Annual Canadian Merchandise Trade by Partner and Product Section

Annual customs-based data on Canadian international merchandise trade covering 255 trading partners. Product data are classified using the North American Product Classification System at the section level, with an all-country aggregate included. The dataset is published by Statistics Canada.

Use Cases

• Analyze trade flow trends across 255 trading partners to identify key export and import markets.
• Model product section-level trade volumes to forecast sector-specific international demand.
• Compare customs-based trade balances between specific partner countries and the all-country aggregate.

Strengths

• Covers 255 distinct trading partners, providing broad international coverage.
• Product data standardized using the North American Product Classification System.
• Includes an aggregated 'all country' total for high-level analysis.
• Data is updated annually by the national statistical office, Statistics Canada.

Limitations

• Product detail is limited to the section level of classification, not finer sub-categories.
• Annual frequency may not capture intra-year trade fluctuations or short-term trends.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada

Collection Method

Customs-based trade data collection.

Time Range

Annual

Freshness

Annual updates; last metadata update recorded in March 2026.

Geography

Canada and 255 international trading partners.