Top U.S. Exports to Canada: Automobiles and Industrial Equipment

Canada continues to be the largest market for U.S. exports, with almost $250 billion* in the trade relationship, which saw U.S. exports to Canada dip to $204 billion during the peak of the recession in 2009. But what exactly are Canadians buying from the U.S.?  Here’s a list of the top product categories based on data collected by the U.S. Department of State:

• Automotive parts and accessories
• Motor Vehicles and Spare Parts
• Industrial and electrical machinery
• Plastics
• Computers
• Chemical
• Petroleum Products
• Natural Gas
• Agricultural Products

Does your business not fall into any of these product categories?  Not to worry.  Canadian consumers are exhibiting a very strong appetite for all things American, and a new found passion for e-Commerce.  According to Statistics Canada, Canadians placed more than 95 million online orders last year, which marked a 32 percent increase over the year prior.  And, a report by Canada Post found that Canadian internet shoppers tend to spend more – about 47 percent more – than their U.S. counterparts.

*Figure is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.