Trade Resources

Learn More About Trade

• Types of Trade
• Type of Trade Data Available in Canada
• Valuation of Exports & Imports

Trade Databases

• Canadian Importers Database (Government of Canada) provides lists of companies importing goods into Canada, by product, city and country of origin
• Canadian International Merchandise Trade Database (Statistics Canada)
• Trade Data Online (Government of Canada)

Classification and Codes

• Statistics Canada provides a Canadian Export Classification catalogue
• Canada Border Services Agency provides a Customs Tariff document listing all Canadian import codes
• The U.S. Census Bureau has a list of all U.S. Export Commodity Classification codes
• The U.S. International Trade Commission has the Harmonized Tariff Schedule with U.S. import code

News and Other Stats Websites

• Global Affairs Canada has information on Canadian trade missions and the latest news related to foreign trade
• Tradestart.ca provides advice for small and medium-sized enterprises in British Columbia looking to enter international markets
• Port Metro Vancouver offers statistics on cargo moving through the port
• Vancouver Airport Authority offers statistics on cargo moving through the airport
• Statistical Agencies for Other Countries
• Eurostat
• CIA World Factbook
• International Investment & Trade in B.C.