1995-1998 Exports by Country
1995-1998 Exports by Product Categories
1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Exports by Country and by Product Category

Introduction

This report presents estimates of Nova Scotia's agri-food exports between 1994 -1998. The data for 1994 has not been included in all of the tabular calculations because of the change in reporting format between 1994 and 1995.

The report is broken down into three sections -- Section 1 examines countries to which Nova Scotia exported agri-food products between 1995 and 1998, with a more detailed examination of the top ten countries. Section 2 examines the agri-food products Nova Scotia exported between 1995-1998 with a more detailed examination of the top ten products. Section 3 details Nova Scotia exports by country and commodity.

Data Sources

Export statistics were derived primarily from data provided by the International Trade Division of Statistics Canada. In a number of cases, (cattle, fur and produce) adjustments and revisions were required to overcome inaccuracies resulting from the attribution of exports on a province-of-lading basis rather than a province-of-origin. These numbers were adjusted through discussions with industry and Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing personnel.

International Export Overview

The average of Nova Scotia's agri-food exports increased each year between 1995 and 1998. The value of exports increased from $91.3 million in 1995 to $126,000 in 1998, representing a 38% increase. The average value during the four years was $107 million.

Nova Scotia exported agri-food products to 75 countries in all corners of the world between 1995 and 1998. The United States was the top export destination accounting for an average 60.7% or $65 million per year in exports. Germany was the second most important export destination, accounting for an average 10.5% or $11.2 million per year between 1995 -1998.

Frozen fruits and berries were the top export category between 1995-1998, accounting for an average of 30% or $32.6 million per year of Nova Scotia agri-food exports. The value of this category increased from $26.6 million in 1995 to $ 43.8 million in 1998, representing a 65% increase during the four year period. Horticultural products were the second largest export category, accounting for an average 13.7% or $14.7 million between 1995 to 1998.