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Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing in Canada Industry Data and Analysis
The Canadian meat, beef and poultry processing industry is a cornerstone of the nation's food manufacturing sector. Despite its essential role, the industry has faced significant challenges recently. A growing awareness of the health risks associated with red meat consumption, such as obesity, heart disease and certain cancers, has prompted many Canadians to reevaluate their dietary habits. Consequently, per capita meat consumption has stagnated, pressuring market prospects. Disease outbreaks have affected the appeal of steaks and other fresh meats, leading to a shift towards healthier protein options like fish, seafood, plant-based alternatives and poultry. Revenue has expanded at a CAGR of 0.8% over the past five years to reach an expected $46.4 billion in 2026, including a 1.4% jump in 2026 alone.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released February 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada operates under the NAICS industry code 31161CA. Operators in Canada's Meat, Beef and Poultry industry slaughter animals, process the carcasses and package the meat into products and by-products. Industry operators also purify and refine animal fat, bones and meat scraps. Products are sold to other food manufacturers, renderers, grocery and meat wholesalers and retail traders. Establishments that mainly cut and pack meats (i.e. boxed meats) from purchased carcasses are also included in this industry. Related terms covered in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada include listeriosis, bovine spongiform encephalopathy and wholesale bypass.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada include Slaughtered animal products (except poultry), Poultry processing and Processed meats and meat by-products.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada include Olymel, Maple Leaf Foods and JBS Foods Canada.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada in 2026?
The market size of the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada is $46.4bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada in 2026?
There are 874 businesses in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada?
The Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada?
The Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada has been growing at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada?
The biggest companies operating in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada are Olymel, Maple Leaf Foods and JBS Foods Canada
What does the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada include?
Slaughtering animals and Cutting and packing meats are part of the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada?
The company holding the most market share in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada is Olymel.
How competitive is the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing industry in Canada.
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