Exports as a capacity to import in Canada
Canada: Exports as a capacity to import was 810.49 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import in Canada, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, exports as a capacity to import in Canada stood at 810.49 billion constant LCU.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Canada peaked at 832.63 billion constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 41.58 billion constant LCU, in 1961.
That places Canada 70th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 60.17 billion constant LCU | 41.58 billion constant LCU | 85.22 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | 121.93 billion constant LCU | 94.25 billion constant LCU | 150.16 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 182.89 billion constant LCU | 145.06 billion constant LCU | 233.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 333.48 billion constant LCU | 238.82 billion constant LCU | 474.75 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 577.75 billion constant LCU | 512.72 billion constant LCU | 659.13 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 671.68 billion constant LCU | 583.29 billion constant LCU | 743.00 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 787.58 billion constant LCU | 654.47 billion constant LCU | 832.63 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 67 Ukraine 943.30 billion constant LCU compare
- 68 Albania 866.36 billion constant LCU compare
- 69 France 829.92 billion constant LCU compare
- 72 United Kingdom 751.54 billion constant LCU compare
- 73 Netherlands 737.19 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Canada
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.8% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 45,418 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 9.3% (2022)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.89 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 45,418 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1.4 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -6.38 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.56 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 202.56 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Canada?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Canada was 810.49 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 832.63 billion constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.58 billion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Canada ranks 70th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.