The twenty imports Canada is best placed to replace.

1. 1

   Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

   Comes fromUnited States 81%, 155 source countries

   Nearest export strengthSauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed... (exports USD 490m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 1.4bn; 1 more line in the heading, USD 189m

   Countries that export it well51

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 2.0bn, top 1 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 20 per cent (2); United States supplies 81 per cent (2).

   USD 2.0bnup 10% on 2022
2. 2

   Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap...HS 340250

   Comes fromUnited States 93%, 78 source countries

   Nearest export strengthOrganic surface-active products and preparations for washing the... (exports USD 376m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 327m; 6 more lines in the heading, USD 603m

   Countries that export it well39

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 1.1bn, top 2 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 17 per cent (2); United States supplies 93 per cent (2).

   USD 1.1bnup 10% on 2022
3. 3

   Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449

   Comes fromUnited States 72%, 92 source countries

   Nearest export strengthElectrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts... (exports USD 436m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 352m; 7 more lines in the heading, USD 3.3bn

   Countries that export it well35

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 909m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 25 per cent (2); United States supplies 72 per cent (2).

   USD 909mdown 8% on 2022
4. 4

   Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 490199

   Comes fromUnited States 72%, 160 source countries

   Nearest export strengthPrinted matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911 (exports USD 248m)

   Exports of this lineUSD 298m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 41m

   Countries that export it well32

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 827m, top 4 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 25 per cent (2); United States supplies 72 per cent (2).

   USD 827mdown 14% on 2022
5. 5

   Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functionsHS 847990

   Comes fromUnited States 63%, 97 source countries

   Nearest export strengthTurbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN (exports USD 3.1bn)

   Exports of this lineUSD 500m; 8 more lines in the heading, USD 1.7bn

   Countries that export it well22

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 691m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 23 per cent (2); United States supplies 63 per cent (2).

   USD 691mup 22% on 2022
6. 6

   Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392310

   Comes fromUnited States 70%, 91 source countries

   Nearest export strengthEthylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin... (exports USD 2.0bn)

   Exports of this lineUSD 292m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 155m

   Countries that export it well44

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 635m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 16 per cent (2); United States supplies 70 per cent (2).

   USD 635mup 0% on 2022
7. 7

   Copper: waste and scrapHS 740400

   Comes fromUnited States 97%, 23 source countries

   Nearest export strengthCopper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum... (exports USD 1.7bn)

   Exports of this lineUSD 864m

   Countries that export it well76

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 615m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 20 per cent (2); United States supplies 97 per cent (2).

   USD 615mup 5% on 2022
8. 8

   Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboardHS 481910

   Comes fromUnited States 90%, 97 source countries

   Nearest export strengthNewsprint: made of fibres obtained essentially by a chemi-mechanical... (exports USD 1.1bn)

   Exports of this lineUSD 225m; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 80m

   Countries that export it well46

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 582m, top 6 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 18 per cent (2); United States supplies 90 per cent (2).

   USD 582mdown 1% on 2022
9. 9

   Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or...HS 761290

   Comes fromUnited States 95%, 54 source countries

   Nearest export strengthAluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) (exports USD 5.0bn)

   Exports of this lineUSD 35m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 13m

   Countries that export it well42

   Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 554m, top 6 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 17 per cent (2); United States supplies 95 per cent (2).

   USD 554mup 9% on 2022
10. 10

    Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or...HS 220299

    Comes fromUnited States 85%, 92 source countries

    Nearest export strengthLiqueurs and cordials (exports USD 358m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 304m; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 538m

    Countries that export it well41

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 552m, top 6 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 17 per cent (2); United States supplies 85 per cent (2).

    USD 552mdown 10% on 2022
11. 11

    Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous mediumHS 320910

    Comes fromUnited States 96%, 45 source countries

    Nearest export strengthColouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium... (exports USD 307m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 68m

    Countries that export it well35

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 507m, top 7 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 17 per cent (2); United States supplies 96 per cent (2).

    USD 507mdown 1% on 2022
12. 12

    Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210

    Comes fromUnited States 94%, 44 source countries

    Nearest export strengthEthylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin... (exports USD 2.0bn)

    Exports of this lineUSD 469m; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 544m

    Countries that export it well26

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 399m, top 8 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 22 per cent (2); United States supplies 94 per cent (2).

    USD 399mdown 37% on 2022
13. 13

    Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metalHS 830990

    Comes fromUnited States 79%, 60 source countries

    Nearest export strengthMountings, fittings and similar articles: for motor vehicles, of... (exports USD 576m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 185m

    Countries that export it well30

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 394m, top 8 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 25 per cent (2); United States supplies 79 per cent (2).

    USD 394mdown 14% on 2022
14. 14

    Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990

    Comes fromUnited States 75%, 64 source countries

    Nearest export strengthOil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the... (exports USD 1.9bn)

    Exports of this lineUSD 323m

    Countries that export it well48

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 368m, top 9 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 19 per cent (2); United States supplies 75 per cent (2).

    USD 368mdown 5% on 2022
15. 15

    Meat preparations: of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised...HS 160250

    Comes fromUnited States 91%, 22 source countries

    Nearest export strengthMeat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of... (exports USD 484m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 64m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 227m

    Countries that export it well26

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 231m, top 16 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 9 per cent (3); United States supplies 91 per cent (2).

    USD 231mup 11% on 2022
16. 16

    Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length not exceeding...HS 890331

    Comes fromUnited States 67%, 15 source countries

    Nearest export strengthVessels: (other than sailboats and motorboats), for pleasure or... (exports USD 80m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 12m; 4 more lines in the heading, USD 333m

    Countries that export it well21

    Score 7 of 8: import bill USD 187m, top 19 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 7 per cent (3); United States supplies 67 per cent (2).

    USD 187mdown 35% on 2022
17. 17

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300490

    Comes fromUnited States 41%, 129 source countries

    Nearest export strengthMedicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins... (exports USD 1.5bn)

    Exports of this lineUSD 7.1bn; 4 more lines in the heading, USD 1.5bn

    Countries that export it well32

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 7.6bn, top 0 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 22 per cent (2); United States supplies 41 per cent (1).

    USD 7.6bndown 2% on 2022
18. 18

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Comes fromUnited States 68%, 149 source countries

    Nearest export strengthVehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating... (exports USD 14bn)

    Exports of this lineUSD 2.4bn; 9 more lines in the heading, USD 7.5bn

    Countries that export it well28

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 4.5bn, top 0 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 28 per cent (1); United States supplies 68 per cent (2).

    USD 4.5bnup 29% on 2022
19. 19

    Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870121

    Comes fromUnited States 66%, 8 source countries

    Nearest export strengthVehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating... (exports USD 14bn)

    Exports of this lineUSD 125m; 7 more lines in the heading, USD 1.5bn

    Countries that export it well12

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 3.1bn, top 1 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 42 per cent (1); United States supplies 66 per cent (2).

    USD 3.1bnup 9% on 2022
20. 20

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than...HS 853710

    Comes fromUnited States 58%, 119 source countries

    Nearest export strengthElectrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts... (exports USD 436m)

    Exports of this lineUSD 2.0bn

    Countries that export it well29

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 2.3bn, top 1 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Canada's export strengths in the top 20 per cent (2); United States supplies 58 per cent (1).

    USD 2.3bnup 21% on 2022

One line per customs heading. Products Canada already exports well and still imports are below, because they are a different conversation. No employment figures appear on this page, by decision.