Celebrating our agricultural ties

Colorado is situated at the center of a highly integrated North American agriculture sector where Canada and Mexico together are the destination for 44% of the state’s agriculture and agri-food exports. Our close relationship is celebrated annually at a reception held during the National Western Stock Show.

In partnership with the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and Colorado Department of Agriculture, the Consulate General of Canada in Denver welcomes a local and global network of business and government leaders who recognize the importance of international trade, including our longstanding history of livestock exchange.

In 2024 alone, Colorado exported $249 million in fresh and chilled beef to Canada. Canada and Colorado benefit from seamless and reliable agricultural trade which benefits farmers, ranchers, processors and consumers.

Canada takes off: Record-breaking presence at the 2025 Space Symposium

The Consulate General of Canada in Denver led its largest-ever Canadian Space Community delegation at the 40^th Space Symposium in April 2025, marking a milestone year for both the event and Canada’s expanding partnership with U.S. aerospace companies. For the first time, the Canada Pavilion featured 14 leading organizations, highlighting Canada’s growing leadership and alignment with U.S. and allied space priorities. A major outcome of the Symposium was the signing of subcontracting agreements between Lockheed Martin Space and four Canadian companies; ABB, Baüne, Marmen, and Velatron Technologies. Exclusive meetings with U.S. primary suppliers as well as international delegations drove new partnerships between Canadian and U.S. companies, helping Canada’s presence at the Pavilion in Denver to foster innovation and commercial growth. As the premier global gathering for the space sector with over 30,000 attendees, participation at the Space Symposium continues to strengthen Canada’s position as a trusted partner in shaping the future of space exploration and commercialization.

Colorado exports $1.6 billion in goods to Canada annually
Colorado exports to Canada by industry

• Agriculture: 32%
• Chemicals: 11%
• Equipment & machinery: 31%
• Minerals & metals: 8%
• Plastics & rubbers: 3%
• Transportation: 11%
• Other: 4%

Top Colorado goods exports to Canada

• Animal meats: $383 million
• Engines & turbines: $111 million
• Optical, medical & precision instruments: $106 million
• Aircraft & parts: $101 million
• Organic chemicals: $49 million
• Iron & steel tubes, pipes & sheets: $43 million
• Plastics & plastic articles: $39 million
• Trucks: $38 million
• Pharmaceutical products: $33 million
• Telephones & AV recording equipment: $32 million

Colorado exports $1.7 billion in services to Canada annually
Top Colorado services exports to Canada

• Travel (including for education): $490 million
• Business services: $476 million
• Charges for the use of intellectual property: $361 million
• Telecommunications, computer & IT services: $140 million
• Financial services: $96 million

Colorado imports $5.3 billion in goods from Canada annually
Colorado imports from Canada by industry

• Agriculture: 7%
• Chemicals: 3%
• Energy: 63%
• Equipment & machinery: 10%
• Forest products: 4%
• Minerals & metals: 3%
• Transportation: 4%
• Other: 6%

Top Colorado goods imports from Canada

• Crude petroleum: $3.3 billion
• Optical, medical & precision instruments: $160 million
• Wood & semi-finished wood products: $130 million
• Furniture & bedding: $130 million
• Animal meats: $89 million
• Aircraft & parts: $75 million
• Pasta, breads & cereal preparations: $73 million
• Plastics & plastic articles: $69 million
• Iron & steel tubes, pipes & sheets: $65 million
• Softwood lumber: $60 million