Trade Figures Solidify Canada's Role As State's Top Trade Partner
Newly released trade figures show that Canada remained by far the largest customer for Pennsylvania exports in 2006, with more than $7.9 billion worth of goods shipped north of the border during the year.
Exports from Pennsylvania to Canada exceeded shipments to the next seven countries combined – Mexico, China, Japan, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany and The Netherlands.
Some other 2006 facts:
- 295,250 Pennsylvania jobs are supported by Canada–U.S. trade
- Canada buys more than a third of Pennsylvania’s exports
- Canadians made more than 696,900 visits to Pennsylvania, spending $118 million
- Pennsylvania residents made more than 597,600 visits to Canada, spending $284 million
The top five industries exporting to Canada from Pennsylvania were Chemicals, Machinery, Primary Metals, Transportation Equipment and Computer & Electronic Products. Canadian Wines Now Available In State Stores
A broad selection of wines from Canadian vineyards is now available in Pennsylvania liquor stores.
The availability of the Canadian wines follows an effort by the Canadian Consulate and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to enhance the imported wine selection in state stores, and to introduce Pennsylvanians to the excellent vintages bottled in Canada, including reds, whites and ice wines.
Response to the Canadian wines, which were featured in a series of wine tastings around the state, has been excellent. | 
