SMEs at a glance: Interprovincial trade

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In 2023, 25.3% of SMEs were interprovincial traders. Manitoba had the highest percentage (35.3%) and Quebec the lowest (22.2%).
Region Percentage of interprovincial traders
Atlantic 27.4
Quebec 22.2
Ontario 24.4
Manitoba 35.3
Saskatchewan 28.7
Alberta 28.9
British Columbia and Territories 25.6
In average, sales made in another province or territory represent 5.6% of the total sales made by SMEs.
Sales destinations Percentage of SMEs
Within the local municipality or region 72.4
Outside of the local municipality or region but within your province or territory 16.4
In the rest of Canada 5.6
Outside of Canada (export sales) 5.6
25.1% of women-owned SMEs were interprovincial traders 24.1% of equally owned SMEs were interprovincial traders 25.7% of men-owned SMEs were interprovincial traders
 
37.9% of innovative SMEs were interprovincial traders 75% of exporter SMEs were interprovincial traders 47.9% of SMEs holding IP were interprovincial traders

The primary decision maker of interprovincial traders tend to be highly educated: 51.3% had a university degree (42.1% for non-interprovincial traders).

Source: Statistics Canada, Canada, Survey on Financing and Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises, 2023.

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