At Dolphin Delivery, we’ve been shipping goods to the USA for decades, offering our customers cross-border shipping services from BC into all parts of the United States. There are an incredible amount of products that get shipped out of BC around the world, even amidst a pandemic. The majority of BC exports go to five countries, with the USA accounting for over 55% of BC origin exports. 

Our Abbotsford-based trucking company has seen many goods shipped across the USA border, including some of these products that are the most commonly shipped exports from BC to the United States. 

1. Wood Products

Share percentage of total commodities exported from BC: 26.3%

Softwood lumber is the number one most exported commodity from BC to the USA. Just softwood lumber alone makes up for 18% of BC’s total exports to the US. Other popular wood products include shingles and cedar shakes, plywood and veneer, and logs. 

2. Energy Products

Share percentage of total commodities exported from BC: 20.2%

One of the most exported commodities, in general, is natural gas, which alone accounts for 11.6% of all BC origin exports sent to the United States. Natural gas as a single commodity accounts for more than any other single commodity except for softwood lumber. 

3. Machinery and Equipment

Share percentage of total commodities exported from BC: 14.7%

There are broad categories used to describe the kinds of machinery and equipment that are most commonly transported to the USA, with electronic equipment and scientific equipment being sent frequently. Motor vehicles and car parts are also common shipments. 

4. Agriculture and Food (Other Than Fish) 

Share percentage of total commodities exported from BC: 12.4%

You may be surprised to learn that meat and prepared meats make up almost zero percentage of exported products, however, vegetables and fruits still make up a good portion of exports. Nuts, vegetable oils, bread, pastries, pasta, and cereals are also transported across the border regularly. 

5. Metallic Mineral Products

Share percentage of total commodities exported from BC: 6.0%

Unwrought Zinc tops the list of metallic minerals exported, followed by Unwrought Aluminum. Unwrought Lead, Copper Ores and Concentrates, and Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates round out the most shipped mineral products. 

6. Fabricated Metal Products

Share percentage of total commodities exported from BC: 4.4%

A fabricated metal product is one made from combining, shaping, or otherwise processing metal parts. Fabrication encompasses several metalworking processes, including rolling, punching, stamping, sintering, welding, machining and many others. 

7. Fish and Seafood Products

Share percentage of total commodities exported from BC: 3.8%

BC is home to some of the best fishing waters in the world, so it should be no surprise that fish and seafood products are continuously shipped across our southern border. Whole fish, canned fish, fillets, and frozen fish are sent to the US daily, with salmon being one of the top varieties. 

8. Pulp and Paper Products

Share percentage of total commodities exported from BC: 3.0%

Pulp, newsprint, paper, paperboard, and other kinds of paper products account for 3% of BC origin exports. Large BC companies like Fraser, Catalyst, and 11 other pulp mills are currently in operation in BC. 

9. Chemicals and Chemical Products

Share percentage of total commodities exported from BC: 2.4%

These make up a small percentage of BC origin exports, though chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides are still exported daily to the USA. Here’s a list of chemical products exported from Canada to countries like the USA. 

10. All Other Commodities

Share percentage of total commodities exported from BC: 6.8%

The largest portion of other commodities is made of plastics and articles of plastic. These account for nearly a third of all other commodities, followed by apparel and accessories, and textile products. 

When it comes time to ship goods to the US from BC, be sure you call the logistics experts at Dolphin Delivery. We’re standing by and ready to give you a quote today. 

Source: Annual BC Origin Exports