Canadian international merchandise trade, March 2014

Canada's merchandise exports declined 1.4% in March, while imports edged up 0.4%. As a result, Canada's trade surplus with the world narrowed from $847 million in February to $79 million in March.

Exports declined to $42.7 billion, with prices down 2.0% and volumes up 0.7%. Energy products were the main contributor to the overall decline in exports.

Imports edged up to $42.6 billion, as increases in basic and industrial chemical, plastic and rubber products as well as consumer goods were largely offset by declines in electronic and electrical equipment and parts as well as energy products. Overall, prices were up 0.4% and volumes were unchanged.

This 6 May 2014 release by Statisitcs Canada is available in its entirety at:
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/140506/dq140506a-eng.htm?HPA