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In 2020, Mexico emerged as the world leader in fresh asparagus exports, with sales exceeding 173,000 tons, primarily to the United States. The majority of the harvest was done in four states, with Sonora being the main region. Nearly all of the exported asparagus was consumed in the US, with small quantities finding their way to Spain, Japan, and other countries. Asparagus is a nutrient-rich vegetable, containing proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. The average annual consumption in Mexico was one kilogram per person.
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With sales abroad of more than 173,000 tons, Mexico has taken on the leadership role in the world export of fresh asparagus in 2020, the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture reports. 95.5% of the harvest took place in four states: Sonora, Guanajuato, Baja California and Baja California Sur. In Sonora, asparagus is mainly grown in the municipalities of Caborca, San Luis Río Colorado and Altar. Almost all export asparagus was sold in the United States (173,356 tons, good for 99.9%). Spain imported 26 tons and Japan 25 tons. Small quantities were also sent to the United Kingdom, Belize, Panama, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, El Salvador and Malaysia. Germany, France and Switzerland are potential customers. Asparagus is a vegetable that contains vegetable proteins, ...
Source: AGF
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