U.S. Embassy, Mexico City
July 6, 2004
Mexico
Planting seeds
Annual report 2004
USDA/FAS GAIN report
Report Highlights
Mexican seed imports in CY 2003 totaled $442 million, up
from $354 million the previous year, due to increased areas
planted to vegetables that were destined for the export market,
especially in the
United States. The United
States captured 46 percent of the market, exporting $204 million
worth of seeds to Mexico.
The
value of seed exports from Mexico decreased 6 percent from the
previous year to $95 million.
Complete report in PDF format:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200407/146106760.doc
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