Canada’s total exports drop more than 10% year-over-year

Last year, the U.S. imported almost $430 billion from Canada.

Canada’s weekly grain and oilseed exports are down for the week ending March 3, 2024, according to the Canadian Grain Commission.

Total exports for the year have reached more than 26 million tons so far, down 11% from 2023. Last year, the U.S. imported almost $430 billion from Canada.

As far as totals for the marketing year though, total wheat exports have reached more than 12 million tons, which is up 8% on the year. Barley exports are at 1 million tons, which is down 42%. Corn exports are down 33% from 2023 at 550,000 tons.

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