Wool Price Survey
Detailed information for 2002
Status:
Active
Frequency:
Annual
Record number:
3435
The survey collects the data needed to produce statistics on the annual volume and value of wool purchased from Canadian farmers.
Description
The survey collects data on the quantity of wool purchased as well as prices for Canada and the provinces. Data are used by processors, producers and related organizations. The information is also used by federal and provincal governments for forecasting, budgeting, planning and administering programs.
Reference period: Calendar year
Collection period: During the year following the reference year
Subjects
- Agriculture and food (formerly Agriculture)
- Livestock and aquaculture
Data sources and methodology
Target population
The target population consists of all establishments purchasing wool directly from Canadian producers during the reference year.
The observed population consists of all establishments purchasing wool directly from Canadian producers found on Statistics Canada Business Register as of the last day of the reference year (including establishments active for a part of the reference year).
Sampling
This survey is a census with a cross-sectional design.
Data are collected for all units of the target population, therefore, no sampling is done.
Data sources
Responding to this survey is mandatory.
Data are collected directly from survey respondents.
The Wool Price Survey is conducted in all provinces from April 1 to November 30 in the year following the reference year. Data are collected through a mail-out/mail-back process. The basic mailing list covers all establishments purchasing wool directly from producers. The mailing list is updated as new buyers are identified. The same questionnaire is used in all provinces.
Data are collected on the quantities purchased, the province of origin of the wool and the prices paid to the producers.
Follow-up is carried out on non-response when necessary.
View the Questionnaire(s) and reporting guide(s) .
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