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By Alice McFarlane

Saskatchewan export statistics

Global exports from Saskatchewan increase

Dec 18, 2025 | 1:50 PM

Saskatchewan exported more per person than almost any other province in the nation last year.

The province ranked second in Canada in 2024.

The Ministry of Trade and Export Development and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership reported national exports averaged $18.8 billion per person, while Saskatchewan’s exports were nearly twice as high at $36.2 billion.

Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said this has created more employment, higher wages for workers and opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses.

“More capital coming into the province bolsters a strong economy, which in turn creates new jobs and ensures a higher quality of life for the people who call this province home,” Kaeding said. “The reliability and quality of our exports also continue to make our jurisdiction attractive to prospective investors.”

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With nine international trade and investment offices, Saskatchewan has explored new export markets while strengthening existing ones. In 2024, exports from the province reached more than 160 countries, according to Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership President and CEO Chris Lane.

“Saskatchewan exporters continue to demonstrate their resilience and global competitiveness,” Lane said. “These strong results reflect the coordinated efforts of industry and government to open new markets, and STEP is proud to enable and support bringing Saskatchewan products to the world.”

In 2024, Saskatchewan is emerging as the world’s leading exporter of dry peas, lentils, durum, canola oil, canola meal, canary seed, mustard seed and oats.

In 2007, the value of Saskatchewan exports was $19.8 billion, which climbed to over $45 billion in 2024, the third-highest year on record. Growth continues in many commodities in 2025, with increases in exports of chickpeas, canola seed, wheat, and potash.

Despite uncertainties around the current trade environment, the province reached an all-time high of $83.6 billion this year, one of the highest GDP growth rates in the country.

Saskatchewan’s work to diversify key markets is supported by nine trade and investment offices in China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com