Canada

Level of involvement with the country​

​ Canada is one the top economic country in terms of PIB.

Canada's total merchandise trade reached approximately CAD 1.568 trillion in 2025 according to Government of Canada, with exports valued at CAD 779 billion and imports at CAD 789 billion.

More than 67% of Canadian exports are destined for the United States, making it by far Canada's largest trading partner in 2026, as reported by Reuters

Although the services sector accounts for approximately 70% of Canada's GDP, the country remains one of the world's leading exporters of energy, agricultural products, and minerals.  

Canada holds the third-largest proven oil reserves globally, with around 168 billion barrels in 2025, and ranks among the top five oil-producing countries in the world, as reported by the Government of Canada.

Canada has several excellent industrial sectors, primarily aerospace, but also telecoms, IT, wood and paper, and biotechnology.

E-commerce Canada

Canada's Internet and e-commerce landscape is of comparable quality to the United States,  with an Internet penetration rate of over 95 percent—one of the highest in the world.

The wealth of Canadians and widespread online shopping habits make it a sophisticated market. Canadians use both computers and mobile devices to purchase a wide range of products and services online.

Canada is a medium-sized but highly accessible e-commerce market.

Switzerland is one of the main trading partners

Canada is Switzerland's second-largest trading partner in the Americas after the United States.

In 2025, according to Trading Economics, Switzerland exported approximately USD 5.26 billion worth of goods to Canada, while imports from Canada reached around USD 9.64 billion.

Pharmaceuticals represented Switzerland's largest export category to Canada, accounting for more than USD 2.27 billion.  

Bilateral trade continues to be supported by the Canada–EFTA Free Trade Agreement, making Canada an important market for Swiss exporters and investors.