Canadian sales declined 8.0% to $44.2 billion in December, reflecting almost equal decreases in both volume and price, according to Statistics Canada. This was the largest monthly percentage decline since the start of the current series in January 1992.
Constant dollar manufacturing sales, measured in 2002 prices, decreased by 4.4% in December.
By Sector
Declines were widespread in December, as sales fell in 20 of 21 manufacturing industries. The printing and related support activities industry recorded the only increase (+0.1%).
Manufacturing sales in the petroleum and coal products industry fell 18.4% to $4.4 billion. Sales have decreased by almost $3.8 billion …
Canadian Manufacturing Sales Fall 8% in December
Canadian sales declined 8.0% to $44.2 billion in December, reflecting almost equal decreases in both volume and price, according to Statistics Canada. This was the largest monthly percentage decline since the start of the current series in January 1992.
Constant dollar manufacturing sales, measured in 2002 prices, decreased by 4.4% in December.
By Sector
Declines were widespread in December, as sales fell in 20 of 21 manufacturing industries. The printing and related support activities industry recorded the only increase (+0.1%).
Manufacturing sales in the petroleum and coal products industry fell 18.4% to $4.4 billion. Sales have decreased by almost $3.8 billion …
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