• Canada–U.S. trade supported 7.1 million U.S. jobs
• Total Canada–U.S. merchandise trade: $535 billion
• 61,250 Utah jobs are supported by Canada–U.S. trade
• Canadians made more than 164,800 visits to Utah, spending $85 million
• Utah residents made 79,600 visits to Canada, spending $55 million

A Close Relationship

In 2007, Canada–Utah trade in merchandise totaled $2.3 billion. The state supplied its northern NAFTA partner with $922 million in goods and purchased $1.4 billion worth. Canada was the state’s second largest foreign partner, receiving 12% of the state’s foreign–bound sales.

Keeping the economy running

The transportation sector dominated the exchange in 2007. Utah’s leading sector was transportation goods at $229 million and its most valuable commodity was motor vehicle parts (excluding engines) which generated $106 million in sales alone. While Utah topped the exchange with auto parts, Canada soared with shipments to the state of finished aircraft totaling $238 million. Bilateral trade in transportation products exemplifies the integrated Canada–U.S. marketplace, which benfits consumers and provides jobs on both sides of the border.

An iron-clad partnership

The metals sector was profitable for the Beehive State in 2007 as bilateral sales grew to $241 million and Utah’s trade surplus totaled $21 million. The state’s leading metal commodity was steel bars and rods ($17 million). In return, Canada shipped $110 million in metals and metal goods to the state. Utah looked to its northern neighbor for metal fabricated products ($27 million), aluminum, including alloys ($26 million), precious metals and alloys ($10 million) and more.

Home is where the heart is

The state found an eager market north of the border as $162 million in Utah–crafted goods made it into Canadian homes in 2007. Canadian consumers bought furniture and fixtures ($38 million), stationery and office supplies ($17 million), and hand tools and cutlery ($14 million). Not to be outdone, Canadian manufacturers shipped $61 million in personal and household goods to the state. The export volume, which jumped by 42% from the previous year included firearms and ammunition, printed matter, toys, games, sporting and recreational equipment.

Behold the wonder

From Moab, Utah’s adventure capital to bustling Salt Lake City, Canadians made 164,800 visits in 2007 and spent $85 million exploring the state’s attractions. Adventuresome Utahans made 79,600 visits north of the 49^th Parallel and spent $55 million exploring their dynamic neighbor to the north.

Canada–Utah Success Stories

Governor John Huntsman of Utah along with 25 delegates from the state’s life sciences industry spent two days in Toronto meeting with their Ontario counterparts. Huntsman was the first Governor to visit the MaRS facility since its opening in 2005. The Governor tasked his science advisor with inviting MaRS representatives to Utah for a collaboration opportunity session.

June 2008

Tourism

• 164,800 Utah visits by Canadians, $85 million spent
• 79,600 Utah visits to Canada, $55 million spent

Jobs

• Utah jobs supported by Canada–U.S. trade: 61,250

Merchandise Trade

• Exports to Canada: $922 million
• Imports from Canada: $1.4 billion
• Bilateral trade: $2.3 billion

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Merchandise trade and tourism figures are from Statistics Canada, converted at the rate of US$1.00=C$1.0749. Merchandise trade is based on total exports and imports for the year 2007. Job numbers are based on 2005 data from a 2006 study commissioned by the Canadian Embassy. Canada’s export ranking is from the World Institute for Strategic Economic Research (WISER). All figures are in U.S. dollars. Figures may not add up due to rounding.