Average retail price for sirloin steak in Canada 2017-2024

In March 2024, the average retail price for sirloin steak in Canada was approximately 26.9 Canadian dollars per kilogram. 

Retail price of other meats

Generally, the average retail price for round steak in Canada is cheaper than that of sirloin steak: in February 2022, the cost per kilogram stood at just under 19.6 Canadian dollars. At over 26 Canadian dollars, the price per kilogram for round steak was substantially higher. While the price of steak has decreased over the past few years, the average retail price of prime rib roast has gone up. In February 2022, one could expect to pay over 43 Canadian dollars per kilogram, which was roughly a 15 dollar increase compared to 2015.

Per capita consumption in Canada

While beef was consumed regularly by Canadians in 2022, yearly per capita consumption of the meat type has decreased over the last couple of decades. In contrast, yearly consumption of chicken per person has increased by roughly 20 pounds between 1998 and 2022.