Sales declined in 6 of 7 subsectors, accounting for 81.6% of total wholesale sales.
The motor vehicle and parts subsector saw the largest drop: -6.5% to $14.3 billion.
Year-over-year, wholesale sales were up 0.1% in April.
In volume terms, wholesale sales (excluding specified categories) decreased 2.2% in April.
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After leading the increase in wholesale sales in March, sales in the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories subsector decreased 6.5% in April to reach $14.3 billion. In April, seven provinces recorded a decrease in wholesale sales, with Ontario leading the way.Wholesale inventories (excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain) were down 0.2% to $129.4 billion in April. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com. Read More Details
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