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What does Canada export and import?

Canada exported $67B in goods in Aug 2023.

$67B
Monthly merchandise exports
Aug 2023

Canada is a trade-dependent economy. Energy products, vehicles, and minerals dominate exports, while the United States receives the vast majority of Canadian goods.

Trade balance over time

Canada typically runs a trade surplus in goods, driven by energy exports. The surplus widened in 2022 when oil prices spiked, then narrowed as energy prices normalized.

Annual merchandise trade balance ($B)

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 12-10-0121-01

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