Diesel trucks (over 20t) HS 8704.23
Motor vehicles, transport goods, with only diesel/semi-diesel engine, GVW over 20 tonnes
Where else to sell
Canada already sells Sweden C$3.3M of diesel trucks (over 20t) ▲48% vs 2024.
Germany imports ~C$2.4B of diesel trucks (over 20t) a year (2023), 3.1 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
South Africa already buys C$1.3M ▲94% vs 2024. In a different region from the markets above.
The steps
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Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Sweden, Germany and South Africa. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
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Check you qualify for CanExport SMEs: incorporated with a CRA number, 3 to 500 staff, $300k to $100M revenue, under $100k of your sales in the target market last year.
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Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants); the program pays half, up to $50k. The 2026-27 intake closed August 31, 2026, and Global Affairs Canada posts future intake dates on the program page.
Related
- 8703.23 Passenger cars (1.5–3L gas) C$17B to US
- 8703.40 Hybrid cars C$6.7B to US
- 8708.29 Vehicle body parts C$6.6B to US
- 8703.24 Passenger cars (over 3L gas) C$6.5B to US
- 8703.22 Passenger cars (1–1.5L gas) C$4.8B to US
- 8704.31 Gas pickup trucks (≤5t) C$4.0B to US
- 8708.99 Vehicle parts C$3.2B to US
- 8704.22 Diesel trucks (5–20t) C$1.7B to US