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Canada-American Samoa Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $846,103 total volume •Canada surplus: $846,103

CanadaAmerican Samoa

$846,103

Exports (2023)

American SamoaCanada

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$846,103

Surplus for Canada

Total Trade

$846,103

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Canada and American Samoa. Green line shows exports from Canada, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Canada-American Samoa commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

CanadaAmerican Samoa Exports

$846,103
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
95.3% top product
1Wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$806,493
95.3% of exports
2Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$24,423
2.9% of exports
3Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers
$6,406
0.8% of exports
4Hinges: suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like, of base metal
$3,806
0.4% of exports
5Magnets: permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, of metal
$2,647
0.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Canada's export portfolio to American Samoa demonstrates strategic specialization, with wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (pinus spp.) or fir (abies spp.) or spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

American SamoaCanada Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
$15,519
Infinity% of imports
2Cellulose acetates: plasticised, in primary forms
$14,289
Infinity% of imports
3Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus
$6,472
Infinity% of imports
4Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$6,367
Infinity% of imports
5Pumps: parts thereof
$5,291
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Canada's import pattern from American Samoa reveals significant dependencyin seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Canada demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwood: coniferous species, other than of pine (pinus spp.) or fir (abies spp.) or spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm to American Samoa, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $846,103 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Canada-American Samoa Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $846.10 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Canada maintains a surplus of $846.10 thousand
  • Export Focus: Canada's primary exports include wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (pinus spp.) or fir (abies spp.) or spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, wood: coniferous species, of fir (abies spp.) and spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from American Samoa include seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), cellulose acetates: plasticised, in primary forms, medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $846,103 represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Canada leveraging its comparative advantages in wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (pinus spp.) or fir (abies spp.) or spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Canada's specialization in wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (pinus spp.) or fir (abies spp.) or spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mmcomplements American Samoa's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $846,103 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $846,103 bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $846.10 thousand bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (pinus spp.) or fir (abies spp.) or spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm and seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Canada's trade surplus of $846.10 thousand strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in wood: coniferous species, of fir (abies spp.) and spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (pinus spp.) or fir (abies spp.) or spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Canada and American Samoa represents a total trade volume of $846.10 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Canada, with exports exceeding importsby $846.10 thousand.

Export Strengths

Canada's exports to American Samoa total $846.10 thousand, with competitive advantages in wood: coniferous species, other than of pine (pinus spp.) or fir (abies spp.) or spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, representing $806,493 or95.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from American Samoa amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), with Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Canada's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023