2022 was the third consecutive year of record agri-food exports
By Diego Flammini
Staff Writer
Farms.com
Saskatchewan’s ag industry continues to set records.
Saskatchewan exported $18.4 billion of agri-food goods in 2022, making the third consecutive year of record exports.
That number is up from $17.5 billion in 2021 and $16.4 billion in 2020.
In total, Saskatchewan ag exports have increased by more than $20 billion since 2012.
And the provincial government has a target of $20 billion of agri-food exports in its 2030 Growth Plan.
"Saskatchewan's agriculture industry is a model for reliability and innovation, as these export figures show," Agriculture Minister David Marit said in a statement. "Saskatchewan producers continue to make an impact both inside and beyond our borders, as a driver of our provincial economy and as a worldwide leader in sustainable agri-food production.”
The top exported ag commodities in Saskatchewan were canola oil, non-durum wheat, canola seed, lentils, durum and dry peas.
And the top destinations for Saskatchewan ag producers were the U.S., China, Japan, Mexico and Algeria.
"It is clear that Saskatchewan has what the world needs, and these impressive numbers demonstrate that," Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said in a statement. "Our products have made significant gains in both traditional and new markets, which means opportunity for greater investment and a higher quality of life for the people of our province."