Monthly Canadian International Merchandise Trade by Industry and Country

International merchandise trade data from Statistics Canada provides monthly import and export figures grouped by the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) structure. The dataset allows analysis by NAICS code, country of origin, and country of destination on a customs basis.

Use Cases

• Analyze trade balance trends by NAICS code to identify industry-specific import/export dependencies.
• Model monthly export volumes by country of destination to forecast sector-specific international demand.
• Track shifts in country of origin for imports within specific NAICS categories to monitor supply chain diversification.

Strengths

• Data is structured using the standardized 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
• Monthly frequency provides granularity for tracking short-term trade fluctuations.
• Sourced from Statistics Canada, the national statistical office.

Limitations

• Data is limited to merchandise trade, excluding services trade.
• The dataset is on a customs basis, which may differ from balance of payments accounting.
• Specific row counts, column details, and historical time range are not provided in the input.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada

Collection Method

Collected on a customs basis.

Time Range

Monthly data; specific start date not provided.

Freshness

Updated monthly, with a platform record last updated in March 2026.

Geography

Canada's trade with all countries.