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