In 2020, Alberta exported $77.5B worth of goods to the United States, making it the 1st ranked country in terms of Alberta's exports.
In 2020, Alberta exported $77.5B worth of goods to the United States, making it the 1st ranked country in terms of Alberta's exports.

About United States

Fast Facts

Alberta Exports To United States Information Icon

VALUE OF ALBERTA EXPORTS TO United States
2021
$122.8B
+58.4% y/y
TRADING PARTNER RANK

#1


United States Imports Information Icon

VALUE OF United States IMPORTS
2020
$3.1T
+5.2% y/y
TOP IMPORT MARKETS
  • 1. China 18.6%

  • 2. Mexico 13.2%

  • 3. Canada 11.2%

  • 4. Taiwan 5.2%

  • 5. Japan 5.1%


Alberta-United States Relations

  • The U.S. is by far Alberta’s largest trading partner. 
  • Alberta has close historic ties with Western and Midwestern states, from where many early pioneers immigrated to southern Alberta in the early 20th century.
  • Growth of Alberta’s energy sector, energy trade liberalization under NAFTA, and rapid development of the oil sands have made Alberta an integral part of U.S. energy imports.
  • Alberta’s engagement with the U.S. focuses on secure and enhanced market access, and cooperation to address common problems and avoid disputes.

Trade Agreements:

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For more information on United States-Alberta relations, download:

United States-Alberta Relations


For information on Alberta's relationship with American states, access the State Trade facts sheets

Contacts

For more information on Alberta’s trade and relationship with this market please contact:
Export Services
Rahul Sharma Manager, Americas Phone : 1-780-422-0241 Email: rahul.sharma@gov.ab.ca
Investment Services
Invest Alberta Email: info@investalberta.ca
International Offices
Alberta Washington, D.C. Office Phone : 1-202-448-6475 Email: james.rajotte@gov.ab.ca

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