The United States: Fresh potatoes begin export to Mexico

Published 2022년 5월 18일

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The U.S. and Mexico have started exporting potatoes beyond the previous 26-kilometer border limit, marking a significant expansion in market access for U.S. potatoes into Mexico. This agreement, which has been a goal of the U.S. for over 25 years, is expected to grow the U.S. potato industry's annual market potential in Mexico from $60 million to $250 million within five years. The National Potato Council praises the achievement, attributing it to the dedication of Secretary Tom Vilsack, Ambassador Katherine Tai, and their teams at USDA and USTR, and emphasizes the importance of continuing efforts to ensure market access remains open. Mexico is the largest export market for U.S. potatoes, with trade valued at $394 million in 2021.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Mexico’s national plant protection organization (SENASICA) announce that the United States has begun exporting potatoes beyond the 26-kilometer border zone that previously marked the limit of their export. The two countries reached an agreement late last year to expand that market access for the U.S. potatoes, something that the United States has sought for more than 25 years. “Through this accomplishment, we are delivering better markets for the U.S. farmers, supporting economic growth, and providing access to our southern neighbors to the high-quality and safe products our farmers work hard every day to grow and sustain. USDA will continue to fight for new and expanded markets for American products as we help the nation build back better,” said U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The U.S. potato industry estimates that this access for U.S. fresh potatoes to all of ...

Source: Argenpapa