Saskatchewan's merchandise exports continue to increase, reaching $2.62 billion in February 2012, up 22.2 per cent from the $2.15 billion recorded in February 2011 according to a new report from Statistics Canada.
"This is good news for our province and it will lead to more investment, more jobs and a more prosperous Saskatchewan," Enterprise Minister Jeremy Harrison says. "Some private forecasters expect Saskatchewan to lead the country in economic growth this year and these export numbers show why so many people are confident in the Saskatchewan economy."
Energy products were up by 60.8 per cent in February 2012 over February 2011, while agricultural products rose by 14.1 per cent and machinery and equipment increased by 33.2 per cent over the same period.
