Wheat shipments totaled 2.259 million tonnes in August 2025, a slight decrease from 2.321 million tonnes in the same month last year. By contrast, durum wheat recorded an increase, rising from 244,560 tonnes in August 2024 to 279,584 tonnes in 2025.
Canola shipments showed the sharpest decline. Volumes dropped to 621,555 tonnes, compared with 1.32 million tonnes in August 2024. This figure represents the lowest monthly shipment level since May 2022.
Other grains recorded mixed results. Barley shipments stood at 379,238 tonnes in August 2025, up slightly from 375,071 tonnes last year. Oat volumes rose to 278,097 tonnes compared with 267,271 tonnes in August 2024. Rye shipments also increased, reaching 38,098 tonnes versus 29,375 tonnes a year earlier. In contrast, flax shipments decreased to 11,953 tonnes in August 2025 from 15,127 tonnes in the same month of 2024.
The report highlighted the continued role of major grain-producing provinces in supporting Canada’s agricultural supply. Saskatchewan accounted for 36.6% of the total, followed by Manitoba with 22.2% and Alberta with 20.4%. These regions remain central to Canada’s grain production and distribution network.
The figures underline varying trends across different crops. While wheat and canola shipments saw decreases, durum wheat, barley, oats, and rye posted gains, showing a mixed performance across the sector. Flax, however, experienced a decline in shipments, adding to the overall reduction in total volumes compared with last year.
Canada’s grain exports remain a significant contributor to its agricultural economy, with production levels and shipment volumes closely tied to global demand, market conditions, and trade policies. The August 2025 results highlight both resilience and vulnerability within the sector, as some crops achieved growth despite overall lower totals.
In summary, the Statistics Canada report shows that August 2025 shipments of major grain crops were lower than in the same period of 2024. The decline was largely driven by reduced canola exports, while other grains such as durum wheat, barley, oats, and rye recorded year-on-year increases. With Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta maintaining their leading roles in production, Canada’s grain sector continues to demonstrate both strengths and challenges in a changing trade environment.
