Share of imports by region of origin in Canada
Canada: Share of imports by region of origin was 331.04 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
331.04 billion current US$
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
2nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
331.93 billion current US$
in 2023
All-time low
2.15 billion current US$
in 1948
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Canada, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Canada recorded 331.04 billion current US$ for share of imports by region of origin in 2024.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Canada peaked at 331.93 billion current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.15 billion current US$, in 1948.
Canada ranks 2nd of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Canada, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2.15 billion current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 2.18 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1950 | 2.28 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1951 | 3.04 billion current US$ | +33.7% |
| 1952 | 3.47 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1953 | 3.70 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1954 | 3.47 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1955 | 4.00 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1956 | 4.83 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1957 | 4.78 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1958 | 4.25 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 1959 | 4.60 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1960 | 4.30 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1961 | 4.42 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1962 | 4.58 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 4.72 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 5.46 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1965 | 6.34 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1966 | 7.45 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1967 | 8.37 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1968 | 9.43 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1969 | 10.74 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1970 | 10.62 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1971 | 12.17 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1972 | 14.59 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1973 | 18.45 billion current US$ | +26.5% |
| 1974 | 24.26 billion current US$ | +31.5% |
| 1975 | 25.79 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1976 | 29.17 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1977 | 31.40 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1978 | 34.52 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 43.05 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1980 | 46.19 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 51.29 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1982 | 43.72 billion current US$ | -14.8% |
| 1983 | 50.07 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1984 | 59.60 billion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1985 | 60.95 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 62.68 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 67.03 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 79.27 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1989 | 84.19 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 85.04 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 85.55 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 90.43 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 100.09 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1994 | 113.75 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1995 | 124.94 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1996 | 131.79 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 151.62 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1998 | 155.60 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 165.68 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 172.19 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 158.90 billion current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 156.90 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 164.36 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 182.53 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 203.09 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 220.79 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 238.22 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 247.50 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 191.60 billion current US$ | -22.6% |
| 2010 | 235.01 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2011 | 267.15 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 278.49 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 286.68 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 298.85 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 265.73 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 252.41 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 267.66 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 282.36 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 275.65 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 235.75 billion current US$ | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 282.43 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2022 | 331.73 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2023 | 331.93 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 331.04 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 331.04 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.57 billion current US$, 128.8× the median. (74 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.17 billion current US$ | 2.15 billion current US$ | 2.18 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 3.84 billion current US$ | 2.28 billion current US$ | 4.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.58 billion current US$ | 4.30 billion current US$ | 10.74 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 24.40 billion current US$ | 10.62 billion current US$ | 43.05 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 60.50 billion current US$ | 43.72 billion current US$ | 84.19 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 120.45 billion current US$ | 85.04 billion current US$ | 165.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 193.61 billion current US$ | 156.90 billion current US$ | 247.50 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 271.00 billion current US$ | 235.01 billion current US$ | 298.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 302.57 billion current US$ | 235.75 billion current US$ | 331.93 billion current US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Canada?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Canada was 331.04 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 331.93 billion current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.15 billion current US$ in 1948.
- How does Canada rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Canada ranks 2nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.