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 3.40 percent in May 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.

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.

In June 2023, the consumer price index for food in Canada reached *****, which represented an increase of ** points compared to the same month the previous year. The consumer price index (CPI) is an instrument for measuring inflation. It estimates the average change in the prices of products consumed by households between two given periods and is based on the observation of a fixed basket of goods and services.

The price per unit in the 'Pet Food' segment of the food market in Canada was forecast to continuously increase between 2025 and 2030 by in total 0.5 U.S. dollars (+14.71 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the price per unit is estimated to reach 3.85 U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2030. Notably, the price per unit of the 'Pet Food' segment of the food market was continuously increasing over the past years.Find further information concerning the revenue in the food market in Japan and the revenue in the 'Milk' segment of the food market in the United States. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

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.

In 2024, the annual growth in food prices in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada reached approximately *** percent. Newfoundland and Labrador had the highest inflation rate among all provinces. British Columbia had a food inflation rate of *** percent.

Food Prices for Canada.

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

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Food Services provides cost efficient and effective food services that support military activities and that meet client expectations of quality, choice, value, nutrition, and service. This dataset is a report that describes the fixed daily cost of meals from basic food cost and labour cost per base location. Fixed daily cost of meals is a cost that remains unchanged despite changes in the volume of the kitchen activity, including the costs of management staff, base support staff and depreciation of capital equipment. They are normally determined locally for each Base on August 1 for each year.

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 ...).

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.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants data was reported at 194.100 2002=100 in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 187.300 2002=100 for 2023. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants data is updated yearly, averaging 82.450 2002=100 from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2024, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 194.100 2002=100 in 2024 and a record low of 10.600 2002=100 in 1961. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I005: Consumer Price Index: 2002=100: Annual.

Canada: Food production index (2004-2006 = 100): The latest value from 2022 is 111.6 index points, an increase from 95.5 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 109.8 index points, based on data from 188 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 1961 to 2022 is 67.3 index points. The minimum value, 29.9 index points, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 112.8 index points was recorded in 2020.

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Food Services provides cost efficient and effective food services that support military activities and that meet client expectations of quality, choice, value, nutrition, and service. The Canadian Armed Forces Food Services exist to provide food services to Department of National Defence funded customers. This dataset is a report on the national average meal rates representing the average cost per meal per day across Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. This report is also used in the validation of national standards and in determining the effectiveness of Food Services policy.

In Canada, the cost of food has increased every month from June 2022 to September 2024. In April and May 2023, the cost of food increased by 8.3 each month, compared to that month in the previous year. Inflation peaked in January 2023, but has since gown down to 2.8 percent in September 2024.

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Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: Total Food Excluding Restaurants for Canada (CPGDFD02CAA659N) from 1962 to 2017 about restaurant, Canada, food, goods, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

This dataset provides an analysis of average monthly prices for four essential food items, namely Eggs, Milk, Bread, and Potatoes, in five different countries: Australia, Japan, Canada, South Africa, and Sweden. The dataset spans a five-year period, from 2018 to 2022, offering a comprehensive overview of how food prices have evolved over time in these nations.

The dataset includes information on the average monthly prices of each food item in the respective countries. This information can be valuable for studying and comparing the cost of living, assessing economic trends, and understanding variations in food price dynamics across different regions.

Use Cases:

Comparative Analysis: Researchers and analysts can compare food prices across the five countries over the five-year period to identify patterns, trends, and variations. This analysis can help understand differences in purchasing power and economic factors impacting food costs.

Cost of Living Studies: The dataset can be used to examine the cost of living in different countries, specifically focusing on the expenses related to basic food items. This information can be beneficial for individuals considering relocation or policymakers aiming to evaluate living standards.

Economic Studies: Economists and policymakers can utilize this dataset to analyze the impact of economic factors, such as inflation or currency fluctuations, on food prices in different countries. It can provide insights into the stability and volatility of food markets in each region.

Forecasting and Planning: Businesses in the food industry can leverage the dataset to forecast future food price trends and plan their operations accordingly. The historical data can serve as a foundation for predictive models and assist in optimizing pricing strategies and supply chain management.

Note: The dataset is based on average monthly prices and does not capture individual variations or specific regions within each country. Further analysis and interpretation should consider additional factors like seasonal influences, local market dynamics, and consumer preferences.

[ARCHIVED] Community Counts data is retained for archival purposes only, such as research, reference and record-keeping. This data has not been maintained or updated. Users looking for the latest information should refer to Statistics Canada’s Census Program (https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/index-eng.cfm?MM=1) for the latest data, including detailed results about Nova Scotia. This table reports the monthly cost of a nutritious diet. Geographies available: district health authorities