Importing and exporting

Find Canadian and foreign trade statistics and other data on international trade. You can use this information to help you identify opportunities to export your goods and services abroad or to replace goods and services that are currently imported into Canada.

Canadian Trade Data

Find tables, graphs and reports on Canada’s trade with the world.

• Trade Data Online
  
  http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/tdo-dcd.nsf/eng/Home
  Generate customized reports on Canadian and United States trade in goods with over 200 countries.
• Directory of International Trade Statistics
  
  http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=1130&SP_Mode=2
  Statistics Canada’s resources on international trade can help you identify markets, monitor prices, and manage monetary, tariff and foreign exchange policies.
• Canadian Importers Database
  
  http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cid-dic.nsf/eng/home
  Find out which companies are importing goods into Canada, by product, city and by country of origin.
• Trade Investment and Economic Statistics
  
  http://www.international.gc.ca/economist-economiste/statistics-statistiques/index.aspx?lang=eng
  Get key economic indicators, balance of payments basis data, customs-based data and foreign direct investment statistics.
• Asia-Pacific Statistical Reports
  
  http://www.asiapacific.ca/en/publications/statistical-reports
  Find trade statistics between Canada and several Asian and South Pacific countries.
• Agri-Food Trade Service - Trade Statistics
  
  http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/stats/stats-eng.htm
  Browse trade highlights and detailed statistics for Canada's trade in agricultural and agri-food products.

Global Trade Data

Find official trade statistics for foreign countries.

• Market Analysis Tools
  
  http://www.intracen.org/mat/
  Access five powerful tools to track global trade and international markets, and to help you in your market analyses. Registration is required.
• U.S. Foreign Trade Statistics
  
  http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/index.html
  Get highlights, as well as detailed current and historical data for trade between the United States and its trading partners.
• UN Comtrade Database
  
  http://comtrade.un.org/
  Get access to official international merchandise trade statistics, provided to the UN by official national statistical agencies.
• UN Service Trade Database
  
  http://unstats.un.org/unsd/ServiceTrade/default.aspx
  Get information on imports and exports of services, collected from official national statistical agencies. Registration is required.

Balance of Payments Data

Find trade data on a balance of payments basis as well as data on direct investment and other elements of the current account.

• Economic Accounts: Balance of International Payments
  
  http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Sub&SP_ID=782&SP_Mode=2
  Browse Statistics Canada resources on transactions between Canadian residents and non-residents, including data on trade and investment.
• Balance of Payments
  
  http://www.international.gc.ca/economist-economiste/statistics-statistiques/payments-paiments.aspx?lang=eng
  Get data on transactions between Canada and its trading partners, including trade of goods and services, direct investment and the current account balance.

Services to Facilitate Trade

Identify new markets, get business leads and spot potential roadblocks to growing your business internationally.

• Virtual Trade Commissioner
  
  http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/eng/virtual-trade-commissioner.jsp
  Get market and sector-specific information, business leads, and enlist the services of trade commissioners abroad. Registration is required.
• Search Trade Barriers
  
  http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/cimar-rcami/2009/index.aspx
  If you are considering an export opportunity, this database can help you identify potential trade barriers you may encounter in pursuing that market.