The Mexican states of Jalisco and Michoacán offer opportunities in avocado production, a product in high global demand because it is considered a superfood. Both states are the only ones from which this fruit can be exported from Mexico to the United States, which is the world’s largest
Of total U.S. strawberry consumption in 2023, one-fifth was imported, mainly from Mexico. This proportion has doubled since the early 2000s, when 10% of available strawberries were imports. Meanwhile, 90% of fresh strawberries grown in the United States come from California, according to the California Strawberry Commission. California
For the first time, pork imported from Brazil will be available to the Mexican market in 2023. This opening was given by a decree issued by the Mexican government on October 19, 2022, which came into effect the following day. Through this decree, the government authorized the temporary
Japan increased its dependence on imports of energy products following the nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi plant. This accident occurred on March 11, 2011, following a magnitude 9.0 earthquake followed by a devastating tsunami. With a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $4.2 trillion in 2023, Japan has
Approximately 2,200 German companies are registered with the Mexican Ministry of Economy, according to the Federal Foreign Office. These companies have some percentage of German capital and approximately 33% of them have their own production plants in Mexico. Among other products, these factories produce cars, medicines, chemicals, auto
Imports of consumer goods to Mexico, excluding the oil sector, have grown at double-digit rates since 2021. For example, these products include cell phones, computers, clothing, footwear, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, hygiene and beauty products, furniture, toys and medicines. From January to July 2024, these foreign purchases grew