Canada's September manufacturing sales advance estimate due 23 October after August's record metals
Statistics Canada publishes its advance estimate for September manufacturing sales on 23 October. August sales rose 1.5% to $79.9 billion, but were flat in constant dollars.
Statistics Canada publishes its advance estimate for manufacturing sales in September 2026 on 23 October. The advance figure is an early read, and it is revised when the full monthly survey is published later.
The last report
Full August figures, published on 15 October, showed manufacturing sales up 1.5% to $79.9 billion. In constant dollars sales were unchanged, because the industrial product price index rose 1.3%. Primary metal sales hit a record $7.6 billion (August report).
What to watch
The advance estimate for September will show whether the price-driven gain in August continued. If dollar sales rise while volumes stay flat, the gain is again mostly about prices. Transportation equipment, which fell 2.6% in August, will show whether the drop in that sector has continued.
Why it matters for the loonie
Manufacturing sales are one input to the Bank of Canada's view of the economy. The Bank decides on 28 October (Bank report). Live prices: USD/CAD.
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Common questions
When is Statistics Canada's September manufacturing advance estimate?
Statistics Canada schedules it for 23 October 2026.
What was Canadian manufacturing in August 2026?
Sales rose 1.5% to $79.9 billion, but were unchanged in constant dollars.
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