Canadian International Merchandise Trade Data By Commodity And Partner

Statistics Canada provides detailed monthly merchandise trade data using the Harmonized System classification. The dataset allows analysis at the 8-digit commodity level for exports and 10-digit for imports, with customizable selections for trading partners, provinces, and variables like value and volume. Data is revised on an ongoing monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Use Cases

• Analyze trade value and volume trends for specific commodities between Canada and a selected trading partner country.
• Identify the top 25 traded commodities for a specific province and country pairing in a given month.
• Calculate percentage changes in imports or exports on a monthly or annual basis for a custom geographic and partner selection.
• Model trade flows using Harmonized System codes at the 6-digit, 8-digit, or 10-digit commodity level.

Strengths

• Data is provided at a granular 8-digit HS code level for exports and 10-digit for imports.
• Includes multiple analytical variables: trade value, volume, and percentage change.
• Offers customizable selections for geography (Canada or province), partner (World or country), and time period.
• Data is revised monthly for the current year and undergoes quarterly and annual revisions for prior years.

Limitations

• Specific dataset size, row count, and column structure are not provided in the input.
• As a customs-based dataset, it may exclude certain trade activities like services or intra-company transfers.
• Data availability and granularity may be limited for less common trading partners or commodity codes.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada

Collection Method

Collected from customs declarations for international merchandise trade.

Time Range

2023 to 2026 (based on title, with ongoing revisions for prior years)

Freshness

Data is updated monthly, with the latest update recorded on March 11, 2026.

Geography

Canada, with breakdowns available by province and trading partner country.