Textile imports from the U.S. are currently estimated to be at 53 percent.
Approximately US$1 Billion of home furnishing textiles are imported from the U.S. annually. Growth in the textile furnishing market is projected at 3-5 percent annually. With carpets, curtains/interior blinds/bed valences, non-electric/cotton blankets and traveling rugs seeing the greatest levels of growth. U.S. manufacturers of textiles and textile furnishings face an advantage when exporting to Canada due to similar fashion and style trends present in Canada and the U.S. Additional positive reinforcement for U.S. firms to enter Canada is the sentiment held by Canadian consumers that U.S. products are high quality brand name goods.