The Canadian Grain Commission released its weekly report for the week ended Oct. 11, 2026, providing a detailed snapshot of grain handling activities across the country. Commercial stocks of major grains saw mixed changes, with wheat decreasing to 3,029.9 thousand metric tons from 3,166.2 thousand the previous week, while canola stocks increased to 1,391.0 thousand metric tons from 1,204.5 thousand.
Producer deliveries also varied, with wheat deliveries dropping to 507.4 thousand metric tons from 629.0 thousand the prior week. In contrast, canola deliveries fell to 620.1 thousand metric tons from 765.2 thousand. Year-to-date figures showed a slight decline in overall deliveries compared to the same period last year.
Terminal receipts for the week ended Oct. 11, 2026, reflected similar trends, with wheat receipts at 527.3 thousand metric tons, down from 642.7 thousand the previous week. Canola receipts were slightly higher at 345.9 thousand metric tons compared to 316.4 thousand. Exports of wheat and canola also saw fluctuations, with wheat exports increasing to 618.8 thousand metric tons from 419.1 thousand, while canola exports decreased to 158.3 thousand metric tons from 248.4 thousand.
Domestic disappearance of grains showed a decline, with wheat usage dropping to 108.2 thousand metric tons from 164.1 thousand the prior week. Canola disappearance also fell to 247.9 thousand metric tons from 296.1 thousand. The report highlights the dynamic nature of grain handling in Canada, with varying trends across different grains and metrics.