Graph of the Week is a new series from the C.D. Howe Institute’s Graphic Intelligence that presents valuable and easily digestible data. Each Monday we unveil one new captivating chart or graph with interesting insights, explaining it in two-to-three sentences. Dive into the data with us.
Canada’s economy benefits from its significant trade in energy products, primarily crude oil and natural gas. Trade value fluctuates with quantity and commodity prices. While the value of products imported has remained relatively stable since 2010, export value has risen substantially since pandemic-induced low prices in 2020, reflecting rising volumes sold at largely higher prices.
