The Daily Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Press Release
Canadian international merchandise trade, August 2020
After two months of strong growth, Canadian merchandise exports and imports stabilized in August. Imports fell 1.2%, while exports were down 1.0%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed slightly from $2.5 billion in July to $2.4 billion in August.
Canadian international trade in services, August 2020
Canada’s monthly international trade in services surplus declined from $203 million in July to $168 million in August. Overall, imports of services increased 1.3% to $8.7 billion, and exports were up 0.9% to $8.8 billion.
Poultry and egg statistics, September 2020
During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase was observed in the stocks of frozen chicken, which was likely caused by the closures in the hotel and restaurant industries, resulting in reduced demand. In addition, there has also been a decrease in the production of processed eggs as a result of the pandemic. The changes made to the workplace health and safety guidelines have led to the slower production of processed eggs. However, Canada’s processed egg production in July 2020 was down 21.9% on a year-over-year basis, compared with a 49.1% decrease in April 2020.
National supply and disposition of major grains, 2019/2020
Data on the supply and disposition of soybeans and corn in Canada for the 2019/2020 crop year are now available.
Farm Input Price Index, second quarter 2020
The Farm Input Price Index (2012=100) is now available for the second quarter.
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