Today, the introduction of a new data table for Canada's international merchandise trade by mode of transport offers further insight into how goods move across Canada's borders. Data by mode of transport can reveal the impact of disruptions in transportation, such as supply chain issues, labour disruptions and natural disasters. These data can be used to better inform strategic decision-making to improve not only the efficiency of supply chains and transportation systems, but also policy related to the transportation of goods.
Table 12-10-0177-01 provides a breakdown of imports and exports by road, water, air and rail, with all other modes (such as pipeline and mail) categorized in the "other" grouping. The table provides the value of trade by sections and groups of the trade variant of the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) 2022, as well as by Canada's principal trading partners. This new resource enables users to analyze detailed historical trends in Canada's international merchandise trade logistics, dating back to 1997.
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