Merchandise exports in Saskatchewan totalled $2.6 billion in May 2017, up 38.3 per cent from May 2016.
In terms of percentage change, Saskatchewan had the third highest increase among the provinces.
鈥淭his is a large rise that shows Saskatchewan has a healthy and growing export sector,鈥� Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison said.聽 鈥淲e have thriving businesses right across the province which are creating jobs and attracting investment.鈥�
Saskatchewan鈥檚 merchandise exports were up 6.6 per cent in the first five months of 2017, to $12.4 billion from $10.6 billion in the same period of 2016.
In May, energy products were up 63.9 per cent; metal and mineral products rose of 61.8 per cent and forestry was up 36.6 per cent.
