Japan is a major importer of agricultural products and Mexico met its strict safety and sanitary standards, with agri-food exports from Mexico to Japan totaling $1,265 million in 2019. The main export was pork, followed by avocado, Persian lemon, melon, asparagus, mango, agave syrup, and tequila. Other potential export products identified by the Ministry of Agriculture include high specialty coffee, shrimp, wines, banana, pineapple, honey, cocoa, vanilla, and orange juice. The National Service for Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality (Senasica) supports Mexican producers in meeting these standards. The Ministry is also encouraging greater participation of women and small-scale producers in the Japanese market.