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December 02, 2020AVERAGE RETAIL PRICES, OCTOBER 2020 Statistics Canada is publishing monthly provincial average retail prices based on transaction data from Canadian retailers. Compared with the period immediately prior to the pandemic (February 2020), in October the prices for meat products are mostly higher with notable increases in beef striploin, pork rib cuts, wieners, and canned tuna. The price of chicken thigh have fallen. Dairy product prices have generally declined except for yogurt and block cheese. Egg prices have increased significantly.
Fruit prices have generally been rising, with some exceptions (Apples, Bananas, and Avocado). Some vegetable prices are moderately lower (Peppers, broccoli, cabbage) and some prices have had sharper declines (Cucumber, tomatoes, potatoes). Other vegetables reported sharp increases (mushrooms, onions). Carrot and celery prices are also up.
Note: Prices for Oranges 1.36 kg were unavailable Oct 2020.
NOVA SCOTIA SELECTED PRODUCTS (Jan 2019 to Oct 2020)
Since February 2020, most retail food prices in Nova Scotia have remained within the range of prices observed since the start of 2019. The exceptions are beef, pork, pear and cantaloupe. But even these products are returning to pre-COVID19 levels.
This data is generated through transaction data. Transaction data provide a comprehensive electronic record of the purchases made through a retailer's point-of-sale system, and contain relevant pricing information, such as product descriptions and quantities sold. The use of transaction data for the calculation of the average prices in this table offers a significant quality advantage over traditional in-store collection, given the large number of product prices available and the geographic coverage available.
Statistics Canada. Table 18-10-0245-01 Monthly average retail prices for selected products, by province
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