Saskatchewan manufacturing leads the nation

November 13, 2026

Media Release, Gov't SK

Key points from this story:

• Manufacturing sales increased by 8.8%
• Wholesale trade increased by 12.8%
• Sales reached $2.5 billion in September
• Wholesale trade totaled $5.7 billion
• GDP increased by 2.9% in 2025
• Private capital investment rose by 12%

Statistics Canada's latest reports show that Saskatchewan's manufacturing sales increased by 8.8 per cent in September 2026 compared to August 2026 (seasonally adjusted). This month-over-month growth ranks first among the provinces. Wholesale trade also increased 12.8 per cent in the same period (seasonally adjusted).

"Saskatchewan manufacturers turn our resources into the products people use every day," Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said. "Our wholesale sector helps get those products to customers here at home, across Canada and to over 160 countries around the world. Together, these sectors create jobs, support communities and help build a strong economy."

In September 2026 compared to September 2025, manufacturing sales increased by 41.2 per cent (seasonally adjusted), second in terms of percentage change among the provinces.

The value of manufacturing sales reached $2.5 billion in September 2026, while the value of wholesale trade totaled $5.7 billion.

Manufacturing sales, including shipments, inventories and orders, represent the dollar value of goods sold by manufacturers.

Wholesale trade is a measure of the value of goods purchased in large quantities with the intention of being sold to resellers, but not to final consumers. Wholesale trade numbers mentioned above include petroleum, petroleum products, other hydrocarbons, oilseed and grain.

Statistics Canada's latest GDP numbers indicate that Saskatchewan's GDP reached $84.5 billion in 2025. This was an increase of 2.9 per cent, outpacing the national average of 1.7 per cent.

Private capital investment in Saskatchewan increased last year by 12 per cent to $13.6 billion, ranking first among provinces. Efforts behind the province's Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan's Investment Attraction Strategy are driving that momentum.