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By Alice McFarlane

Saskatchewan Agriculture Exports

Saskatchewan agriculture exports set new record in 2022

Feb 8, 2023 | 3:11 PM

MELFORT, Sask. – Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry has posted a third consecutive year of record agri-food exports, with a total value of $18.4 billion.

The leading agri-food export commodities last year were canola oil, non-durum wheat, canola seed, lentils, durum, and dry peas.

Saskatchewan’s total exports have grown by more than $20 billion since 2012.

Agriculture Minister David Marit said the sector is a model for reliability and innovation.

“Saskatchewan producers continue to make an impact both inside and beyond our borders, as a driver of our provincial economy and as a worldwide leader in sustainable agri-food production,” Marist said. “These numbers demonstrate our progress toward the $20 billion agri-food export target in the 2030 Growth Plan.”

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Higher-value processed products were also a key contributor to the province’s exports. Canola oil was Saskatchewan’s top agri-food export while canola meal was seventh. Saskatchewan’s agri-food exports are the second highest in Canada, behind Ontario which exported $23.8 billion in 2022.

Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said Saskatchewan has what the world needs, and the latest statistics show that.

“Our products have made significant gains in both traditional and new markets, which means opportunity for greater investment and a higher quality of life for the people of our province,” Harrison said.

Merchandise exports saw a 23.8 per cent increase in December 2022 compared to December 2021. This was the second highest increase among provinces. Total merchandise exports for 2022 were valued at more than $52 billion, an increase of 41.7 per cent since 2021.

The province has established trade and investment offices around the world which assists in growing trade by focusing on Saskatchewan companies seeking investment and promoting trade.

Saskatchewan’s top five international export markets are the United States, China, Japan, Mexico, and Algeria.

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