Saskatchewan exported more than $37 billion in merchandise in 2021, an all-time high for the province.
A media release from the provincial government said exports were $37.1 billion in 2021, an increase of 24.7 per cent compared to 2020. The previous record was $35.3 billion in 2014.
“Saskatchewan has a stable, secure supply chain and is providing the food, fuel and fertilizer a growing world needs,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said in the release.
“We will continue to support and expand our export sectors which create good jobs, generate wealth and bring investment to our province.”
According to the release, farm and food products made up the largest chunk of 2021 exports with a value of $17.3 billion, up 6.8 per cent from 2020.
The government said netal and non-metallic mineral products, energy products, and forestry and building products posted the highest year-over-year increases among Saskatchewan’s exports, at 312 per cent, 73 per cent and 60 per cent respectively.