Canada December Wholesale Sales Rise 2.0%
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Feb 17, 2026
The reported increase in Canada's wholesale sales, particularly the rebound in the motor vehicle sector, suggests positive economic momentum. This data provides valuable insights for investors and policymakers regarding the health of the Canadian economy.
Canada===Statistics Canada reported that wholesale sales in Canada, excluding petroleum and oilseed/grain, rose by 2.0% in December to $86.1 billion. This increase was driven by a significant rebound of 9.3% in the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories subsector, following previous semiconductor chip shortages. The mineral, ore and precious metal industry group also saw a substantial rise of 85.6% to a record $1.5 billion. However, sales in the food, beverage and tobacco subsector experienced a 3.4% decline. In volume terms, wholesale sales gained 2.1%. Canada===Statistics Canada is currently excluding petroleum and oilseed/grain data from its monthly analysis due to insufficient historical data for comparison.
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