Canada’s goods imports fell 2% month over month to C$73.7 billion in August 2026, marking the first decline since January and falling from record levels in July. Despite the overall decrease, six of 11 product sections recorded gains. Imports of motor vehicles and parts fell 8.8%, while passenger cars and light trucks dropped 15.4% after reaching an all-time high in July due to shorter seasonal production stoppages in the US. Imports of metal and non-metallic mineral products declined 7.0%, led by a 40% drop in unwrought gold, silver and platinum group metals and their alloys, reflecting lower purchases of gold held in Canada by US residents. Imports of metal ores and non-metallic minerals fell 15.5% to their lowest level since November 2025, led by a 17.1% decline in other metal ores and concentrates. Lower imports of lead and zinc ores from Australia and Peru, as well as gold, silver and platinum group metal ores from Brazil, Peru and Mauritania, contributed to the decline. source: Statistics Canada

Imports in Canada decreased to 73710 CAD Million in August from 75238.60 CAD Million in July of 2026. Imports in Canada averaged 26123.87 CAD Million from 1971 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 75238.60 CAD Million in July of 2026 and a record low of 1112.00 CAD Million in January of 1971. This page provides the latest reported value for - Canada Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Canada Imports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Imports in Canada decreased to 73710 CAD Million in August from 75238.60 CAD Million in July of 2026. Imports in Canada is expected to be 73400.00 CAD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Canada Imports is projected to trend around 75000.00 CAD Million in 2027 and 76500.00 CAD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-03 12:30 PM
Imports
Jul C$75.37B C$73.76B C$73.8B
2026-10-06 12:30 PM
Imports
Aug C$73.71B C$75.24B C$75.9B
2026-11-04 01:30 PM
Imports
Sep C$73.71B C$ 75.0B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 4198.80 786.60 CAD Million Aug 2026
Capital Flows 4390.00 -8774.00 CAD Million Jun 2026
Current Account 8800.00 -8300.00 CAD Million Jun 2026
Current Account to GDP -1.40 -0.50 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 77908.90 76025.20 CAD Million Aug 2026
External Debt 5051043.00 4846959.00 CAD Million Jun 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 25888.00 18797.00 CAD Million Jun 2026
Imports 73710.00 75238.60 CAD Million Aug 2026
Oil Exports 12792.20 12534.20 CAD Million Aug 2026
Terms of Trade 102.90 102.30 points Aug 2026
Tourist Arrivals 4584611.00 3767868.00 Jul 2026


Canada Imports
Canada imports mainly consumer goods (19% of total), cars and parts (23%), and energy products (7%). Canada's major import partners are the US (49 percent of total imports), China (14 percent), Mexico (5.5 percent), and Germany (3.1 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
73710.00 75238.60 75238.60 1112.00 1971 - 2026 CAD Million Monthly
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News Stream
Canada Imports End Rising Streak
Canada’s goods imports fell 2% month over month to C$73.7 billion in August 2026, marking the first decline since January and falling from record levels in July. Despite the overall decrease, six of 11 product sections recorded gains. Imports of motor vehicles and parts fell 8.8%, while passenger cars and light trucks dropped 15.4% after reaching an all-time high in July due to shorter seasonal production stoppages in the US. Imports of metal and non-metallic mineral products declined 7.0%, led by a 40% drop in unwrought gold, silver and platinum group metals and their alloys, reflecting lower purchases of gold held in Canada by US residents. Imports of metal ores and non-metallic minerals fell 15.5% to their lowest level since November 2025, led by a 17.1% decline in other metal ores and concentrates. Lower imports of lead and zinc ores from Australia and Peru, as well as gold, silver and platinum group metal ores from Brazil, Peru and Mauritania, contributed to the decline.
2026-10-06
Canadian Imports Rise for Sixth Straight Month
Canada’s goods imports rose 2.2% month-over-month to C$75.4 billion in July 2026, marking a sixth consecutive monthly increase. Gains were recorded in six of the 11 product sections. Imports of motor vehicles and parts rose 11.4% to a record high, as seasonal shutdowns at North American auto plants for retooling, maintenance and summer holidays were less pronounced this year, particularly in the US. As a result, imports of passenger cars and light trucks surged 19.8%. Imports of metal and non-metallic mineral products increased 9.3%, led by a 49.7% jump in basic and semi-finished non-ferrous metals and alloys, reflecting higher shipments of copper anodes from Chile. Imports of unwrought gold, silver and platinum group metals and their alloys also rose 14.6%. Several sections posted declines, moderating the overall increase, including energy products (-8.2%), electronic and electrical equipment and parts (-3.3%), and aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts (-8.1%).
2026-09-03
Canada Imports Hit Record High
Canada's goods imports rose 0.2% month over month to a record C$73.6 billion in June 2026, despite declines in 9 of the 11 major product categories. The increase was driven by an 11.7% jump in electronic and electrical equipment and parts, as imports of computers and computer peripherals surged 59% to a record high, largely reflecting higher purchases of processing units from the US. The gain more than offset declines in industrial machinery, equipment and parts (-3.3%), consumer goods (-1.3%), and metal ores and non-metallic minerals (-3.4%). Excluding electronic and electrical equipment and parts, total imports fell 1.3% in June.
2026-08-04


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