Mexican producers seek to strengthen avocado exports
Fresh Avocado
Mexico
Published Nov 20, 2021
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ROSAURA HERNÁNDEZ. THE SUN OF CUAUTLA. Morelos ships avocados to countries such as the Netherlands, Canada, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Taiwan, and South America. Avocado and pork are among the most demanded foods in China, so the people of Morelos strive to improve food production and quality.
Original content
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported during the first half of the year, sales of fishmeal, as well as avocado exports and pork consumption in the Asian market, increased by up to 70 percent, all these products from Mexico. Agri-food and fishing exports from Mexico to China during the first half of the year totaled 399 million dollars, which meant an increase of 16.4 percent compared to the same period in 2020, when they totaled 342.8 million dollars. Mexico has gradually positioned itself as a reliable supplier for China. In 2020 it ranked eighth, below Peru, which dominates the market with a 46 percent share, Chile (nine percent), Vietnam (eight percent) and the United States (seven percent) Although producers from all over Mexico seek to send product to China and other countries, avocado producers in the state of Morelos point out that the fact that other countries continue to consume and qualify the Mexican product as their favorite, motivates them to ...
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