Released on June 15, 2018
Saskatchewan’s manufacturing shipments were up 16.2 per cent (seasonally adjusted) to $1.53 billion in April 2018 when compared to April 2017. This represents the second highest percentage increase among the provinces. Nationally, sales were up 3.6 per cent over the same period.
“This significant increase in the year-over-year comparison shows the resiliency and diversity of our economy,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Manufacturing is one of the key components of Saskatchewan’s economy, creating jobs and investment across the province.”
On a month-over-month basis, shipments were up 6.7 per cent between March 2018 and April 2018, the highest percentage increase among the provinces. On a national basis, manufacturing shipments dropped 1.3 per cent.
Year-over-year increases (seasonally unadjusted) were reported for food manufacturing (up 23.5 per cent); wood products (up 20.8 per cent); fabricated metal manufacturing (up 16.3 per cent) and; machinery manufacturing (up 10.1 per cent).
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For more information, contact:
Deb Young
Trade and Export Development
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4765
Email: deb.young@gov.sk.ca