Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics
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Food manufacturing - 311
Definition
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in: producing food for human or animal consumption.
Exclusions
Establishments primarily engaged in:
Manufacturing beverage sort tobacco (see 312 Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing)
Information on the number and size of businesses for 2025.
Establishments
12,215
0-99 Employees
90.6%
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Average revenue
$758.7
thousand
Profitable
63%
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Northwest Territories
0.3%
Nunavut
0.2%
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Salaries
$15.1
billion
Wages
$25.36
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Net revenue
$17.2
billion
Shipments
$155.0
billion
Value added
$49.7
billion
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Exports
$46.1
billion
Imports
$31.8
billion