Newfoundland and Labrador exports more to the United States than any other foreign location. This is a point made in a 2005 post but more recent numbers tell just exactly how important a role the United States plays.
In 2008, total exports peaked at more than $10 billion. Two years later, exports to the United States have only recovered to slightly more than it was in 2005; that’s about $6.4 billion.
In 2010, the next largest export destination was Germany at $734 million, then China at $704 million. It’s a big slide to the fourth largest export destination – the Netherlands – and $120 million in exports in 2010. When you look at those figures, consider how foolhardy it was to ignore free trade negotiations with the European Union.
On the flip side, the largest import source for Newfoundland and Labrador remains Iraq at $1.8 billion. Next is Russia at $595 million followed by the United States at $324 million. The fourth largest import source is Venezuela.
If you are trying to figure out those import sources, think about the largest export destination. Think of oil and you are in the right neighbourhood. Iraq is the chief source of heavy sour crude for Come by Chance and on the flip side, all that refined product is destined for the Untied States.
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