As of recent data,
Canada is the largest importer of electricity in the world. This is primarily because Canada has a significant amount of electricity that it imports from neighboring countries like the
United States, especially in regions close to the border, such as parts of the
Northeast and
Midwest. The U.S. also imports a considerable amount of electricity from Canada, particularly in places like
New York and
New England.
The electricity trade between Canada and the U.S. is largely facilitated through high-voltage transmission lines that allow electricity to flow across borders based on demand, pricing, and generation capacity. However, the U.S. generally imports much less electricity than it exports.
Other countries that import a notable amount of electricity include
Germany,
France, and
Switzerland, especially when demand is high or when there are issues with local generation.