SASK EXPORTS CONTINUE TO SET RECORD

Numbers released by Statistics Canada today show the province's merchandise exports were up 7.7 per cent for the first eleven months of 2012, compared to the same period in 2011. This landed Saskatchewan in second place among the provinces and sets a new year-to-date record.

"Strong export numbers are an indicator of our province's economic strength," Minister responsible for Trade Tim McMillan said. "November's statistics are encouraging and show that our province is on track to have a record year in terms of export gains."

Commodities that saw the most significant increases were electronic and electrical equipment and parts, up 42.5 per cent, forest products, up 39.0 per cent, and metal and non-metallic products, up 36.1 per cent for the first eleven months of 2012.

"Saskatchewan products are showing up in every corner of the world," McMillan said. "This is a testament to the quality of the goods being produced in this province and the strength of our exporters."

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For more information, contact:

Shanna Schulhauser
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5582
Email: shanna.schulhauser@gov.sk.ca