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  • Key EDC Market
  • Actively pursuing business
  • Open under all programs, subject to regular approval criteria
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Country Facts

Nominal GDP15,094 Billion USD
Population313.10 Million
Total Trade/GDP31.47%
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
Merchandise Imports from Canada330068 Million CAD
Canadian direct investment276145 Million CAD
Main importsCapital Goods, Industrial Supplies & Materials, Consumer Goods

EDC in United States

Canadian companies assisted3750
International buyers insured7008
Business volume42,046.30 Million CAD
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Business Environment

The United States has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world. The United States is a wealthy OECD country, we are open under all of its programs with no restrictions. All types of transactions can be considered subject only to counterparty risk. We see excellent potential and export investment opportunities that match Canadian capabilities.

Key Industries

  • Agriculture
  • Capital Goods
  • Consumer Goods
  • Machinery - Packaging, Industrial & Analytical Instruments

How we can support your business

Through our Head Office operations in Ottawa, we provide support to Canadian companies planning on or currently doing business in the United States.

  • We are well positioned to help Canadian companies through a range of financing and risk management services.
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Where does this information come from?

The information displayed in this table is extracted from the Trade Opportunities Matrix (TOM), an EDC tool used to rank opportunities based on a range of economic, financial and industry-specific criteria. It is important keep in mind that the TOM rankings refer to potential export opportunities, which may not reflect actual Canadian exports.
  • TOM is an empirically-based tool that provides an objective and forward-looking analysis of the most attractive markets for Canadian exporters.
  • Using up-to-date economic and financial criteria, TOM ranks Canadian export opportunities in 44 industries, across 69 countries.
  • TOM provides an objective starting point for export market research, which can be used to complement in-depth industry analysis and sector-specific knowledge.

Please refer to the TOM background paper for additional details.

Companies with EDC Financing to buy Canadian

Company
Anheuser Busch Inbev N.V./S.A.
Ball Corporation
Cameron International Corporation
Chesapeake Energy Corp
Chesapeake Oilfield Operating, L.L.C
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
ConocoPhillips
Cummins Inc.
DCP Midstream LLC
Devon Energy Corporation
Forest Oil Corporation
National Oilwell Varco Inc
Phillips 66 Company
QEP Resources, Inc.
Quicksilver Resources Inc.
TRW Automotive Inc
Industry/Sector
Food & Beverage
Plastics
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Automotive and Heavy Truck
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Automotive and Heavy Truck
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  • Related Websites

  • The Buy American Act and Buy America Provisions - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  • Doing Business in United States - World Bank and International Finance Corporation
  • Doing Business in America - Embassy of the United States in Ottawa
  • Exporting to the United States - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  • Foreign Businesses Doing Business in the United States - USA.gov
  • International Tax and Business Guide - Deloitte
  • Tax Data - Tax Foundation
  • Tips for new importers and exporters - CBP.gov
  • U.S. Economy at a Glance - U.S. Department of Commerce
  • U.S. Small Business Administration - SBA.gov

Success Stories

Ostara cleans up new business with Export Guarantee Program
Success Story | 2013-03-25

Bonding, ARI leads to brighter prospects for LED Roadway Lighting
Success Story | 2013-03-25

Accounts Receivables Insurance helps packaging company think outside the box
Success Story | 2013-03-25

Novacap and EDC partnership makes great package deal for IPL Plastics
Success Story | 2013-03-25

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Let's Talk Exports Webinar 2013
Webinar | 2013-06-04

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