Quebec manufacturing sales in July increased on the strength of sales in the primary metals subsector. PHOTO by Pexels.
Manufacturing sales increased in seven provinces in July, led by Quebec (+3.5%) and Saskatchewan (+22.1%). Manitoba (-10.7%) posted the largest decline, data released by Statistics Canada indicates.
Sales in Quebec increased 3.5% to $17.9 billion in July, mainly on higher sales of primary metals (+7.9%). Higher volume sales and increased domestic demand were mainly responsible for the gain. Higher primary metal sales also contributed to the increase in sales in Montréal (+1.1%), while higher sales of petroleum and coal products led to a 9.5% increase in Québec.
In Saskatchewan, sales were up 22.1% to $2.1 billion in July, following a substantial decline in June.
Sales in Manitoba posted the largest decline in July, falling 10.7% to $2.0 billion, the lowest level since April 2022. Lower sales of motor vehicles and aerospace products and parts were partially responsible for the decline.
