U.S. potato industry sets sights on Japan for fresh market access

Published 2023년 6월 13일

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The U.S. potato industry has celebrated the first anniversary of full market access to Mexico for fresh U.S. potatoes, following over 25 years of disputes. Now, the industry is aiming for market access to Japan, which could potentially boost annual exports by $150 million to $200 million. Despite repeated requests for nearly 30 years, Japan has delayed substantial negotiations, reportedly due to domestic political sensitivities. The U.S. potato industry is urging the U.S. Administration and Congress to press for negotiations to resolve this longstanding issue, as Japan's resistance is preventing other countries in the Indo-Pacific from benefiting from U.S. fresh potato exports.

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The U.S. potato industry celebrated one year of full access to the Mexican marketplace for fresh U.S. potatoes in May. While minor hiccups are always inevitable, we can all cheer a year of mostly successful crossings that restored access to the entire country of Mexico after more than 25 years of disputes and legal obstructions. With that market challenge (hopefully) behind us, the U.S. potato industry is setting its sights on a new market for fresh potatoes: Japan. Although the U.S. has been able to export chipping potatoes to Japan since 2006 (and that market has grown considerably), we are seeking to enhance that market access to include all fresh potatoes, including table stock. Once opened, Japan will become another massive market for U.S. fresh potato exports, estimated at $150 million to $200 million annually (representing a 10-15% increase in global U.S. fresh potato exports). Politics Needed to Open Doors Similar to the situation with Mexico, full access to Japan has been ...

Source: Growingproduce