Canada’s wholesale trade rose 1.9% month-over-month to C$89.0 billion in March 2026, above forecasts of a 1.3% increase and following a 2.0% gain in February. Sales increased in five of the seven subsectors. The machinery, equipment and supplies subsector led gains, rising 6.5% to C$19.5 billion, driven by a 17.9% jump in computer and communications equipment and supplies. The personal and household goods subsector also contributed positively, with sales up 0.8% to C$13.3 billion, supported by higher pharmaceutical and pharmacy supply sales (1.0%). In contrast, the farm products excluding oilseed and grain subsector fell 3.8% to C$1.7 billion. Regionally, six provinces posted higher wholesale sales, led by Ontario (3.5%) and Alberta (3.2%). Compared with a year earlier, wholesale trade increased 3.3% in March. source: Statistics Canada

Wholesale Sales in Canada decreased to 1.90 percent in March from 2 percent in February of 2026. Wholesale Sales in Canada averaged 0.44 percent from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 20.00 percent in June of 2020 and a record low of -21.60 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Canada Wholesale Sales MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Canada Wholesale Sales MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Wholesale Sales in Canada decreased to 1.90 percent in March from 2 percent in February of 2026. Wholesale Sales in Canada is expected to be 0.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Canada Wholesale Sales MoM is projected to trend around 0.60 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-24 12:30 PM
Wholesale Sales MoM Prel
Mar 1.3% 2% -0.1%
2026-05-14 12:30 PM
Wholesale Sales MoM Final
Mar 1.9% 2% 1.4% 1.3%
2026-05-27 12:30 PM
Wholesale Sales MoM Prel
Apr 1.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bankruptcies 335.00 320.00 Companies Mar 2026
Capacity Utilization 78.50 78.90 percent Dec 2025
New Motor Vehicle Sales 176500.00 124004.00 Units Mar 2026
Changes in Inventories -10099.00 13364.00 CAD Million Dec 2025
Corporate Profits 150155.00 151381.00 CAD Million Dec 2025
Industrial Production -1.20 -2.10 percent Feb 2026
Industrial Production Mom -0.10 0.00 percent Feb 2026
Manufacturing Production -3.10 -4.20 percent Feb 2026
Manufacturing Sales MoM 3.00 3.40 percent Mar 2026
Mining Production 3.60 0.30 percent Feb 2026
New Orders 76465287.00 73046366.00 CAD Thousand Mar 2026
Wholesale Sales MoM 1.90 2.00 percent Mar 2026


Canada Wholesale Sales MoM
The Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey presents estimates of monthly sales for wholesale merchants in Canada, providing information on the performance of the wholesale trade sector as an important indicator of the health of the Canadian economy. In addition, the business community uses the data to analyse market performance.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.90 2.00 20.00 -21.60 1993 - 2026 percent Monthly
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News Stream
Canada Wholesale Trade Rises More Than Expected
Canada’s wholesale trade rose 1.9% month-over-month to C$89.0 billion in March 2026, above forecasts of a 1.3% increase and following a 2.0% gain in February. Sales increased in five of the seven subsectors. The machinery, equipment and supplies subsector led gains, rising 6.5% to C$19.5 billion, driven by a 17.9% jump in computer and communications equipment and supplies. The personal and household goods subsector also contributed positively, with sales up 0.8% to C$13.3 billion, supported by higher pharmaceutical and pharmacy supply sales (1.0%). In contrast, the farm products excluding oilseed and grain subsector fell 3.8% to C$1.7 billion. Regionally, six provinces posted higher wholesale sales, led by Ontario (3.5%) and Alberta (3.2%). Compared with a year earlier, wholesale trade increased 3.3% in March.
2026-05-14
Canada Wholesale Sales Seen Rising for 2nd Month
Canada's wholesale trade is estimated to have risen by 1.3% month-over-month in March 2026, following a 2% advance in February, according to advance estimates. The anticipated increase partly reflects higher sales in the machinery, equipment and supplies subsector.
2026-04-24
Canada Wholesale Sales Growth Revised Slightly Down
Canada’s wholesale trade rose by 2% month-on-month to C$86.8 billion in February 2026, slightly below the initially reported 2.3% gain and following a revised 1.1% decline in January. Sales increased in five of the seven subsectors, led by the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories subsector (+6.1% to $14.4 billion) and the food, beverage and tobacco subsector (+2.9% to $16.5 billion). Additionally, sales of personal and household goods rose 2.5% to their highest level on record of $13.2 billion. On the other hand, the miscellaneous subsector fell 0.6% to $10.9 billion, led by a 19.4% decrease in the mineral, ore and precious metal industry group to $733.4 million. Seven provinces recorded higher sales, led by Ontario (2.8%) and Quebec (3.3%). On a yearly basis, wholesale sales grew 1.2% in February.
2026-04-15