Saskatchewan manufacturing sales lead country in March growth
By Your Southwest Media Group
REGINA — Saskatchewan posted the strongest month-over-month manufacturing sales growth among the provinces in March, according to figures from Statistics Canada.
The province's manufacturing sales rose 20.6 per cent in March compared with February on a seasonally adjusted basis, hitting $2 billion. The increase placed Saskatchewan first among the provinces for monthly growth in the category.
"Manufacturing plays a vital role in our province's economy," Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said. "This sector's growth reflects the strength of our industries, spurred by our competitive business environment that is creating strong economic gains, attracting investment and building opportunities, all while protecting Saskatchewan people."
On a year-over-year basis, manufacturing sales rose 18.3 per cent from March 2025 to March 2026, seasonally adjusted, ranking third among the provinces for percentage change.
Manufacturing sales, which include shipments, inventories and orders, represent the dollar value of goods sold by manufacturers.
Statistics Canada's latest gross domestic product figures show Saskatchewan's 2025 real GDP reached an all-time high of $85.4 billion, an increase of 2.2 per cent. That growth rate put the province above the national average of 1.6 per cent.
Private capital investment in Saskatchewan rose 12 per cent last year to $13.6 billion, ranking first among the provinces. The province credits its investment attraction strategy, Securing the Next Decade of Growth, with driving the momentum.
More information is available at InvestSK.ca.