Canadian wheat exports at record pace; canola lagging

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Glacier FarmMedia — Canadian wheat exports are running at a record pace through the first 12 weeks of the 2025/26 (Aug/Jul) marketing year, according to the latest weekly grain handling statistics from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Meanwhile, canola exports are behind on the year and well off the average.

While wheat exports during the week ended Oct. 26 of 364,600 tonnes were down by 23 per cent from the previous week, the crop year-to-date total of 5.1 million tonnes compares with 4.5 million tonnes at the same point a year ago and marks the fastest time Canadian wheat exports have topped five million tonnes on record.

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Barley exports are also running at a solid pace at just over one million tonnes through 12 weeks. That compares with only 543,700 tonnes at the same point a year ago.

Weekly canola exports of 155,500 tonnes were up 25 per cent from the previous week. However, the crop-year-to-date total of 1.2 million tonnes compares with 2.9 million tonnes at the same point a year ago. At the current pace, yearly canola exports are only on target to hit 5.2 million tonnes. That compares with total 2024/25 canola exports of about 9.5 million tonnes.

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Phil Franz-Warkentin

Phil Franz-Warkentin

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Phil Franz-Warkentin grew up on an acreage in southern Manitoba and has reported on agriculture for over 20 years. Based in Winnipeg, his writing has appeared in publications across Canada and internationally. Phil is a trusted voice on the Prairie radio waves providing daily futures market updates. In his spare time, Phil enjoys playing music and making art.

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