By 650 CKOM News

Saskatchewan set record for agricultural exports in 2021

Feb 14, 2022 | 11:22 AM

Saskatchewan’s agricultural producers contributed to a provincial record in 2021.

According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan’s agricultural exports last year were worth $17.5 billion. That broke the record of $16.4 billion set in 2020.

The top commodities exported in 2021 were canola seed, canola oil, non-durum wheat, lentils, durum and dry peas. The leading international market destinations were the United States, China, Japan and Mexico.

“These record export numbers show Saskatchewan is in a strong position to continue producing and supplying the world-class agricultural products a growing world wants and needs,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said in a media release.

“Our growing export base is creating economic opportunity, good jobs and generating investment for communities across the province.”

Court proceedings

Drugs and weapons bust in Stanley Mission, results in two year sentence

15h ago

health care

La Loche recipient of new portable blood analyzer, printer kit

17h ago

Crime

Dangerous driving report at Red Wing, leads to arrest of man with gun

20h ago

Saskatchewan’s total exports in 2021 were valued at $37.1 billion.

The government said Saskatchewan exported more than $2.6 billion in each of its key crop product sectors — cereal grains, oilseeds, pulses and edible oils — in 2021.

“Compared to 2020, canola oil saw an increase of over 50 per cent, with exports to the United States increasing 72 per cent from $1.1 billion to $1.9 billion,” the release said. “Canola oil to South Korea also experienced a dramatic increase of 106 per cent from $71 million to $146 million.”

Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan is seeking to increase crop production to 45 million tonnes, agriculture exports to $20 billion, and value-added revenue to $10 billion by 2030.