Factsheet: EU-Canada trade agreement (CETA)

General overview

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  CETA has helped increase EU goods exports to Canada by 26%.

  • EU exports to Canada support 700,000 European jobs, 70,000 more than before CETA*.
  • 44% more small- and medium-sized enterprises export to Canada now than they did before CETA.
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  CETA has improved security of supply in raw materials, energy and food.

  • Imports of base metals from Canada went up 143%.
  • Imports of minerals went up by 131%.
  • Energy imports from Canada grew by 70%.
  • Fertiliser imports from Canada grew by 225%.

  *All figures relate to the period 2017-2022, unless otherwise specified.

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  CETA is a highly sustainable trade deal, with strong climate and labour commitments.

  • Total bilateral trade in environmental goods grew by 27% between 2016 and 2019.

Trade booms under CETA

CETA supports economic success in member states

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  German exports of ships and boats to Canada have grown by 263%.
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  Greek exports of aluminium doors and windows to Canada have grown by 720%.
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  Polish exports of milled products to Canada have grown by 1,065%.
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  Cypriot exports of fire extinguishers to Canada have grown by 429%.
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  French exports of bread, pastry and cakes to Canada have grown by 141%.
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  Cypriot exports of fire extinguishers to Canada have grown by 429%.
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  Czech exports of grand pianos to Canada have grown by 334%.
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  Irish exports of meat products to Canada have grown by 603%.