Cairo, Egypt
May 31, 2013

Source: USDA/FA/ GAIN report MX 3045

Tomato suspension agreement is key to production and trade forecasts

Report Highlights:

Tomato production for marketing year (MY) 2013/14 is forecast at 2.3 million metric tons (MMT); however production will depend on the developments of the tomato suspension agreement. Production for MY 2012/13 is estimated at 2.2 MMT due to unfavorable weather and acreage reduction. Tomato exports for MY 2012/13 are estimated to reach almost the same volumes as in MY 2011/12 or 1.4 MMT. Production under protected agriculture technology is expanding throughout the country for several horticultural products, particularly tomatoes. The tomato suspension agreement that was signed between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Mexican Growers, sets new floor prices for Mexican fresh tomatoes.

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Website: http://www.fas.usda.gov/

Published: June 4, 2013