Released on April 2, 2015
Saskatchewan exports took a 7.2 per cent jump in February 2015 when compared to February 2014, well ahead of the 0.7 per cent decrease posted nationally according to Statistics Canada. Exports from the province totaled $2.6 billion in February 2015.“The year-over-year rise in exports is good news,” Minister responsible for Trade Jeremy Harrison said. “We have a thriving export market in Saskatchewan which is distributing products all over the globe.”
Major increases on a year-over-year basis were recorded for farm, fishing and food products (up 17.6 per cent); metal ores and non-metallic minerals (up 58.7 per cent); metal and non-metallic mineral products (up 403.9 per cent); and consumer goods (up 66.0 per cent).
“Saskatchewan’s export sector is very diverse with successful businesses able to showcase quality products in a very competitive market,” Harrison said. “It is contributing to our strong economy by creating jobs and opening up new opportunities in growth markets.”
In the first two months of 2015, exports in the province were $5.4 billion, up 10.5 per cent over the same period last year.
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For more information, contact:
Deb Young
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4765
Email: deb.young@gov.sk.ca