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Did you know that Canada is the world’s 10th largest economy and one of the most developed countries in the world?

As well as being a member of the G7, it also stands out as one of the countries with one of the largest import and export flows in the world.

Today, Canada is a world of opportunity for national companies, with ever-increasing private consumption, strong consumer power, a high standard of living and a large community of Portuguese and Portuguese descendants.

Read this publication to find out why this is your opportunity to internationalise your business in a stable, competitive and open economy.

Portugal and Canada: A Union of Continents and Business

With significant opportunities for importing and exporting a wide range of products, the economic relationship between Portugal and Canada has great potential for growth. This is favored by global trade and economic agreements such as EU-Canada (CETA), which aim to reduce customs duties and eliminate trade restrictions between the two countries.

In recent years, the demand for certain Portuguese quality products has increased, creating a favourable scenario for the success of companies seeking to internationalise, such as…

Wines: Portuguese wines are widely recognised for their quality and are highly appreciated by Canadian consumers. The main destinations for most alcohol imports are: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Olive Oil: Due to the growing awareness of the nutritional qualities of olive oil, its consumption has increased in non-producing countries such as Canada – which has become one of the strategic export markets for Alentejo olive oils.

Agri-Food products: With food products accounting for 18.1% of Portugal’s total exports to Canada in 2021, products such as fish, canned food, coffee and dairy products are some of the main opportunities for national companies.

Footwear: Outside the European context, Canada is one of the markets where the Portuguese footwear sector has been performing well in exports. The Portuguese footwear industry is currently recognized for its quality and design.

Textiles: The Portuguese textile industry exports a variety of products to Canada, especially in the categories of clothing and home textiles. This is one of the few countries where the number of national textile orders increased significantly in 2022.

Take the First Step Towards Internationalization to Canada!

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