Province’s year-over-year growth ranks second among the provinces
Today, Statistics Canada released figures indicating that Saskatchewan’s merchandise exports increased 36.4 per cent from May 2025 compared to May 2026.
“Saskatchewan products continue to reach markets all over the world,” Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said. “Thanks to our many producers and strong labour force, this province is an essential supplier of the high-quality food, energy and manufacturing products the world needs. Their work continues to bring more dollars into the province, which makes it possible for us to invest in more programs and services, and protect Saskatchewan people.”
In the first five months of 2026, merchandise exports in Saskatchewan increased by 8.2 per cent, compared to the same period in 2025. Saskatchewan ranked third among the provinces in percentage change.
Saskatchewan’s international merchandise exports totaled $4.7 billion in May 2026.
Merchandise exports are the dollar value of goods being sold to other countries from Saskatchewan (services excluded).
Statistics Canada’s latest GDP numbers indicate that Saskatchewan’s 2025 real GDP reached an all-time high of $85.4 billion. This was an increase of 2.2 per cent, putting the province well above the national average of 1.7 per cent.
Private capital investment in Saskatchewan increased last year by 12 per cent to $13.6 billion, ranking first among provinces. Efforts behind the province’s Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan’s Investment Attraction Strategy is driving that momentum.
For more information, contact:
Media Relations
Trade and Export Development
Regina
Phone: 306-526-6302
Email: media.ted@gov.sk.ca
