Sales in 12 of 21 manufacturing industries decreased in November. In fact, sales were down in the five largest industries, led by a 20.6 percent drop by petroleum and coal product manufacturers. Primary metal manufacturers also reported significantly lower sales, down 17.4 percent to $4.1 billion. Sales in the transportation equipment industry decreased 3.9 percent in November. Aerospace products and parts production pulled back 22.5 percent, while chemical product manufacturers posted an 8.7 percent drop in sales.
Every province reported decreased manufacturing sales in November, ranging from a 0.3 percent decline in Saskatchewan to a 31.5 percent drop in New Brunswick. Manufacturing sales fell by 7.6 percent in Quebec, while Ontario's manufacturing sales declined 3.9 percent. The decline in Alberta's manufacturing sales steepened in November, dropping 8.8 percent. Sales in British Columbia decreased by 3.6 percent.
For the full report, and to see how each province did, visit www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/090120/dq090120a-eng.htm.