South Australia’s exports to Canada have nearly doubled, with a 95 per cent increase valued at $663 million.
Over the past three years, Canada has been South Australia’s top source of foreign direct investment, contributing $328.4 million. This investment has supported the renewable energy, defence, and manufacturing sectors, leading to the creation of 390 jobs.
Canada now ranks fifth in South Australia’s export destinations, ahead of the United Kingdom, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand. Wine exports, valued at $99 million, present a strong opportunity for Australian producers.
As part of the Wine Australia North American Roadshow held in May, more than 30 South Australian wineries were showcased in Toronto and Montreal. The initiative was supported by the Department of State Development’s North America Office.
South Australia maintains four trade and investment offices across the United States. Australia is working to assist companies aiming to expand into the Canadian market through trade and investment specialists based in New York, Washington DC, Houston, and San Francisco, who can help connect with importers, distributors, and investors.
In April, the Australian government also hosted a retail and tasting campaign across Ontario in collaboration with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), a major beverage retailer and wholesaler. The LCBO operates more than 680 retail stores and imports over 32,000 products from 79 countries.
With the doubled exports, the state continues to seek increased trade and investment opportunities amid ongoing global disruptions.