Consumer products
Consumer products refer to a variety of manufactured goods used for personal, family, household or non-business purposes. Diverse products such as apparel, textiles, personal care and household products, furniture, consumer electronics, processed foods, toys and sporting equipment, are all included in this sector. The sector is a large and crucial component of the Canadian economy. In 2019, taken together and including processed food and beverages, the Canadian consumer product industries accounted for close to one-third of Canada's manufacturing GDP and 40 percent of employment.
The consumer goods industry may appear to be one of the most accessible verticals to understand given the ubiquitous presence in daily life, however, there is enormous disruption in the space with the growing shift to e-commerce. More consumers buy these everyday products online from manufacturers, established retail chains, and web-focused merchants, making ecommerce the fastest-grow distribution channel for this sector. Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) can help companies who are looking to start doing business online with customers abroad, or who are already selling internationally. Access pertinent information and resources for your business to better understand what it means to go digital and more specifically how to adopt e-commerce in the food and beverage industry.
Ready to do business internationally? Our trade commissioners around the world can support Canadian companies with market intelligence, identify new business opportunities, and find qualified contacts that will help them succeed in foreign markets.
Sector reports
Title | Country | Updated |
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Digital branding price catalogue for Chinese market | China | 2024 |
Selling via e-commerce to France | France | 2024 |
E-commerce in the Netherlands | Netherlands | 2023 |
Guidelines on market access for medical devices in China | China | 2023 |
E-commerce in the agri-food and consumer products sector in Mexico | Mexico | 2021 |
Related links
- Selling online in the EU part one – a market report for Canadian SMEs
- Selling online in the EU part two – Understanding the EU legal framework
- E-commerce guide to the United States
Events
Title | Dates | City | Country |
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Coralus-Export Development Canada Growing Global Activator Cohort | February 9 - December 5, 2024 | Ottawa | Canada |
Unpacking the future of sales for Canadian exporters | April 25, 2024 | Florida | United States of America |
Third CUSMA SME Dialogue | May 15-16, 2024 | Montréal | Canada |
CanadExport
Article title | Publication date | International region | Sector |
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Inclusive trade: Helping exporters from diverse backgrounds succeed globally | March 20, 2024 | Asia Pacific; Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean; Middle East and North Africa; North America; Sub-Saharan Africa; United States of America and Mexico | Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Fish and seafood; Forestry and wood products; Government procurement; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies; Market access; Wine, beer and spirits |
Organic baby-care products firm realizes global success using e-commerce sales | February 23, 2024 | Asia Pacific; North America; United States of America and Mexico | Chemicals; Consumer products |
The Canadian brand is strong for outerwear company | February 23, 2024 | Europe; North America; United States of America and Mexico | Consumer products |
Agreement helps seafood company tell its story in the Asia-Pacific region | February 23, 2024 | Asia Pacific; North America | Agriculture and processed foods; Consumer products; Fish and seafood |
Dairy technology firm 'mooves' into global markets | February 23, 2024 | North America; United States of America and Mexico | Agriculture and processed foods; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies |