International merchandise trade for all countries and by Principal Trading Partners, monthly (x 1,000,000)^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}

This table replaces archived table 12-10-0070.

Totals are not equal to the sum of their components.

Countries listed are the top 27 principal trading partners of Canada based on annual 2012 total merchandise trade data.

The concept of Trade Balance exists only on a Balance of Payments seasonally adjusted basis.

On December 7th, 2023, with the implementation of the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) 2022, historical adjustments were made to all reference years prior to 2016 in balance of payments basis data to introduce estimates for illicit cannabis trade.

Statistics Canada's primary data source used in the compilation of import statistics is undergoing a major transition as a result of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative (opens new window). Delays in the receipt of import data at Statistics Canada are currently being experienced and other issues impacting quality are also expected throughout this transition period. Beginning with the reference month of October 2024, users of these statistics should exercise caution and expect material revisions until the situation stabilizes.

Data for the European Union includes the United Kingdom through December 2020 reference month. Beginning January 2021, the United Kingdom ceased to be covered by trade agreements negotiated by the European Union, and is therefore not included in trade totals for the European Union effective reference month January 2021.