Released on May 10, 2012
Saskatchewan exporters had a good month in March according to a report released by Statistics Canada today. Merchandise exports in the province totalled $2.73 billion in March, up by 12.9 per cent from March 2011.
"These export figures are proof of the successful Saskatchewan businesses that are thriving in the resource and agricultural sectors," Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison said. "Those companies have been able to take advantage of an increasing world demand for the goods produced in the province and are creating jobs, opportunities and economic momentum in our province."
Energy products were up by 28.3 per cent year over year to $1.11 billion. Agricultural products rose by 30.1 per cent to $763.7 million in March 2012 over the previous March. In the first three months of 2012, exports were up 17.2 per cent when compared to the same period in 2011, the second highest percentage increase in the nation.
"There continues to be a strong upward trend for exports over the last few months," Harrison said. "There are very good numbers when it comes to the export of energy and agricultural products - key areas of Saskatchewan's export market."
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For more information, contact:
Deb Young
Enterprise Saskatchewan
Regina
Phone: 306-787-6315
Email: deb.young@enterprisesask.ca