EDC’s Country Risk Quarterly: Your essential tool for navigating global markets
EDC’s Country Risk Quarterly is your go-to export risk analysis tool, designed to help Canadian exporters understand and respond to global economic shifts. With expert insights on geopolitical tensions, global inflation outlook and market diversification strategies, this interactive resource supports smarter, more confident decision-making.
Why country risk analysis matters
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, Canadian exporters face a wide range of risks—from political instability and trade barriers to financial volatility, environmental disruptions and technological shifts.
According to EDC’s Ian Tobman, country risk can be broken down into several key categories:
- Political risk: Includes government instability, conflict and regulatory changes.
- Economic risk: Covers inflation, interest rates, gross domestic product (GDP) growth and fiscal health.
- Financial risk: Relates to currency fluctuations, capital controls and banking sector stability.
- Commercial risk: Involves payment delays, contract enforcement and market access.
Understanding these risks is essential for exporters looking to protect investments and seize new opportunities.
Global trends and export challenges
While global inflation has been on a downward trend, it remains a concern in many regions. Central banks are easing interest rates, offering relief to businesses and consumers. However, geopolitical risks—such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, conflict in the Middle East and rising protectionism—continue to reshape global trade dynamics. Changes in U.S. trade policy and slower economic growth add further complexity for Canadian exporters.
How to use the Country Risk Quarterly tool
This interactive tool provides historical data and forward-looking insights on Canada’s Top 75 trading partners. It includes:
- Economic indicators: GDP, employment, population, inflation and more.
- Export and investment data: Canadian exports by province, top commodities and investment flows.
- Risk ratings: Country risk scores, commercial ceilings and market-specific analysis.
Benefits for Canadian exporters
- Broad market coverage: Insights into major economies and emerging markets, including high-growth regions like the Indo-Pacific.
- Comprehensive metrics: Access to key indicators such as nominal GDP, unemployment rates and population trends.
- Strategic planning support: Use risk ratings and export data to identify market diversification opportunities and mitigate exposure.
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