In 2020, Alberta exported $4.5B worth of goods to China, making it the 2nd ranked country in terms of Alberta's exports.
In 2020, Alberta exported $4.5B worth of goods to China, making it the 2nd ranked country in terms of Alberta's exports.
About China
Fast Facts
Alberta Exports To China
VALUE OF ALBERTA EXPORTS TO China
2023
$5.5B
+9.2% y/y
TRADING PARTNER RANK
#2
China Imports
VALUE OF China IMPORTS
2022
$3.0T
-6.3% y/y
TOP IMPORT MARKETS
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1. South Korea 7.2%
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2. United States 6.8%
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3. Japan 6.6%
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4. Australia 5.8%
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5. Taiwan 5.4%
Alberta-China Relations
- China is Alberta’s second-largest trading partner. This trading relationship has more than tripled since 2003. From 2016 to 2017, Alberta’s exports to China grew by 26.4%.
- Alberta has had a sister province relationship with the northeastern Chinese province of Heilongjiang since 1981. On April 24, 2017, Alberta also established a sister province relationship with Guangdong province.
- Edmonton is twinned with Harbin, Heilongjiang's capital city. Calgary is twinned with Daqing in Heilongjiang province.
- Between 2013 and 2017, 10,440 citizens of China became Permanent Residents of Canada, with Alberta as their intended destination. Approximately 47% were economic immigrants, including principal applicants, spouses, and dependents.
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Industries
Contacts
For more information on Alberta’s trade and relationship with this market please contact:
Export Services
Investment Services
Invest Alberta
Email: info@investalberta.ca
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