Nunavut’s Imports and Exports

Trade Profile of Canada’s Northernmost Territory

Imports (Essential Goods)

• Food & beverages (fresh produce, dairy, meat, canned goods)
• Construction materials (lumber, cement, steel)
• Mining equipment & machinery
• Consumer goods (electronics, clothing, appliances)
• Energy products (diesel, gasoline, heating fuel)

Exports (Resource‑Based)

• Minerals & metals (gold, zinc, copper, iron ore)
• Fish & seafood (Arctic char, salmon, shrimp)
• Fur & skins (seal, fox, polar bear – regulated)
• Inuit arts & crafts (carvings, prints, sculptures)
• Tourism services (guided expeditions, cultural experiences)

Geographic isolation and limited infrastructure make air and sealift the primary transport modes, influencing cost and volume.