Canada - China Market Access Provides Certainty for Saskatchewan Producers

CANADA, November 5 - The Government of Saskatchewan welcomes the extension of market access into China for canola meal and peas through the end of 2028. As harvest concludes, the extension provides greater certainty for Saskatchewan producers planning for the 2027 growing season.

"Strong trading relationships do not happen by accident," Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said. "They require regular engagement and a presence in the markets that matter to Saskatchewan producers. Premier Moe's recent trade missions and the ongoing work of our international trade office in Shanghai have helped strengthen relationships with the Chinese government. Today's announcement reinforces why that work matters to our producers and our province."

Saskatchewan has made sustained engagement with its trading partners a top priority. Recent high-level visits have helped renew dialogue, strengthen trust and create new opportunities. Premier Moe has travelled to China twice over the past year, the first in September 2025 and again this past January with Prime Minister Carney. 

"The extension of this trade deal with China gives producers certainty," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "As harvest wraps up and producers begin preparations for the 2027 growing season, this deal gives producers the confidence needed to make business decisions. Thanks to our Premier for his strong and steady leadership on this." 

“Saskatchewan farmers need predictable access to international markets,” SaskOilseeds Board Chair Dean Roberts said. “SaskOilseeds welcomes extended tariff relief for canola meal through 2028. China is our second-largest meal market, and stable trade supports farm gate prices. We encourage governments to build on this progress to secure lasting, rules-based access for canola seed, oil and meal while expanding opportunities for Saskatchewan crops.” 

“Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) welcomes the announcement that Canada and China have agreed to extend the suspension of China’s 100 per cent tariff on Canadian peas by two years,” SPG Chair Stuart Lawrence said. “We extend gratitude to the Government of Saskatchewan including Premier Moe, Ministers, and staff who have advocated for producers on this important issue. Predictable access gives farmers the certainty they need to plan, invest, and market their crops. China is one of the largest markets for Canadian peas and during temporary tariff relief from March – September, Canada was able to export 975,000 MT of peas to China, worth $421 million, signaling strong demand.”

Saskatchewan's relationship with China is longstanding. Since 2007, Saskatchewan has exported more than $58 billion in goods to China. In 2025, Saskatchewan's top exports to China were canola seed, non-durum wheat and potash.  

"SARM welcomes the extension of China's tariff relief on Canadian canola meal and peas through the end of 2028, providing greater certainty for Saskatchewan farmers as they plan for the seasons ahead," SARM President Bill Huber said. "Reliable access to export markets is vital to farmers' livelihoods and the rural communities they support. Reducing trade barriers helps producers reach more customers and plan with greater confidence. SARM supports continued collaboration among governments, industry, and trading partners to secure stable, long-term market access for Saskatchewan's agricultural products." 

"This announcement provides welcome certainty for Saskatchewan producers and the broader agriculture sector,” Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) President Bill Prybylski said. “Extending these arrangements through 2028 provides greater predictability for production planning, marketing decisions and on-farm investment, while supporting Saskatchewan's growing value-added processing sector. Saskatchewan's canola and pulse industries rely on stable access to global markets, and today's news reinforces the importance of maintaining constructive international trade relationships. Continued market access helps drive investment, create economic opportunities and strengthen Saskatchewan's position as a leading agricultural exporter."