1991-1993 Exports by Country
1991-1993 Exports by Product Categories
Exports by Country and by Product Category 1991, 1992, 1993

Introduction

This report present estimates of Nova Scotia's agri-food exports between 1991 and 1993. The report is broken into three sections. Section 1 examines countries to which Nova Scotia exported agri-food roducts between 1991 and 1993, with a more detailed examination of the top ten countries. Section 2 examines the agri-food products Nova Scotia exported between 1991 and 1993, with a more detailed examination of the top ten products. Section 3 details Nova Scotia agri-food exports by country and commodity between 1991 and 1993.

Data Sources

Export statistics were derived primarily from data provided by the International Trade Division of Statistics Canada. In a number of cases, i.e. cattle and fur, adjustments and revisions to Statistics Canada's export data were required, to overcome inaccuracies resulting from the attribution of exports on province-of-lading basis rather than by province of origin.

Export Overview

The average value of Nova Scotia's agri-food exports increased each year between 1991 and 1993. The value of exports in 1993 was $68.3 million, a 5.7% increase over 1992's agri-food export value of $64.6 million, and an 8.3% increase over 1991's export value of $63.0 million. The average value was $65.3 million. Nova Scotia exported agri-food products to over 60 countries in all corners of the world between 1991 and 1993. Between 1991 and 1993 the United States was the top export destination, accounting for 48.5% or $31.7 million per year in exports. Germany was the second most important export destination, accounting for 22.7% or $14.8 million per year in exports. Frozen fruits and berries was the most important export category between 1991 and 1993, accounting for 35% of exports or $22.9 million on average between 1991 and 1993. The value of this category increased 16.7% between 1991 and 1993, from $20.6 million in 1991, to $23.8 million in 1992, and $24.1 million in 1993. Horticultural products was the second most important category accounting for 17.09% of $11.1 million on average of exports between 1991 and 1993.

Notes:

The category termed "All Other Classes" includes: wheat and other grains, animal fats/oils, inedible animal products, candy, chocolates, doughs and mixes, pastries and cakes, breads, condiments, tobacco, and other food preparations.

Some class totals are indicative of Halifax's position as a world port and represent trans-shipments attributed to Nova Scotia.