Canadian Crude Oil Exports by Rail - Monthly Figures

Monthly data tracks the volume of crude oil exported from Canada exclusively by rail, a key metric for energy logistics. The dataset is produced by the Canada Energy Regulator and is updated monthly. Public records begin in 2012, as earlier data is withheld for confidentiality.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in monthly crude oil export volumes to assess market reliance on rail transport.
• Model the relationship between crude oil export volumes and other economic or seasonal indicators using the time-series structure.
• Compare annual totals of rail-based crude oil exports to identify long-term shifts in Canadian energy logistics.

Strengths

• Data is updated monthly, providing relatively current insights.
• Time-series spans from 2012 to the present, offering over a decade of historical context.
• Published by the authoritative Canada Energy Regulator, ensuring official provenance.

Limitations

• Dataset is limited to national export totals, lacking provincial or domestic breakdowns.
• Historical data prior to 2012 is unavailable, truncating long-term trend analysis.
• Specific column details like exact volume units or destination countries are not provided in the input.

Provenance

Source

Canada Energy Regulator (La Régie de l’énergie du Canada)

Collection Method

Collected and compiled by the national energy regulator, methodology unspecified.

Time Range

From 2012 to present (monthly).

Freshness

Updated monthly, with a last recorded update in February 2026.

Geography

Canada (national exports only).