Canada-Haiti Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $132.73M total volume •Canada surplus: $59.87M

CanadaHaiti

$96.30M

Exports (2023)

HaitiCanada

$36.43M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$59.87M

Surplus for Canada

Total Trade

$132.73M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Canada and Haiti. 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-Haiti commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

CanadaHaiti Exports

$96.30M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
68.2% top product
1Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$65.70M
68.2% of exports
2Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal
$5.20M
5.4% of exports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
$4.05M
4.2% of exports
4Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles: motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles
$2.64M
2.7% of exports
5Machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials
$2.45M
2.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Canada's export portfolio to Haiti demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

HaitiCanada Imports

$36.43M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
21.6% concentration
1Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
$7.85M
21.6% of imports
2T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$6.28M
17.2% of imports
3T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
$3.65M
10.0% of imports
4Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$3.28M
9.0% of imports
5Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
$2.72M
7.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Canada's import pattern from Haiti reveals significant dependencyin jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, 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 exportingcereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed to Haiti, 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 $132.73M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Canada-Haiti Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $132.73 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Canada maintains a surplus of $59.87 million
  • Export Focus: Canada's primary exports include cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, herrings (clupea harengus, clupea pallasii), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Haiti include jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted

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 $132.73M 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 cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Canada's specialization in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seedcomplements Haiti's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $132.73M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $132.73M 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 $132.73 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed and jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Canada's trade surplus of $59.87 million 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 fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, herrings (clupea harengus, clupea pallasii), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, 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 cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed 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 Haiti represents a total trade volume of $132.73 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Canada, with exports exceeding importsby $59.87 million.

Export Strengths

Canada's exports to Haiti total $96.30 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, representing $65.70M or68.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Haiti amount to $36.43 million, highlighting economic interdependence in jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, with Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted comprising21.6% 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