Released on August 9, 2012
Saskatchewan export sales continue to rise according to a new report from Statistics Canada. Saskatchewan posted a 3.6 per cent increase in June compared to numbers of June 2011. January to June export totals show that Saskatchewan sold $16 billion worth of exports - a 16.2 per cent increase over 2011, placing the province second in increases nationally, and more than doubling the national average in the first half of the year.
"We are seeing the resurgence of some of our export industries such as forestry products, which have experienced challenges in the last few years," Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. "The overall exports picture shows that Saskatchewan products continue to be competitive, of high quality and in high demand."
International exports of forestry products saw the largest increase of 85.8 per cent over June last year, with sales totalling $36.6 million.
Energy and industrial goods exports maintained their lead with sales of $961 million and $920 million respectively in June. Agricultural products also increased to $595 million. Consumer goods and machinery equipment posted a 75 per cent and 24.9 per cent increase respectively.
"Saskatchewan businesses continue to prove that despite the challenging global economy, our products continue to be in demand around the globe," Boyd said.
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For more information, contact:
Tim Tororey
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-798-9906
Email: tim.tororey@enterprisesask.ca