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 Despite ongoing sticker shock for consumers and supply constraints in the Canadian beef industry, retail beef demand remained remarkably resilient in 2025, with Statistics Canada food consumption data reporting increases across the board. Meat, and specifically beef, is having a moment. According to Canfax, per capita beef consumption rose to 16 kg of beef (retail weight) per person, up 3.4% from 2024. Total beef consumption rose 4.5% to 954,815 tonnes (carcass weight). Higher beef consumption in 2025 was supported by larger imports. Spending per person increased for all meat in 2025, led by beef (17%), pork (5%) and chicken (5%). Beef commanded the largest share of protein spending (43.5%) and moved ahead of chicken (41.3%) for the first time in several years, noted Canfax. Pork accounted for 15.2% of spending. Higher spending was driven by stronger retail prices and increased beef and poultry consumption. Since 2020, per-person meat expenditures have increased by 22%. The retail beef demand index — a measure of consumers’ willingness to pay for beef — rose 10% from 144 in 2024 to 159 in 2025 (2000=100). As noted by Canfax, this is the strongest level since 1982. Back to main page GINA TEEL Director, Stakeholder Communications

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