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 		Sales of Home and Office Water Coolers
U.S. exports water coolers to 64 countries and imports water dispensers from only 14 nations. Yet American importers spent $81.9 million more on water coolers in 2009.
Imported Hearing Aids Sales
Americans import most of their digital and analog wireless hearing aids from China, while Canadians prefer hearing devices made in Denmark.
US Wheat Trading by Country
The value of American wheat exported to Iran spiked to $535.6 million in 2008, while Canada accounted for 97% of the food grain imported into the U.S.
Imported Solar Panel Sales
The United States, China, Malaysia and Japan made 84% of the imported solar cell products sold to Canadians during the first 11 months of 2009.
Water Purifier and Filter Sales
Which countries pushed sales of Canadian-made water cleaners and filters towards the US$300-million level in 2009?
Imported Umbrella Sales
Canadian demand for imported umbrellas remained steady in 2009, while umbrella makers from China, Australia and Latvia register impressive sales gains.
Imported Vacuum Cleaner Sales
Though made-in-USA industrial vacuums are top sellers, China leads overall vacuum cleaner sales to Canadians with twice the value in vacuum cleaners as second-place U.S.
Imported Prescription Drugs and Medicines
America is the top supplier of pharmaceuticals to Canada while Spain is the fastest-growing provider. But what about low-cost Chinese makers of drugs and medicines?
Imported Chocolate Sales
America and Europe lead in imported chocolate sales. Yet Mexico, Argentina and China continue to enjoy impressive gains by selling more imported chocolates in 2009.
Imported Bluetooth Headset and Earphone Sales
Despite bans in 4 Canadian provinces on using handheld devices while driving, sales of wireless hands-free electronics dropped 14.6% during the first 9 months of 2009.
Imported Hair Shampoo Sales
A diverse range of U.S. hair shampoo products gives American-made shampoos a world-class advantage in selling this personal care commodity to Canadian consumers.
Imported Beauty Makeup and Cosmetics Sales
China is a top 3 supplier of manicure and pedicure preparations, lipstick and beauty powders, while the USA remains the leader in all cosmetics including eye makeup.
Imported Perfume Sales
Over 60 countries sell imported colognes and fragrances that Canadian consumers enjoy, led by perfumes from the US, France, UK and Italy.
Imported Whiskey Sales
Liquor brands from the United Kingdom comprise about 75% of Canadian imported whiskies including scotch, bourbon and rye.
Canadian Wine Exporters Seek New Drinkers
Canadian wine exports to the United States are slowing, but are gaining traction in mainland China with its vast market of 1.3 billion potential drinkers.
Imported Wine Sales
Imported wines from France, Italy, Australia and California are bestsellers, yet Argentina's New World Wines represent the fastest-growing drinks over the past two years.
Imported Christmas Tree Sales
These sales figures show how much Canada spent on artificial Christmas trees and decorations by source country. As well, information on live Christmas trees is presented.
Canadian Beer Supplies
Canada may have many popular home-brewed beers, yet Canadian drinkers consumed 73% more imported beer than the total of all Canadian beer exports in 2008.
US Natural Gas Imports by State
A 15.9% gain in the dollar value of American natural gas imports from Canada in 2008 was quickly reversed by a 56% drop during the first 6 months in 2009.
Natural Gas Prices Will Recover
The recovery of natural gas prices is inevitable, given that the low-cost fossil fuel has so many residential, industrial, power plant and commercial energy applications.
World's Most Intriguing Invention Patents
Patented inventions include light-transmitting concrete, weight-control ingredients from a cactus plant, mirror television, a waterless toilet and a musical snorkel.
Sourcing Innovative Products to Import
This article describes new product opportunities including a video camera watch, an automatic fire extinguisher and a mirror that displays automated advertising messages.
Electronic Cigarette Business Opportunities
Touted as the perfect online home business, imported electronic cigarettes pose fewer health risks, come in distinctive flavors and cost less than traditional cigarettes.
Power Wheelchair and Mobility Scooter Sales
Canada may be selling more electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters to America, but imported mobility aids from China and Taiwan are growing at even faster rates.
Setting Up A Stamp Collection Export Business
This article shows how an entrepreneurial stamp collector can market commemorative stamps to millions of stamp collectors around the world at very little expense.
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Contributing Articles in International Trade Commodities

 		World Resources of Rare Earth Metals
Describing the tensions between China and the rest of the world over the supply of rare earth metals, and the news from Greenland of a major resource discovery
Carbon Market Growing as Climategate Heats Up
In 2002, soon after the market for carbon offsets was born, the World Bank estimated that 32 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions were traded globally.
Harvest Time at a Cranberry Farm
Local farmers, in cooperation with a major commercial processor, get fresh cranberries from farm to market each autumn in a $1.6 billion annual business.
The Emerging Demand for Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is popularly associated with cosmetics. Numerous commercial uses of jojoba oil forecast a fierce competition for this versatile raw material.
Investing in Foreign Exchange (Forex)
To wisely invest in Foreign Exchange, one must know about the rules and regulations involved in the process.
The Glass Industry in America
Glassmaking businesses in America developed new processes and formulas that made glass a more available and durable product, propelling the industry into the future.
The Rise of the Glass Industry
Early Middle Eastern glassmakers created the most basic glass items, but as artisans developed new techniques, more glass products were made and spread through Europe.
How is Glass Made?
Glass is a substance formed in nature and by man, who has refined its basic ingredients to create added features and benefits.
The Salt Industry
Salt, or sodium chloride, is a natural resource that has been increasingly valued throughout history to become one of the biggest industries in the world today.
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