002=100.

View yearly updates and historical trends for Canada Food Purchased From Stores Consumer Price Index. Source: Statistics Canada. Track economic data with …

The average canned food import price stood at $3,654 per ton in February 2025, growing by 8.3% against the previous month.

This table contains 214 series, with data for years 1961 - 2011 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2012-10-01. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 items: Canada ...), Prices (4 items: Current prices; 1992 constant prices (terminated); Chained (2002) dollars; Contributions to percent change ...), Consumer goods and services (61 items: Personal expenditure on consumer goods and services; Food and non-alcoholic beverages; Alcoholic beverages bought in stores; Food; beverages and tobacco ...).

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