Canada

Retail volume sales of portable players increased in 2023, thanks to better economic conditions, which impacted positively on discretionary consumer spending. Wireless speakers were the key beneficiary of this trend, with a growing demand for these…

Retail volume sales of smartphones saw a marginal decline in 2023, although this represented an improvement over the previous year. In 2022, the high rate of inflation had negative impact on discretionary spending, and this trend continued into the…

Ongoing challenges in the car market hampered growth in in-car entertainment in Canada in 2023. New vehicle prices remained higher than before the pandemic, due to lingering supply chain issues, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. High interest rates…

Digital cameras continued their downward spiral in 2023, as smartphones served the needs of most casual and amateur photographers. Most consumers are satisfied with the quality and features of smartphone cameras, alongside their convenience,…

Retail volume sales of televisions saw an uptick in 2023 as consumers started to replace their older models. With the rate of inflation having eased from its peak in the summer of 2022, Canadians gradually returned to spending money on discretionary…

Audio separates experienced a decline in retail volume sales in 2023, continuing the trend of the review period. This was driven by a consumer transition towards smaller, more portable audio devices, such as wireless speakers, which offer more…

Headphones struggled to gain momentum in 2023 as inflationary pressures continued to weigh on discretionary consumer spending, at least during the early part of the year. However TWS earbuds saw modest gains in retail volume terms, as consumers opted…

Retail volume sales of consumer electronics registered a modest decline in 2023, although this represented a considerable improvement over the previous year, when global uncertainty linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led unit prices to increase…

Retail volume sales of computers and peripherals saw a decline in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous two years. Growth was hindered by the high rate of inflation, at least during the first half of 2023, which continued to bite into…

Canada’s political stability and solid economic freedom form the foundations for strong private sector development. The economy will slow in the short term, whilst the country remains prone to global commodity price changes and is overly reliant on a…

The global energy crisis has had far-reaching implications for consumers, businesses and entire economies, highlighting the importance of the global energy transition and boosting energy efficiency, while creating opportunities for innovation and…

The Vancouver in Canada report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Toronto in Canada report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Montreal in Canada report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The tobacco market in Canada is undergoing significant changes, driven by declining smoking rates, the rise of alternatives such as vaping, and a focus on harm reduction. Smoking rates in Canada have been steadily declining over the past few decades…

In 2023, sweet biscuits, snack bars, and fruit snacks continued their streak of growth, largely due to increased activities by manufacturers. The category's healthy performance led to Mondelez International Inc acquiring Clif Bar in 2022 to expand…

Despite growing health consciousness regarding sugar intake, sugar confectionery continues to thrive, thanks to the availability of healthier alternatives. Mints, in particular, have been leading the growth in this category. The increase in…

Post-pandemic, Canada has witnessed a full reopening, resulting in a boom in social interactions as well as the return to offices and schools. This has led to a resurgence in on-the-go snacking and has encouraged manufacturers to focus on packaging,…

E-vapour products have seen tremendous growth over the review period and saw continued growth in 2022 as, with rising health awareness, there is a consistent trend for smokers to switch to alternatives perceived as less harmful. Single-use vapour…

Savoury snacks demonstrate steady growth in 2023, driven by increased socialisation and gatherings. As social interactions return to normal, savoury snacks like tortilla chips, potato chips, and savoury biscuits become popular choices for appetizers.…