The Wholesale Services Price Index (WSPI) represents the change in the price of wholesale services. The price of a wholesale service is defined as the margin price, which is the difference between the average purchase price and the average selling price of the wholesale product being priced. The WSPI is not a wholesale selling price index.
With each release, data for the previous five months may have been revised. The indexes are not seasonally adjusted. Data are available at the Canada level only.
Transition from a quarterly publication to a monthly publication
Effective June 18, 2026, the WSPI has transitioned from a quarterly publication to a monthly publication schedule. This change facilitates more timely and accurate measures of economic performance for the wholesale sector.
Tables 18-10-0277-01, 18-10-0277-02 and 18-10-0277-03 are now updated on a monthly basis. Tables 18-10-0278-01 and 18-10-0278-02 have been archived.
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For a more detailed explanation of the methodology used, please consult the “Technical Guide for the Wholesale Services Price Index (WSPI).”
Statistics Canada has released the dashboard “Wholesale and Retail Services Price Indexes: Interactive Tool.” This web-based application provides access to wholesale and retail margin data by category.
Statistics Canada has also launched the Producer Price Indexes Portal as part of a suite of portals for prices and price indexes. This webpage provides Canadians with a single point of access to a wide variety of statistics and measures related to producer prices.