2005-04-26 22:07
Manitoba province (hereinafter referred to as Manitoba province) is one of the main grain producing areas in Canada, with developed agriculture and animal husbandry, which is barley, wheat,
Important producing areas of agricultural and livestock products such as rape, pigs, beef cattle and dairy products; Grain storage, transportation and processing occupy a leading position in the country. Agricultural engineering technology and agricultural machinery and equipment are famous for their new technology, high product quality and excellent service. The headquarters of the Canadian Wheat Bureau, the Canadian Grain Bureau and the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange are all located here.
Manitoba is rich in fresh water, hydropower, fishery and mineral resources, mainly including nickel, zinc, copper, gold, oil and natural gas. The main traditional industries are clothing, agricultural machinery, transportation equipment manufacturing, agriculture and animal husbandry, food processing, energy and raw material development. After joining the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) from 65438 to 0989, agricultural machinery manufacturing, food processing and aerospace industries developed rapidly, among which agricultural machinery and transportation equipment were exported to the United States in large quantities. Emerging industries such as medical treatment, biotechnology, aerospace, information and communication technology have developed rapidly, and have become the information industry center in central and western Canada, with the largest aerospace industry in western Canada and the third largest clothing industry center in Canada. In recent years, the economy has developed well.
The population of Manitoba is1174600 (65438+20051October). The real GDP in 2004 was 35.422 billion Canadian dollars, an increase of 2.8% over the previous year. Per capita GDP is 30156 Canadian dollars; Consumer price index 2.0%; The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
foreign trade
Statistics Canada shows that in 2004, Manitoba's total import and export value was 20.545 billion Canadian dollars, a year-on-year increase of 4.2%. Among them, exports were 9.849 billion Canadian dollars, up 7.5% over the previous year, and imports were 65.438+0.0557 billion Canadian dollars, up 654.38+0.4% over the previous year.
Oman's main export commodities are: grain (10.9%), fossil fuels (9.6%), motor vehicles and spare parts (7.6%), machinery (7. 1%) and rapeseed (6.8%);
Oman's main export markets are the United States (73.0%), Japan (5. 1%), China (4.5%), Mexico (2.9%) and Hong Kong (1.7%).
Manitoba mainly imports machinery (24.9%), motor vehicles and spare parts (12.5%), electromechanical equipment (7.8%), plastics (4.4%) and steel products (3.7%).
In 2004, the top five import sources of Manitoba were the United States (80.7%), China (3.7%), Mexico (1.7%), Germany (1.7%) and Italy (1.6%).
Major industries in Manitoba
1 agriculture
Manitoba is a big agricultural province in Canada. Agricultural products are one of the main sources of national income in Manitoba. The population of this province accounts for only 4% of Canada, but it produces 15% of agricultural products. 54% of agricultural income comes from crops such as wheat, barley, buckwheat, beans, rape and potatoes; 46% comes from livestock products. Agricultural products are highly dependent on export markets, and the main export destinations are the United States, Japan, Hong Kong and Mexico. The agricultural engineering in Manitoba province is famous for its new technology, high product quality and excellent service. Especially in tractors and power equipment, sowing, ploughing, fertilization and spraying equipment, harvesting system, grain processing, storage and processing technology, animal products technology and so on.
Manitoba has developed agricultural products processing. The largest and most advanced maple leaf food processing plant in North America has set up a pork processing plant in Manitoba. Manitoba, as a major potato planting province in Canada, is also the production base of MaCain and J.R.Simplot, Canada's largest French fries processing enterprises.
2. Transportation equipment
The traffic in Manetho is very developed. 13 Nine of the inter-provincial transportation companies are located in the province, and three railway trunk lines connect the major markets in North America. In the manufacturing field, transportation equipment is second only to food processing industry. The proportion of employees in transportation and related industries in the province's population ranks first in Canada. The city buses and intercity buses produced by Manetho Bus occupy a large market share in North America. Other products include mobile homes, fire engines, various trailers and parts for trucks, electric cars and military vehicles.
3. Clothing industry
Manitoba is Canada's third largest clothing production center and is known as Canada's "coat production capital". With large scale, new equipment, abundant funds, leading technology and flexible production, the garment production enterprises in this province are good at providing high-quality and high value-added products for specific markets. More than 90% of the garments are sold outside the province, including Calvin Klein, London Fog and other famous brands.
4. Environmental protection
More than 200 companies and more than 3,000 people are engaged in environmental assessment, prevention and control of air, water and soil pollution, waste management and recycling, and environmental testing. Manitoba has many famous environmental protection institutions in Canada and even in the world, such as the International Institute for Sustainable Development, the Canadian Institute of Nuclear Energy, the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment and the Primary Environmental Resource Center.
5. Aviation and aerospace industry
Manitoba is the third largest aviation product and service center in Canada. 80% products are oriented to the international market. The province has the world's largest private turbine engine overhaul plant, Canada's largest composite structure aircraft parts manufacturing plant and Canada's only solid rocket fuel production plant. The famous big companies are: Canada Boeing Company, Canada Aviation Maintenance Headquarters and Bristol Aerospace Company.
6. Information and communication technologies
Manitoba's information and communication technology companies have strong growth potential, strong R&D foundation and innovative ability in data network, multimedia technology, telemedicine, business computing and geographic information system.
Some important institutions in Manitoba:
1, Canadian Wheat Bureau (CWB). Wheat Bureau is the only statutory organization in Canada that manages food export, and it is a semi-official non-profit organization. It monopolizes the purchase and export of all Canadian wheat, barley and other grains, and the monopoly right is protected by parliament of canada. It is one of the largest suppliers in the world wheat market (accounting for about 65,438+07% of the global market share). This organization has a close relationship with China Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Import and Export Corporation. Over the past 40 years, COFCO has imported more than 654.38 billion tons of Canadian wheat and barley, with a value of more than 654.38 billion US dollars. Wheat Bureau has an office in Beijing COFCO Plaza.
2. Canadian Grain Commission. The Grain Committee is directly affiliated to the Canadian government, and corn laws, Canada, authorizes the Committee to formulate grain storage and transportation rules to ensure the quality standards of Canadian grains. All grains must be measured and inspected by the Committee before shipment, and after passing the inspection, a "final certificate" will be issued to assure the buyer of the quality of the grains.
3. Winnipeg Commodity Exchange. The prices of barley, soybean, rapeseed and other trading varieties on the Canadian Grain Exchange have a great influence on the Chicago Grain Exchange and other grain and oil futures markets in the world, and also have a great guiding role in the Canadian spot market.
These institutions play an important role in Canadian agriculture and have a certain influence in the world, thus strengthening Manitoba's position as a major agricultural province.