Tariff threats dampen pork prices as beef prices rise: Statistics Canada

Amid the general upward trend in Canadian grocery prices, meat shopping in Canada has become more challenging. However, while the price of most beef products has risen, pork prices have dropped, according to the latest Statistics Canada report on monthly average prices for selected food products. Retail beef prices have risen an average of 10-12 per cent in early 2025, with further moderate increases expected throughout the year. Causes of rising beef prices This is based on several interconnect