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Jumpstart Your Product Export Sales to Colombia

Colombia is the leading destination for U.S. agricultural exports in South America, followed by Brazil and Chile.  In 2020, U.S. agricultural exports to Colombia were valued at $2.9 billion.

Colombia is the 3rd most populous Latin American country and the 4th largest economy in the region. The urban areas have a significant ratio of upscale and upper-middle class consumers with disposable income. There is a reported 10% GDP growth in 2021 for the country, and it is expected to rank 1st in the region in 2022 with 4.5% growth.

The U.S. has an FTA with Colombia which is an entry/starting point to anyone wishing to explore South America or the region.

Colombia is now the largest U.S. South American market (and 11th overall) for the export of U.S. agricultural products as well as the 2nd largest export market for U.S. consumer food products in South America and the largest importer of U.S. processed food in South America.

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to Colombia, By the Numbers

• U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods – US$632 million (2020)
• U.S. Processed Foods – US$496.3 million (2020)

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Jumpstart Your Product Export Sales to Chile

Chile is considered the most stable, secure, and prosperous country in South America and a strategic and like-minded partner that values its privileged relationship with the U.S. based on shared values and mutual interests.  Chile is one of the most consolidated economies in South America. It ranks 1st in the ranking of competitiveness (WEF 2020), income per capita, globalization, economic freedom, and low perception of corruption in the region.  Chileans have the highest credit rates and the most disposable income in South America.

The U.S. and Chile are strategic partners whose agricultural relationship has been guided by collaboration and trade capacity building allowing Chile to become a regional leader with a competitive trade market.  Because of the U.S.-Chile FTA, Chile dropped all tariffs on agricultural products to “zero” as of January 2015.

The U.S. is the second-largest supplier of agricultural and related products to Chile. And Chile is the largest market for American consumer-oriented products in the region.

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to Chile, By the Numbers

• U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods – US$886 million (2021)
• U.S. Processed Foods – US$654 million (2021)

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Jumpstart Your Product Export Sales to the United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies for many years. The United States has 8% market share and is the 3rd largest supplier.  Despite the high competition and the negative impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the UAE food sector, the region continues to present a great opportunity with a strong preference for U.S. food products.

The advantages for U.S. exporters of consumer ready food products to the region are numerous. They include a high-quality image of U.S. products, high regional per capita incomes, and a broad familiarity with U.S. culture. There are also consistently low tariffs and relatively transparent import procedures.

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to United Arab Emirates (UAE), by the numbers

• U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods – US$899 million (2021)
• U.S. Processed Foods – US$421.3 million (2021)

By the year 2026, Euromonitor projects that retail sales in the packaged food market in the United Arab Emirates will reach US$7.8 billion, a growth of 24.1%, or US$1.5 billion.

Jumpstart Your Product Export Sales to Mexico

Mexico continues to be a strong and consistent market, representing one of the largest consumer markets in the world for U.S. agriculture products.  With the geographical advantage of a long land border and a Free Trade Agreement that has eliminated duties on all agricultural and food products, Mexico is a natural market for U.S. exporters.

The U.S. has a number of distinct advantages when it comes to exporting food products to Mexico. They are highly integrated economies and Mexican importers are familiar with U.S. business practices. Additionally, Mexican consumers recognize U.S. brands and labels and associate them with consistent quality and high value.

The U.S. is Mexico’s most important trading partner, and U.S.-based companies account for more than half of Mexico’s foreign investment. The U.S. is also the source of close to half of Mexican imports and the destination for over two-thirds of the country’s exports.

In the last 25 years, the U.S. has quintupled the number of agricultural products exported to Mexico, making it the second largest export market for the U.S. In the last five years there has been an average export growth of 22% and in 2022, the USA exported $29 billion, the highest amount since the USMCA (former NAFTA).

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to Mexico, by the numbers:

• U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods – US$11.4 billion (2022)
• U.S. Processed Foods – US$5.2 billion (2022)
• U.S. Bulk Foods – US$11.2 billion (2022)

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Jumpstart Your Product Export Sales to South Korea

South Korea has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies for many years. USDA’s Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) in Seoul, reports that the U.S. is the leading exporter of agricultural products to Korea with a 24% market share. While total U.S. bulk agricultural exports to Korea dipped in 2019, exports of consumer-oriented products such as meat, dairy, and processed products continue to grow.

Despite escalated competition from export-oriented competitors, consumer-oriented American products continued to lead the expansion of the export market in Korea, which reflected Korean consumers’ increased demand for better value, quality and diversity. The Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement, (KORUS) implemented in 2012, coupled with on-going evolvement of the Korean food market, should generate greater export opportunities for American products in Korea in the coming years.

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to South Korea, By the Numbers

• U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods – US$4.7 billion (2020)
• U.S. Processed Foods – US$2.9 billion (2020)

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