[ RETURN TO WATCH LIST ]TRADE • MERCHANDISE IMPORTS • STATCAN 12-10-0178-01
FIG. IMP-01 • CANADIAN MERCHANDISE IMPORTS • 2000–2026
Where Canada Buys Things: Import Dependence
“How dependent is Canada on the United States and China for imports?” — This tracker measures rolling 12-month import exposure across the United States, China, and all other trading partners.
U.S. Share
49.3%
$386.9B CAD
China Share
13.3%
$104.7B CAD
US + China Combined
62.6%
$491.7B CAD
Neither US nor China
37.4%
Unallocated / Other: 16.9%
Import Concentration
2.58 Suppliers
1Y: +0.02 • 10Y: +0.29
UNITED STATES
CHINA
EVERYWHERE ELSE (NEITHER US NOR CHINA)
Analytical Note: Import concentration changes reflect supply chain shifts, tariff policies, and product substitution. A higher number of effective suppliers indicates broader sourcing. It does not measure economic strength or weakness.
SOURCE: Statistics Canada (Table 12-10-0178-01 (Monthly merchandise imports by country of origin, customs basis))
LAST UPDATED OBSERVATION: 2026-08-01