# Statistics Canada May Merchandise Trade Report

> Statistics Canada reported merchandise exports rose 4.1% in April, a fifth straight monthly gain, while imports fell 0.7%, widening the trade surplus to $5 billion. Energy exports hit a record share and potash exports rose 34.9% in the month.

- Date: 2022-07-07 · published 2022-07-07T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/40449-statistics-canada-may-merchandise-trade-report
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

Strong potash export flows and record energy shipments point to firm Canadian supply of fertilizer and energy, with limited direct impact on feed grain prices.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: neutral

## Sources

- dtnpf.com: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/blogs/canada-markets/blog-post/2022/07/07/statistics-canada-may-merchandise

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