Agri-food exports from Mexico to Canada increased between 2010 and 2011 by 8.9%, from USD 1.196 million to USD 1.303 million, according to figures from Statistics Canada, reported the Economist.
The newspaper said the Canadian agri-food exports to Mexico grew 27% over the same period.
In order to improve the trade balance and take advantage of the huge market that represents the Canadian consumer, four Mexican companies are at the SIAL Canada Food Fair, conducting a trade mission to promote their local products.
This fair attracts about 13,000 visitors related to the commercial chain of fresh and processed foods.
The 92.51% of the value of Mexican exports from January to December 2011, were focused on agricultural groups: vegetables, with a change between 2010 and 2011 from 10.30%, edible fruits and nuts, with a change of 13.80%.
The primary sector products that Mexico exported to Canada in 2011 were: tomatoes with an increase of 5.50% compared to 2010, fresh peppers with a decrease of 0.60%, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries with a growth of 19%.
Avocados with an increase of 40.80%, according to official statistics in this country and the information above according to data from Statistics Canada.