Markets and Statistics
This section is your gateway to hundreds of factual reports describing Manitoba’s dynamic agrifood sector and rural communities.
The starting point to explore the most comprehensive reports and data is the Statistics Tables. For in-depth information on individual agricultural sectors, visit the Crops and Livestock pages. To link to statistics about farm income and expenses, visit the Financial page.
On the Trade page, you will find links to agrifood export statistics, as well as many reports on global market challenges for the industry. The Food and Value-Added page links to resources describing the economic contribution of the industry, as well as sales and market trends.
For more information email us at: IndustryIntelligence@gov.mb.ca
What's New
The Price Discovery Stakeholder Working Group is looking at options to improve the collection and reporting of Fed Cattle market information in Canada. Please see the Importance of Cattle Price Reporting and plan to participate (read more here).
Manitoba Markets Weekly Reports: These two reports are a weekly summary of the latest commodity prices for Livestock along with Grains and Oilseeds.
A new report on Manitoba Forage prices is availale. This report is the result of extensive surveys of buyers and sellers in Manitoba. It can be found under Forage Market Prices.
Manitoba Agriculture Statistics Factsheet is now available on our website and also ready to be shared in Manitoba Ag Days 2018.
2016 Census of Agriculture Manitoba Profile has been released. The number of Manitoba farms has been declining, while the farm size, herd sizes and gross farm cash receipts have been increasing. Manitoba has the second youngest population of farm operators in Canada.
The Price Improvement Program is currently in place to improve quality and quantity of livestock marketing information. Program information and Livestock Prices Collection Templates can be found under Livestock Statistics. Market Intelligence encourages both buyers and sellers to contribute by reporting sales information.
Report Release
October 2, 2018: Prices and graphs for Manitoba crops and Livestock commodities are now available for all sectors.
September 17, 2018 : The Alberta and Saskatchewan Cattle-on-Feed (PDF 187KB) has been released and can also be found at the bottom of the September 14 (PDF 507KB)
The AB/SK Cattle on Feed report showed numbers on September 1 up 17% from last year.
September 10, 2018: Cattle Feeders Calves Sold Through Manitoba Auction Markets (PDF 205KB) has been released and can also be found at the bottom of the September 7, 2018 (PDF 521KB). MB Auction Markets sold 9,918 head of cattle in August, twice more than last year, while the year-to-date number was down by 8%.
August 27, 2018: The United States Cattle-on-Feed (PDF 184KB) has been released and can also be found at the bottom of the August 24, 2018 (PDF 533KB)
US Cattle on feed on August 1 totaled 11.1 million head, 5% above the previous year.
August 23, 2018 : The Livestock on Farms in Manitoba and Canada (PDF 202KB) has been released and can also be found under Livestock Statistics. Inventory numbers of cattle and hogs on farms in Manitoba declined by 1% as of July 1, 2018, however sheep numbers were up by 11%. Beef cow numbers were 3% lower and dairy cow numbers were 3% higher.
August 22, 2018 : The All Sector Monthly Prices (XLSX 431KB) 2005 to July 2018 with graphs can be found under Manitoba Grains and Oilseeds Prices or Market Livestock Prices Report.
August 22, 2018 : The Weekly-Monthly Manitoba Cattle Prices (XLS 693KB) 2000 to July 2018 with price graphs can be found under Market Livestock Prices Report.
August 22, 2018 : The Weekly-Monthly Manitoba Crops Prices (XLS 2,321KB) 2005 to July 2018 can be found under Manitoba Grains and Oilseeds Prices.
August 22, 2018 : The Weekly-Monthly Manitoba Hog Prices (XLS 153KB) 2005 to July 2018 with price graphs can be found under Market Livestock Prices Report.
August 8, 2018 : The Livestock Exports - Monthly (XLS 406KB) 2006 to June 2018 can be found under Trade Statistics.
August 8, 2018: The Livestock Exports -Annually (XLS 346KB) 2012 to June 2018 can be found under Trade Statistics.
July 23, 2018: The United States Cattle Inventory Summary (PDF 194KB) has been released and can also be found at the bottom of the July 20, 2018 (PDF 508KB) Manitoba Markets Livestock Prices report. US Inventory of all cattle and caves on July 1 totaled 103.2 million head,1%above the previous year.
July 19, 2018 : The Manitoba Top Markets (PDF 323KB) can be found under Trade Statistics. The United States was the biggest market for Manitoba agri-food and seafood exports in 2017, followed by China and Japan.
July 19, 2018 : The Manitoba Trade with the United States, 2013-2017 (XLSX 414KB) can be found under Trade Statistics.
July 19, 2018 : The Manitoba Trade with China, 2013-2017 (XLSX 367KB) can be found under Trade Statistics.
July 19, 2018 : The Manitoba Trade with Japan, 2013-2017 (XLSX 354KB) can be found under Trade Statistics.
July 19, 2018 : The Manitoba Trade with Mexico, 2013-2017 (XLSX 366KB) can be found under Trade Statistics.
July 19, 2018 : The United States Hog Inventory Summary (PDF 1941KB) has been released and can also be found at the bottom of the June 29, 2018 (PDF 504KB) Manitoba Markets Livestock Prices report. US total hog inventory were 73.5 million head on June 1, 3% higher than last year.