Canada: Trade and Commodities Overview

Canada is the world's largest potash producer and a major exporter of crude, wheat, canola and metals.

CapitalOttawa
CurrencyCanadian dollar (CAD)
LanguagesEnglish, French
RegionAmericas

Why Canada matters for trade

  • Potash from Saskatchewan
  • Oil sands crude and new LNG exports from the Pacific coast
  • Wheat, canola and pulses

What Canada sells and buys

Main exportsMain imports
Crude oil, Potash, Wheat, Canola, Lumber, Aluminium, Nickel, UraniumVehicles, Machinery, Fruit and vegetables

Main ports and routes

Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Montreal, Saint John, Thunder Bay.

Coming in the full guide

We are expanding this overview into a full country guide with trade values and product groups, opportunities, company setup, government procedures, ministries and official websites, how to find partners, business culture and recent trade updates.

TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026

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