Saskatchewan Potato Market

Wholesale price analysis and recommendations

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Current Wholesale Price
$33.40
CAD per 50lb bag
+$1.60 (5.0%)
Per Pound Rate
$0.668
CAD per lb
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Market Factors Monitor
Drought Risk
HIGH

Saskatchewan experiencing below-average precipitation. Drought watch issued for southern regions.

Growing Conditions
MEDIUM

Temperature within normal range. Soil moisture adequate in northern regions.

Trade Policy Impact
HIGH

Potential US tariff changes could affect export demand. Monitoring trade negotiations.

CAD/USD Exchange
MEDIUM

Weaker CAD making exports more competitive. Current rate: 1.38 CAD/USD.

Transportation Costs
MEDIUM

Fuel costs up 12% YoY. Rail capacity constraints during harvest season.

Input Costs
HIGH

Fertilizer prices up 18%, seed costs up 15%. Labor costs increased due to minimum wage hikes.

Risk Assessment
Severe Drought
HIGH
Medium
Probability35%
Timeframe: Next 3 months

Extended dry period could reduce yields by 20-30% and drive prices up significantly.

Trade Disruption
MEDIUM
Medium
Probability60%
Timeframe: Next 6 months

Political changes could affect export markets, particularly US trade relationships.

Transportation Strike
MEDIUM
Low
Probability25%
Timeframe: Harvest season

Rail or trucking disruptions during peak harvest could create supply bottlenecks.

Currency Volatility
LOW
Low
Probability70%
Timeframe: Ongoing

CAD/USD fluctuations affecting export competitiveness and input costs.

Storage Facility Issues
HIGH
Low
Probability20%
Timeframe: Winter storage

Equipment failures or power outages could lead to significant crop losses.