Haiti-Canada Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $132.73M total volume •Haiti deficit: $59.87M

HaitiCanada

$36.43M

Exports (2023)

CanadaHaiti

$96.30M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$59.87M

Deficit for Haiti

Total Trade

$132.73M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

HaitiCanada Exports

$36.43M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
21.6% top product
1Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
$7.85M
21.6% of exports
2T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$6.28M
17.2% of exports
3T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
$3.65M
10.0% of exports
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 exports
5Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
$2.72M
7.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Haiti's export portfolio to Canada demonstrates strategic specialization, with jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

CanadaHaiti Imports

$96.30M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
68.2% concentration
1Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$65.70M
68.2% of imports
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 imports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
$4.05M
4.2% of imports
4Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles: motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles
$2.64M
2.7% of imports
5Machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials
$2.45M
2.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Haiti's import pattern from Canada reveals significant dependencyin cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Haiti demonstrates competitive strength in exportingjerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted to Canada, 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: Haiti-Canada Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $132.73 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Haiti maintains a deficit of $59.87 million
  • Export Focus: Haiti's primary exports 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Canada 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

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 Haiti leveraging its comparative advantages in jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted.

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

Haiti's specialization in jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedcomplements Canada's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.

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

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Haiti's trade deficit of $59.87 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, 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 jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted 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 Haiti and Canada represents a total trade volume of $132.73 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Haiti, with imports exceeding exportsby $59.87 million.

Export Strengths

Haiti's exports to Canada total $36.43 million, with competitive advantages in jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, representing $7.85M or21.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Canada amount to $96.30 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, with Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed comprising68.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Haiti's strategic sourcing from Canada. 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