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Fodder maize 2012-2017 Foreign trade Variation (%) 2012-2017 Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports Votlounmnees 13,514 20 -13,494 194 NA2012-2017 Foreign trade Value 2.7 0.008 -2.692 59.6 NA million USDCompared to 2016, fodder maize exports increased by 70% and imports decreased by 78.7%. Increase Does not applyCommercial origin-destination The international saleThe commercial flow of this agricultural good is traded only with the neighboring country to the of the maize plantnorth. The purchase and sale between Mexico and the United States is conditioned to specific has greater possibilityeventual needs of livestock farms. between supplier and buyer countries that have 8,271* geographical proximity. USA* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter Adequate geographical characteristics for the production (Mexican exports) (Mexican imports)Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 3,300 200 to 1,100 15 to 35 °C Sandy-loamy, clay-loamy, silty-loamy soils, 83.9 MASL mm with more than 1 m in depth, pH of 6.0 - 7.0 The edaphoclimatic conditions of northern Mexico have allowed the largest production to be located in this geographical area. 16.4 11.8 2.7 0.1 0.0080 0 0 1.7 1.7 13.5 0.07 Exports0 0 0 0.0002 0 0.002 0.007 Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 2.4 5.0 2.0 18.0 15.3 8.8 8.3 9.5 10.6 6.3 6.6 7.2Exports 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Fodder maize production potential 101

Grain maizeIn 2017, grain maize production showed a decrease of 1.7% with respect to 2016;however, during the 2012-2017 period, it increased at an average annual rate of4.7%, derived from the increase in the yields of the harvest. Percentage of the production value by state2012-2017 National production volume Of the 100.206 billion MXN that(thousand tonnes) were generated by the sale of the crop at the national level, TeTnrdeenndcia Sinaloa, leading producer of the grain, contributed 21.883 billion. 27,134 PArovmereadgioe 23,42024,410 20,143 23,302 17,635 22,069 22,664 23,273 24,694 28,251 27,7622008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Sinaloa 21.8Top 10 in production volumeMain producing statesRank State Volume (tonnes) Variation (%) Jalisco 2012 2017 2012-2017 14.8 National total 22,069,254 27,762,481 25.8 Estado de 69.1 Mexico1 Sinaloa 3,646,875 6,167,096 24.4 40.9 8.22 Jalisco 3,235,189 4,024,864 6.1 34.9 It is ideal that maize grain has3 Estado de Mexico 1,575,300 2,219,616 4.1 14% moisture before storage. -7.74 Michoacan 1,801,965 1,911,239 -0.5 2012-2017 Indicators 7.95 Guanajuato 1,217,706 1,642,835 2.5 25.66 Guerrero 1,304,133 1,357,5577 Chiapas 1,404,680 1,296,9408 Veracruz 1,275,318 1,268,9169 Chihuahua 1,113,012 1,201,125 Share in the national production of grains10 Puebla 1,002,278 1,027,726 100% Rest 4,492,799 5,644,568 Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 336.5 336.7 Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne 336.6 kg tonnes MXN Thousand hectares 3.8 3,609 100,206 7,541 213 7,328 27,762 1.9 2.2 0.5 3.5 -2.1 Variations % Annual -2.8 30.8 -3.6 -1.7 2.5 2016-2017 0.5 -13.8 1.1 4.7 86.2% 87.8% AAGR 2012 2017 2012-2017 Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThe most significant harvests of this grain are obtained in the last two months of the year. 20.6 5.1 0.8 1.6 8.5 9.7 3.4 2.1 1.1 4.6 18.1 24.4January February March April May June July August September October November December102

Grain maizeWorld ranking Mexico 5 2017 In Mexico, the cultivation of this 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world grass is one of the most important; its 5 2012 producer harvest is one of the most significant Imports Variation (%) 2012-2017 th world in the world. producer 27,762,481 tonnes The United States has the most Votlounmnees 15,432,216 Exports Trade balance Imports Exports extensive area for the cultivation of 22,069,254 tonnes this grain. 1,623,896 -13,808,320 63.2 1142012-2017 Foreign trade Value 2,620 395 -2,225 -4.3 121 million USDThe volume of grain maize imported by Mexico during 2017 reached a maximum historical volume again;mainly due to the purchase of yellow grain. The exported amount is similar to the previous year, with the Increase Decreasewhite variety predominating in this commercial flow. Japan is the largest importer of maizeCommercial origin-destination in the world, with an annual volume of 15.3 million tonnes. For Mexico,Mexico underwent a diversification of markets in its foreign trade of this grain. Between 2012 and 2017, the the opportunity lies on countriescountries from which it bought the grain went from 5 to 13, and those to which it sold from 14 to 29. In 2017, with a preference for white grains.95.8% of the total purchased came from the United States, while 55.4% of the exports went to Venezuela. UEnsittaeddosSUtnaitdeos V2e2n4,e18z0u,8e4l2a* KKeenniyaa* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports)Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Adequate geographical characteristics for the production 2,652 2,738 2,620 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 3,000 700 to 1,300 18 to 24 °C Sandy-loamy, clay-loamy, silty-loamy soils, MASL mm with more than 1 m in depth, pH of 5.5 - 7.52,110 2,384 The cultivation of grain maize 1,233 1,348 2,058 2,122 has adapted to the different edaphoclimatic conditions of 1,724 the Mexican territory. 403 395 Exports Imports17.7 65.6 132 12.4 179 202 137 2042008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 6.6 6.5 8.0 8.1 9.4 9.5 7.5 9.3 11.1 8.3 8.1 7.6Exports 2.1 4.9 3.9 4.6 8.7 17.2 14.4 26.1 3.8 0.1 3.9 10.3 Grain maize production potential 103

Maize: positioning Mexico with flying colors Main producing states of white, yellow and other maize colors The genetic diversity of the maize grown in Mexico can be Chihuahua 80.0% of yellow maize production appreciated in the di erent shapes and sizes of the cobs, is generated in Chihuahua, Jalisco as well as in the variety of textures and colors of their and Tamaulipas grains. The 64 varieties of maize that exist in our country give us a range of colors that includes red, black and blue 54.5% of white maize is Sinaloa Tamaulipas tones, but the highest production corresponds to white produced in four states: Estado de and yellow maize. Sinaloa, Jalisco, Estado de Jalisco Mexico Mexico and Michoacan MichoacanDestination of maize by color Chiapas 59.0% of the production of maize ofThe volume of white maize completely meets the national other colors is concentrated indemand,and it is mainly used for human consumption. It has an Estado de Mexico and Chiapasenormous importance for nutrition and food security in ourcountry. The production of yellow maize meets 24% of thenational requirements; it is mainly used in the elaboration ofindustrial products and animal feed. Availability-Consumption Balance of Production percentage by type of maize in Mexico and in the world white and yellow maize in Mexico Yellow maize White maize 7.0% 10.0% Other colors 7.0%Human consumption Livestock 51.3% 77.2% Livestock 18.9% Starch industry White maize World Yellow maize 16.3% 86.0% 90.0% Self-consumption At a global level, yellow maize has the highest Mexico 2.6% percentage of sowed area and production volume, in contrast to Mexico, where white maize occupies Importance of yellow maize in relation to other grains the rst place.Self- consumption Surface sowed with other colors of maize (ha) Crop Sowe(dhasu)rface (tPhrooduusacntidonMvXaNlu)*e/ 20.3% Yellow maize 565,204.0 10,632,658Exports Seeds 0.7% Waste 1.6% Human consumption Wheat 661,744.2 13,288,954 4.8% Waste 4.0% Seeds 0.1 2.2% Barley 361,472.9 4,250,574 Soy 266,499.1 3,036,243 Oats 43,341.1 289,151 The cultivation of other colors of Paddy rice 41,935.5 1,094,048 maize di erent to white and yellow is important to the economy, */ The value of yellow maize production is higher than the sum nutrition, culture and tourism of of those of barley, soy, oats and paddy rice. some states; Estado de Mexico and Chiapas stand out by their sowed 15,000 surface and production obtained. 11,086 10,000 8,019 6,855 5,000 1,936 1,076 992 2,020 Puebla Guerrero MichoacanSources: SIAP, SAGARPA. 0.0 Mexico Chiapas Chihuahua Jalisco104

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MangoDuring the last six years, the volume of mango harvest has increased onaverage 6% every year; this was a result of a larger area destined for itscultivation and better yields. Percentage of the production value by state2012-2017 National production volume Guerrero is the main mango(thousand tonnes) producer in the country, in 2017 the harvested volume exceeded TeTnrdeenndcia 375,000 tonnes, which represented an income of 2.055 1,835 billion MXN for the state. PArovmereadgioe 1,6541,7172008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 1,509 1,633Top 10 in production volume 1,537Main producing states 1,465 1,604Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) 1,452 2012-2017 1,776National total2012 2017 Michoacan Chiapas 1,8881 Guerrero 33.7 11.2 17.5 1,9582 Sinaloa1,465,190 1,958,491 11.4 Guerrero Variations %3 Nayarit107 27.6 4 Chiapas 336,870 375,328 29.6 5 Michoacan 62.5 6 Oaxaca 178,213 369,488 19.7 7 Jalisco 7.5 8 Veracruz 249,803 323,754 49.6 9 Colima 0.6 10 Campeche 162,922 264,827 38.8 The classification for mango exports according to their weight -7.1 is determined by the amount of fruits that can be placed in a Rest 127,587 152,661 7.8 10 pound (4.536 kg) box. 138,084 148,401 71,475 106,912 92,095 92,658 41,058 57,010 Share in the national production of fruits 32,568 30,259 2012-2017 Indicators 100% 34,515 37,194 8.3% 8.8% Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average 2012 2017 rural price Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne tonnes MXN Thousand hectares 10.4 3,796 7,434 201 NA 189 1,958 1.7 19.1 23.5 4.4 6.2 12.4 kg12.3 12.5 Annual 4.2 NA 2.0 3.7 12.6 2016-2017 1.5 NA 1.5 6.0 AAGR 2012-2017 Does not apply IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableEight out of ten mangoes are obtained between April and August. 2.2 6.2 7.7 12.4 16.2 20.4 16.8 12.0 3.5 1.0 0.7 0.9January February March April May June July August September October November December106

MangoWorld ranking Mexico 4 2017 Mexican fruit harvesting generates 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world 5 out of every 100 tonnes of mango 5 2012 producer grown on the planet. Variation (%) 2012-2017 th world India, leading producer of this producer 1,958,491 tonnes tropical fruit, contributes two of each Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports five kilograms to the world harvest. 1,465,190 tonnes Votlounmnees 1,920 424,072 422,152 -34.2 462012-2017 Foreign trade Value 7 375 368 20.5 95.3 million USDThe growing national production of this tropical fruit enables the rising rate of its exports to continue.Between 2012 and 2017, the foreign sale of mango increased by 27,000 tonnes per year. Increase DecreaseCommercial origin-destinationAmong the 41 nations that bought Mexican mango in 2017, the volumes of the United States and Canadastand out, with 367,000 and 43,000 tonnes respectively. The expansion of the sales scope of the fruit isevident as in 2012 it was only exported to 19 countries. CCaannaaddáa JJaappóann France, Holland and the United 302,346,575* Kingdom are among the nations that import the most USA mango; the consolidation of a greater national share in the purchases of those countries defines the future challenge.* USD Main Supplier Importer and Exporter Adequate geographical characteristics for the production Buyer (Mexican imports) (Mexican exports)Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 450 1,200 to 1,500 24 to 27 °C Deep soils of medium texture, well drained, 375 MASL mm pH of 6.0 - 8.0 343 350 230 Mexico has climatic advantages 214 compared to Central America or South America because mango 153 192 can be harvested during two 124 160 seasons and not only in one,96.2 in addition to producing the most popular and demanded varieties worldwide.2.2 2.3 2.3 2.9 5.8 5.6 4 5.1 5.5 7 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 18.6 13.2 14.7 3.0 4.9 3.2 5.4 2.9 1.8 0.4 6.5 25.4Exports 0.7 2.7 8.4 10.2 14.7 17.1 18.2 17.2 8.5 1.3 0.6 0.4 Mango production potential 107

AppleThe decrease in area devoted to apple orchards determines an annual decreaseof 0.4%; however, during the 2012-2017 period, the harvested volume of applehad a 13.7% average yearly increase.2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state(thousand tonnes) Chihuahua TenTdreenncdia 89.2 In 2017, the volume of apple obtained in Chihuahua 791 generated an income for the producers of 5.56 billion MXN. PArovmereadgieo 6425122008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 561 585 Durango Puebla 631 2.4 2.3 375 859Top 10 in production volume 717Main producing states 750Rank State 717Volume (tonnes) Variation (%) 714 2012-2017 National total Variations %2012 2017 1 Chihuahua 90.4 2 Puebla 375,045 714,149 184 3 Durango 7.8 4 Coahuila 207,139 589,227 -46.6 5 Veracruz -38.4 6 Nuevo Leon 34,107 36,773 2.3 7 Zacatecas -38.6 8 Hidalgo 61,137 32,652 -6.6 9 Chiapas -19.9 10 Sonora 36,752 22,653 -14.1 To obtain a dehydrated slice of this fruit, it must undergo an artificial 47.7 drying process that takes between eight and twelve hours; at the end Rest 9,221 9,431 0.4 of the process it will only retain 10% moisture. 6,457 3,967 2012-2017 Indicators 3,653 3,411 4,084 3,270 3,768 3,238 Share in the national production of fruits 1,621 2,395 100% 7,106 7,132 Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne tonnes MXN Thousand hectares 13.3 8,725 6,231 58 NA 54 714 0.8 34.2 33.7 15.7 1.7 8.1 kg8.0 8.2 Annual -1.7 NA -1.2 -0.4 15.7 2016-2017 -1.3 NA -1.7 13.7 2.1% 3.2% AAGR 2012 2017 2012-2017 Does not apply Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThe greatest harvests from Mexican apple orchards are carried out from August to October. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.2 24.5 53.8 13.2 6.7 0.3January February March April May June July August September October November December108

AppleWorld ranking Mexico 20t2h017world Mexico has 1% of the apple orchards 2012-2017 Foreign trade producer by area in the world, where one out of 29t2h012world every 100 apples that are harvested in Variation (%) 2012-2017 producer 714,149 tonnes the orb is obtained. Half of the apples harvested in the Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports 375,045 tonnes world come from China's orchards. Votlounmnees 284,110 931 -283,179 20 2232012-2017 Foreign trade Value 259 1.1 -257.9 -1.7 51.6 million USDThe significant consumption of this pomaceous fruit in Mexico leads to the acquisition of surplus volumes fromother countries. In 2017, the country disbursed 259 million USD for the foreign purchase of apple. Increase DecreaseCommercial origin-destinationIn 2017,twelve nations supplied apples to Mexico, with the purchase made to the United States standing out:279,000 tonnes, for which 252.3 million USD were paid. In 2012, this fruit was purchased from seven countries. EstadUosSUAnidos Germany leads the global 569,884* foreign purchase of this fruit when fresh, with 747,000 Belize tonnes; while Spain leads on dry apple purchases, with 19,000 tonnes. Argentina* USD Main Supplier Importer and Exporter Adequate geographical characteristics for the production Buyer (Mexican imports) (Mexican exports)Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology -10 to 10 °C Soils with a minimum depth of 50 cm, 308 1,300 to 2,200 1,000 to 1,500 pH of 5.5 - 6.0 MASL mm 263 248 259 245209 202 The ideal geographical 187 216 conditions for apple production are found mainly in the Sierra 166 Madre del Sur, although it is in the north of the country where most of the national production is obtained.0.4 0.3 0.4 0.7 0.7 1 0.8 0.7 2.2 1.1 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 8.0 8.0 11.3 9.0 11.7 11.7 9.5 6.6 4.3 6.0 6.9 7.0Exports 5.1 7.4 19.3 15.1 8.1 3.7 3.4 2.8 4.4 7.4 4.2 19.1 Apple production potential 109

GEO-REFERENCED REGISTERSThe importance of having Geo-referenced registers lies on the fact that their results allow to answer four main questions,among others: Whose is it?, Where is it?, How much is it? and In what condition is it?, and thereby contribute to thecreation of public policies aimed at the development of the primary sector. Sonora, Chihuahua, grape crops nut crops Oaxaca, coffee crops Chiapas, palm crops Jalisco, agave 5 1 crops METHODOLOGY 2 Michoacán, avocado 4 PUBLICATION OF Elaboration of registers crops FINDINGS SELECTION GATHERING OF FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND OF CROPS 3 INFORMATION Through printed and FISHING INFORMATION Agave digital media, the SIAP SERVICE Avocado COLLABORATION Geo-referencing in the and SAGARPA disseminate Coffee AGREEMENT field with GPS equipment the information generatedSource: SIAP. Nuts Palm The SIAP and SAGARPA and gathering of in the process 110 Grape combine actions and information associated resources for the elaboration with the crop of the registers MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK, RURAL FISHING INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT, SERVICE FISHING AND FOOD

GEO-REFERENCED APPLE REGISTERThe SIAP in coordination with the UNIFRUT have joined efforts for the elaboration of the apple register of the state ofChihuahua, which will allow to know –among other aspects– the production and yield of the crops and, thus, design publicpolicies that favor and encourage the production and national consumption of this fruit. Agreement Legal instrument for the purpose of joining efforts and resources for the preparation of the register Analysis Of the statistical and geographical information available for its integration to a Geographic Information System Processing Delimitation of the border of the crop with the use of satellite images and remote sensing techniques Collection Geo-referencing in eld with GPS equipment and gathering of production variables Verification/ Review of eld Validation information for its integrationSource: SIAP. Publication Presentation and dissemination of results through printed and digital media 111

Cantaloupe Even though the area sown with cantaloupe was smaller, improved yields allowed for an increase of 1.9% in 2017 production over the previous year. Percentage of the production value by state2012-2017 National production volume Sonora In 2017, the national(thousand tonnes) 23.1 production of this fruit generated a value of TenTrdeenndcia Coahuila 2.947 billion MXN. Sonora, 18.5 Guerrero and Coahuila 583 together contribute 62.5%. PArovmereadgieo 5665742008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 547Top 10 in production volume559Main producing states556 574Rank State 562Volume (tonnes) Variation (%) 527 2012-2017 National total 5622012 2017 1 Coahuila 594 5.4 2 Sonora 605574,213 605,134 13.6 Guerrero 3 Michoacan Variations % -0.5 20.8 4 Guerrero 134,176 152,390 2.5 5 Durango 22.7 On average, North American Cantaloupes 6 Colima 106,684 106,125 -14.6 range in weight from two to six pounds. 7 Chihuahua 123 8 Oaxaca 100,025 102,573 -7.1 2012-2017 Indicators 9 Jalisco -27.6 10 Baja California Sur 80,488 98,735 -18.3 179 Rest 63,443 54,162 -40.2 12,346 27,481 24,768 23,005 23,326 16,882 7,657 6,258 2,188 6,095 Share in the national production of fruits 19,113 11,427 100% Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 4 kg3.9 4.1 Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne tonnes MXN Thousand hectares 30.9 4,870 2,947 20 0.1 20 605 4.4 -2.1 -0.2 1.6 4.2 Annual -4.5 -89.4 -2.4 1.9 5.3 2016-2017 -1.2 -40.1 -0.6 1.1 3.3% 2.7% AAGR 2012-2017 2012 2017 Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThe harvest periods of this fruit make the national supply of cantaloupe possible throughout the whole year. 9.7 5.9 20.1 8.9 7.2 8.3 7.3 9.6 9.1 5.4 5.4 3.1January February March April May June July August September October November December112

CantaloupeWorld ranking Mexico 12t2h017world There are 96 countries in which 2012-2017 Foreign trade producer this agricultural good is grown. 11t2h012world Together, they generate just Variation (%) 2012-2017 producer 605,134 tonnes over 31 million tonnes. Mexico harvests 2% of said volume. Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports 574,213 tonnes China contributes just over half of the world volume of melon. Votlounmnees 32,285 137,458 105,173 72.2 2.42012-2017 Foreign trade Value 10.7 38.9 28.2 69.9 10.6 million USDThe country's cantaloupe foreign trade has two sides: on average, it imports 26,000 tonnes (mainly of the NorthAmerican variety), and exports 140,000 (of the Honeydew, Muskmelon and North American varieties) per year. IncreaseCommercial origin-destination Global cantaloupe exports exceed 2 million tonnes annually. OfThe United States is the country with which Mexico trades most of this fruit. During the 2012-2017 period, the that amount, Holland and Francenumber of buyer countries increased from one to three, while supplier countries went from seven to twelve. buy the second and third largest volumes, which represents an 32,853,224* RUeninitoeUdniKdiongdom opportunity for the Mexican fruit. USA JJaappóann* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports)Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Adequate geographical characteristics for the production 45.6 43.5 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology Up to 1,000 600 to 1,200 25 to 30 °C Medium-textured soils with low acidity, 46.2 41.1 38.9 40.9 MASL mm pH of 7.0 - 7.5 37.733.5 36.9 35.2 10.7 The production is concentrated in Coahuila; however, some 9.1 11.7 11.8 regions of Tamaulipas, Nuevo 6.1 Leon and Sinaloa have adequate geographical characteristics for the production of cantaloupe.7.7 7.1 6.3 6.8 8.42008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Exports ImportsMonthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 4.2 4.6 4.1 40.5 36.2 9.9 0.3 0.0Exports 5.8 6.3 5.6 8.7 20.8 5.8 0.9 0.1 0.0 10.1 24.8 11.1 Cantaloupe production potential 113

OrangeIn 2017, orange production reached a new historical high. Even though the orangegroves' area only grew by 90 hectares compared to the 335,000 of the previous year,the increase in harvested volume reported 26,505 additional tonnes.2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state(thousand tonnes) Veracruz is the greatest producer of this TeTnrdeenndcia fruit in the country; about 50% of the harvested volume is obtained from the 4,641 fields of this state. In 2017, it obtained slightly more than 3.78 billion for the PArvoemreadgieo commercialization of this fruit. 4,298 Nuevo Leon 10.6 Tamaulipas 16.14,2972008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Veracruz 4,193 43.8 4,052 4,080Top 10 in production volume 3,667Main producing states 4,410 4,533Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) 4,516 2012-2017 4,603National total2012 2017 4,6301 Veracruz 26.3 Variations %2 Tamaulipas3,666,790 4,629,75830.3 3 San Luis Potosi 28.1 4 Nuevo Leon 1,789,224 2,331,660 13.5 5 Puebla 63.7 6 Sonora 522,573 669,512 9.0 7 Yucatan 24.6 8 Tabasco 324,213 368,136 -4.9 9 Hidalgo 19.9 10 Oaxaca 204,750 335,109 70.7 -4.2 Rest 219,546 239,340 9.7 Around 73% of the total volume of a fresh orange is edible; the rest corresponds to the peel and seeds. 142,985 178,182 2012-2017 Indicators 153,595 146,134 77,926 93,422 35,457 60,532 Share in the national production of fruits 56,800 54,438 100% 139,719 153,294 Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne tonnes MXN Thousand hectares 335 NA 321 4,630 8,622 14.4 1,862 37 kg36.9 37.1 0.03Annual NA 2.0 0.6 9.2 -1.4 8.5 4.9 2.5 2016-2017 0.1AAGR NA -0.2 4.8 7.4 20.9% 20.8% 2012-2017 Does not apply Decrease Increase 2012 2017National monthly production (%)This citrus is marketed all year long, although 48% of the annual production is obtained from February to April. Mostly available Moderately available Least or not available 10.6 15.3 18.7 13.6 6.5 6.2 2.3 2.7 2.2 6.9 8.2 6.8January February March April May June July August September October November December114

OrangeWorld ranking Mexico 5 2017 Mexican fruit producers contribute 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world 6 out of every 100 tonnes of orange 5 2012 producer harvested orange in the world. Variation (%) 2012-2017 th world Brazil, the leading producer of this producer 4,629,758 tonnes fruit, contributes 1 out of every 4 Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports tonnes of the global volume. 3,666,790 tonnes Votlounmnees 16,553 75,644 30.4 59,092 -53.4 2452012-2017 Foreign trade Value 7.7 22.7 -27 413 million USDAmong the citruses that Mexico offers abroad, the volume of orange represents a share of 9%. Thefruit registered a historical maximum in exported amount and value in 2017. Also, orange juice, its Increase Decreasemain derivative, recorded outstanding levels of foreign sales: 228 million liters and 540 million USD.Commercial origin-destination95% of the exports are destined for the regional markets of the United States. The fruit is alsomarketed with distant nations such as Japan, the United Kingdom and Israel, to name a few. In 2012,the fruit was exported to eight nations, and in 2017, to nine. RUeninitoeUdnKidiongdom The three largest importers of orange are Holland 28,410U,4S2A3* JJaappóann with purchases of 600,000 tonnes, France with 516,000 and Germany with 452,000.* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter Adequate geographical characteristics for the production (Mexican exports) (Mexican imports) 30.4Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 750 1,200 to 2,000 20 to 25 °C Permeable and slightly chalky soils, MASL mm pH of 5.5 - 6.0 19.6 19.5 Chiapas and Nayarit have regions with the optimal 17.7 conditions to enhance the production of oranges. 10.5 8.4 9.5 9.5 8.37 8.4 7.7 6.2 6.9 5.9 5.66.6 5.6 5 3.42008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Exports ImportsMonthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 10.0 13.7 17.1 12.5 8.6 6.5 4.6 7.2 6.7 1.8 5.1 6.2Exports 7.0 9.1 12.6 11.4 15.8 11.9 7.7 4.4 2.0 4.0 4.9 9.2 Orange production potential 115

NopalThe area destined to the cultivation of nopal in 2017 reached 12,731hectares, which generated a volume that exceeded 829,000 tonnesof this vegetable.2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state(thousand tonnes) TenTdreenncdia Morelos generates about half 862 of the total volume of nopal. In 2017, the state obtained PArovmereadgioe an income higher than 560 million MXN for its sale. 7856832008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Estado de 744 Mexico 724Top 10 in production volume 11.9 777Main producing states 857 Morelos 787 32.6 825 813Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) 811 2012-2017 829National total2012 2017 Mexico City Variations %1 Morelos-3.2 23.3 2 Mexico City 856,543 829,468 9.9 3 Estado de Mexico -39.5 The most common size of this vegetable when sold 4 Puebla 341,642 375,437 11.5 is from 15 to 20 cm long, with an average weight of 5 Jalisco 147 100 grams per piece. 6 Michoacan 336,883 203,843 39.2 7 Baja California 222 2012-2017 Indicators 8 Tamaulipas 81,345 90,737 -14.5 9 Aguascalientes 77.4 10 Zacatecas 12,912 31,904 -6.3 101 Rest 22,363 31,124 84.8 6,713 21,623 17,157 14,667 7,150 12,680 10,230 9,581 4,032 8,090 Share in the national production of vegetables 16,118 29,782 100% Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 6.3 kg6.2 6.4 Annual Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne 6.9% 5.1%National monthly production (%) 2016-2017 Thousand hectares tonnes MXN 68.7 2,100 2012 2017The largest crops of this vegetable are obtained during the second quarter of the year. AAGR 13 NA 12 829 1,742 2012-2017 3.6 -17.4 0.9 NA -1.3 2.3 -15.5 -0.6 5.1 0.4 NA -0.1 -0.6 4.5 Does not apply Decrease Increase Mostly available Moderately available Least or not available 2.6 12.0 10.0 18.3 11.7 10.7 7.3 6.0 4.5 4.6 5.1 7.2January February March April May June July August September October November December116

Nopal 2012-2017 Foreign trade Variation (%) 2012-2017 Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports Votlounmnees 1 49,663 49,662 NA 70.7 Value .0004 162012-2017 Foreign trade 16 NA 68.2 million USDThe volume of nopal exported by Estado de Mexico reached its highest peak in 2017:49,663 tonnes. An opportunity for generating higher income from its international sale is Does not apply Increasefound in the commercialization of processed vegetable, instead of fresh.Commercial origin-destinationThe internationalization of this Mexican cactaceous is shown by the expansion of the coverageof buyer nations: in 2012, it was exported to six countries, while in 2017 it reached fifteen. 15,809,152* RCezpeúcbhlicRaeCphuecbalic SCoouretha dKeol rSeuar Several European and Asian countries have USA incipient purchases of this Mexican vegetable.* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports) 16Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Adequate geographical characteristics for the production 14 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 12.7 0 to 2,600 Up to 400 mm 18 to 26 °C Sandy and clay soils with high salt contents, MASL pH of 6.5 - 8.5 9.5 9.4 The largest production of nopal is located in the central 8 zone of Mexico; however, the geographic conditions3.7 3.6 of Chihuahua, Coahuila 4.1 and Durango can also be exploited for its growth. 2.9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0004 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Exports 7.0 8.0 12.1 8.8 8.3 7.6 8.2 8.1 7.5 8.9 7.7 7.8 Nopal production potential 117

NutsDuring the 2012-2017 period, nut production registered steady growth. Percentage of the production value by stateIn the last year, the harvests of walnut trees reported a volume thatexceeds 147,000 tonnes of the fruit, which is a reflection of the increasedarea sown with this crop.2012-2017 National production volume Sonora Chihuahua(thousand tonnes) 12.9 65.3 TeTnrdeenndcia Coahuila Chihuahua is by far the largest 11.1 producer of this product in 149 the country, and during 2017, its production of almost PArovemreadgieo 93,000 tonnes generated revenue for 7.45 billion MXN. 1122008 2009 2010 2001.01 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 201780 115Top 10 in production volume77Main producing states96 111Rank State 107Volume (tonnes) Variation (%) 126 2012-2017 National total 1232012 2017 1 Chihuahua 142 33.1 2 Sonora 147110,605 147,198 54.8 3 Coahuila Variations % 15.0 4 Durango 60,031 92,939 6.3 5 Nuevo Leon 29.1 6 Hidalgo 17,147 19,715 -25.4 7 San Luis Potosi -6.1 8 Estado de Mexico 15,003 15,955 49.9 Pecan is the main variety grown in Mexico; its shell, 9 Aguascalientes 104 known as \"paper husk\", represents between 45 and 10 Oaxaca 6,549 8,456 6.0 50% of its weight. -24.3 Rest 6,080 4,534 -29.5 2,751 2,584 568 852 197 401 Share in the national production of fruits 369 391 2012-2017 Indicators 100% 478 362 Area 1,432 1,010 Annual per capita consumption Volume Value Yield Average rural price Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne tonnes MXN 1.6 77,494 Thousand hectares 147 11,407 123 NA 90 0.90.8 kg1 7.8Annual NA 8.0 3.8 16.6 -3.9 12.3 2016-2017 4.6AAGR NA 5.3 5.9 19.0 0.6 12.4 0.6% 0.7% 2012-2017 2012 2017 Does not apply Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%)Nut harvests are practically entirely generated during the last months of the year. Mostly available Least or not available 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.7 19.2 32.8 47.0January February March April May June July August September October November December118

NutsWorld ranking Mexico 5 2017 There are 54 nut producing countries; 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world among them Mexico appears in one 5 2012 producer of the first places by volume, which Variation (%) 2012-2017 th world represents 3.8% of the global total. producer 147,198 tonnes In an area of 487,000 hectares, China Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports generates almost 48% of the total 110,605 tonnes production of nuts in the world. Votlounmnees 24,448 64,474 40,026 122 36.2 6102012-2017 Foreign trade Value 135 475 263 119 million USDThis fruit ranks 13th among the agri-food goods of Mexico that generate the most foreigncurrency for their sale abroad, mainly for the pecan variety. Imports of the fruit are made in Increaseperiods during which the national harvest is minimal or null.Commercial origin-destinationIn 2017, the nuts that Mexico bought abroad came from 10 different countries, while saleswere made to 17 nations. Six years before, it was purchased from 9 and sold to 13. Most of theMexican foreign trade of this fruit takes place with the United States. 556,625,875* In the world, Turkey is the largest importer of USA shelled nuts (59,000 tonnes annually), while Hong Kong Germany leads the Vietnam purchase of unshelled nuts (31,000 tonnes).* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter Adequate geographical characteristics for the production(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports)Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 1,800 0 to 800 mm 19 to 29 °C Soils with medium to heavy texture, 464 405 666 MASL pH of 6.5 - 7.5 610 278 270 There are parts of the Bajio region, north of Nuevo Leon 172 200 and Tamaulipas with favorable geographical conditions for the production of nuts.93.8 132 76 85.8 116 133 13517.4 15.8 18.6 25.8 37.3 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Nut production potential Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 15.6 13.6 13.6 7.8 8.7 8.3 12.1 4.0 9.0 3.3 1.5 2.5Exports 10.9 5.3 6.2 4.7 5.6 4.6 3.8 3.5 4.5 13.0 17.5 20.4 119

PotatoFrom the twenty-two states that produced the tuber in 2017, a dozen of themshow a decrease in their production volume, which caused a 4.5% reductionof the national potato harvest compared to the previous year.2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state(thousand tonnes) Sonora TenTrdeenndcia 24.5 1,782 Sonora and Sinaloa are the main producers of potatoes in the country; PArovmereadgioe during 2017, the volume of their crops generated a total income of 4.685 1,649 billion MXN. With smaller productions, Veracruz and Nuevo Leon obtained more than 1 billion MXN each for the commercialization of potato crops.1,6702008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Sinaloa 1,500 17.0 1,537 1,433Top 10 in production volume Veracruz 1,802Main producing states 10.0 1,630 1,679Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) 1,727 2012-2017 1,797National total2012 2017 1,7151 Sonora -4.8 Variations %2 Sinaloa1,801,618 1,715,4995.9 3 Puebla -3.0 4 Veracruz 412,065 436,213 35.8 5 Estado de Mexico -15.1 6 Nuevo Leon 342,406 332,101 6.1 7 Baja California Sur -36.0 8 Jalisco 124,283 168,819 19.1 9 Chihuahua 6.4 10 Michoacan 168,412 143,003 -18.5 -27.3 Rest 133,225 141,418 -31.5 Potato is an important part of the world food system; it is the fourth largest production in the world. 143,423 91,765 2012-2017 Indicators 75,375 89,808 63,216 67,268 77,548 63,164 Share in the national production of tubers 63,738 46,313 100% 197,928 135,627 Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 14.8 kg14.7 14.9 Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne tonnes MXN Thousand hectares 29.0 6,571 11,273 59 0.05 59 1,715 3.7 9.1 4.2 1.5 2.1 Annual -8.0 -62.8 -7.9 -4.5 1.1 2016-2017 -3.0 -51.6 -2.5 -1.0 95.9% 92.8% AAGR 2012-2017 Decrease Increase 2012 2017National monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThe availability of this tuber remains throughout the year; although the harvest volume is higher from January to March. 4.7 13.1 13.5 12.1 6.1 8.0 5.3 5.0 3.6 11.4 11.9 5.3January February March April May June July August September October November December120

PotatoWorld ranking Mexico 31s2t017world The Mexican volume of this crop 2012-2017 Foreign trade producer contributes five out of every thousand 34t2h012world tonnes to the world harvest. Variation (%) 2012-2017 producer 1,715,499 tonnes The large area sown with potato in China allows it to be a leading producer of this Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports 1,801,618 tonnes tuber, although its yields are lower than the international average. Votlounmnees 118,367 2,146 -116,221 31.4 31.72012-2017 Foreign trade Value 49.7 1.2 -48.5 29.2 58.2 million USDEven though Mexico has a significant harvest of potato, the growing internal demand leadsto the international purchase of this tuber; the volume acquired represents one tenth of the Increasenational consumption.Commercial origin-destinationThe largest volume of potatoes that Mexico imports comes from the United States; in 2017,the country acquired 118,000 tonnes for which it paid 49.2 million USD. The rest of theimported volume was purchased from seven other countries. UEnstiatedodsSUtnaidteoss Global imports of the tuber 1,206,582* reach over 12.5 million tonnes per year. The countries with the Belize most significant purchases are: Belgium, Holland and Spain. Costa Rica* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports) Adequate geographical characteristics for the productionForeign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology Loamy sandy textured soils with high organic 1,500 to 2,600 400 to 1,200 mm 15 to 20 °C content, pH of 4.8 - 5.6 49.7 MASL 47.4 46 The areas with the best 44.8 edaphoclimatic conditions are 43.4 located on the Trans-Mexican 42.2 Volcanic Belt, where Estado de35.5 38 38.4 Mexico, Puebla and Veracruz stand 33.3 out in the production of potatoes.0.8 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.9 0.5 0.7 1.2 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 7.9 7.4 7.9 7.2 8.5 7.5 7.2 8.4 8.4 9.5 9.4 10.7Exports 9.1 5.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.0 12.3 9.7 12.4 11.5 11.3 16.9 Potato production potential 121

PapayaThe production of papaya during the 2012-2017 period increased atan average annual rate of 6.2%, reaching a historical maximum of theharvested volume in the last year: 961,768 tonnes of the fruit.2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state(thousand tonnes) TenTrdeenndcia In 2017, there were 19 states that produced the fruit. Among them, 988 Oaxaca, Colima and Chiapas, which obtained the highest PArovmereadgieo income for its sale. Altogether, they obtained 3.195 billion MXN. 7726532008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 707 616Top 10 in production volume Colima 634Main producing states 19.2 713 765Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) The Maradol variety, of Cuban origin, is the most commonly 836 2012-2017 sown variety in Mexico; the weight of a fruit with a quality 884National total2012 2017 seal ranges between 1.5 and 2.6 kilograms. 9521 Oaxaca 34.9 9622 Colima712,917 961,768 135 2012-2017 Indicators Variations %3 Chiapas104 4 Veracruz 122,691 288,160 -1.6 Chiapas 5 Michoacan -12.1 14.0 6 Guerrero 82,391 167,805 86.8 7 Campeche -5.2 8 Jalisco 147,942 145,511 13.6 Oaxaca 9 Yucatan -0.7 31.4 10 Tabasco 121,676 106,895 -8.9 219 Rest 42,778 79,889 -36.7 45,601 43,232 23,642 26,862 24,938 24,768 20,050 18,272 Share in the national production of fruits 3,511 11,191 100% 77,697 49,184 Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 6.5 kg6.4 6.6 Annual Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne 4.1% 4.3% 2016-2017 Thousand hectares tonnes MXN 2012 2017 57.7 5,145 AAGR 19 NA 17 962 4,948 2012-2017 2.0 4.0 -3.1 NA -0.9 1.0 5.1 2.9 6.7 2.9 NA 3.2 6.2 13.2 Does not apply Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately availableThe national production of the fruit is harvested throughout the year, although a higher volume is obtained in February and March. 8.2 10.1 11.4 7.9 9.2 8.6 7.7 7.5 6.4 6.8 7.7 8.5January February March April May June July August September October November December122

PapayaWorld ranking Mexico 3 2017 Mexican papaya harvests rd world represent 7.3% of the total 5 2012 producer volume of this fruit in the world. 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world The global production of the fruit producer 961,768 tonnes amounts to slightly more than 13 Variation (%) 2012-2017 million tonnes; India harvests 712,917 tonnes 44% of said volume. Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports Votlounmnees 130 164,007 163,877 83.1 51.22012-2017 Foreign trade Value 0.149 77 76.851 104 33.2 million USDThere is no country with more international sales of papaya than Mexico; of the 361,000 annual tonsexported in the world, the Mexican volume represents 45.1%. Likewise, the national foreign sale of Increasethis fruit in 2017 exceeded by 56,000 tonnes the one of six years earlier.Commercial origin-destinationThe ever increasing acceptance of this Mexican fruit in the international market has allowed thenumber of buyer countries to double between 2012 and 2017, going from eight to sixteen. The UnitedStates is the main destination of this good, conducting the largest imports in the orb. CCaanaaddáa GAelermmaanniay 76,219,017* USA Singapore and El Salvador rank second and third respectively among the nations that import more of this tropical fruit, and they do not purchase from Mexico.* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports) 86.7Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Adequate geographical characteristics for the production 77 91 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 81 0 to 800 800 to 2,000 21 to 33 °C Loamy soils of medium texture and moderate depth, MASL mm pH of 6.0 - 6.5 57.8 Oaxaca, Chiapas and 60.6 Veracruz leverage their geographical conditions for 40.4 44.4 the production of papaya. 40.935.5 0 0 0 0.002 0.073 0.006 0 0.212 0.265 0.149 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Papaya production potential Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 5.7 0.2 16.9 13.8 10.0 1.5 0.0 1.5 17.2 19.4 6.9 6.9Exports 9.0 8.9 11.5 9.8 11.9 10.4 9.2 5.7 5.5 6.0 5.5 6.6 123

CucumberThe national area sown with cucumber in 2017 had a coverage of 20,000hectares, from which 956,000 tonnes were harvested. Percentage of the production value by state2012-2017 National production volume Baja California Sonora(thousand tonnes) 13.1 20.3 Treennddencia Sinaloa and Sonora stand out as the states with the highest 975 income obtained from the sale of cucumber; 1.780 and 1.114 PArvoemraegdieo billion MXN, respectively. 648 5022008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Sinaloa 434 32.3 477Top 10 in production volume 425Main producing states 641 637Rank State 708Volume (tonnes) Variation (%) 818 2012-2017 National total 8862012 2017 1 Sinaloa 956 49.3 2 Sonora Variations %640,508 956,00516.3 3 Michoacan 195 4 Baja California 283,329 329,501 35.8 5 Guanajuato 25.8 6 Yucatan 65,146 192,379 521 7 Morelos -3.0 8 Zacatecas 79,304 107,694 36.5 9 Jalisco 56.9 10 Colima 43,863 55,189 77.4 The common bitterness of cucumbers is generated by chemical 94.3 compounds called “cucurbitacins”, which are believed to be part Rest 7,710 47,904 42.6 of the defense system of this vegetable against predation. 36,632 35,515 2012-2017 Indicators 25,927 35,394 17,783 27,898 12,587 22,327 Share in the national production of vegetables 9,547 18,552 100% 58,680 83,651 Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 1.6 kg1.5 1.7 Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne National monthly production (%) tonnes MXN Thousand hectares More than half of the crops of this vegetable are harvested from January to April. 5,502 20 0.02 20 956 47.4 5,756 14.3 Annual 6.9 -92.1 8.5 7.9 17.8 -0.6 5.9 2016-2017 2.5 8.8 5.7 -7.3 5.7 8.3 5.2% 5.9% AAGR 2012 2017 2012-2017 Decrease Increase Mostly available Moderately available Least or not available 11.2 19.0 15.6 10.6 8.7 4.6 3.6 4.1 5.0 6.4 6.5 4.7 January February March April May June July August September October November December124

CucumberWorld ranking Mexico 7 2017 The Mexican harvest of this plant of th world the Cucurbitacea family contributes 8 2012 producer 1 of each 100 tonnes to the volume 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world generated globally. producer 956,005 tonnes With a visible advantage, Chinese Variation (%) 2012-2017 agriculture leads the harvest of 640,508 tonnes cucumber, contributing 77% to the Votlounmnees Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports international supply of this vegetable. 0 761,391 761,391 -100 41.12012-2017 Foreign trade Value 0 314 314 -100 101 million USDIn 2017, the exported national cucumber volume reached a historical peak once again, reaching761,391 tonnes. The value generated from external sales places the vegetable in 18th place among Increase Decreasethe agri-food products that bring the most foreign currency to Mexico.Commercial origin-destination The United States performs the largest foreign purchases of this vegetableThe North American market is the largest buyer of Mexican cucumber; in 2017, the United States (882,000 tonnes in 2017). Mexico is itsacquired 754,806 tonnes and Canada 6,430. In the aforementioned year, the vegetable was main supplier, although Germany alsoexported to five countries, three more than in 2012. represents an ideal market for the sale of Mexican cucumber, since it is the CanCaandaadá 309,011,171* second largest buyer in the world. USA Costa Rica* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports)Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Adequate geographical characteristics for the production 314 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 2,000 600 to 1,200 6 to 38 °C Medium-depth loamy soils, 286 MASL mm pH of 5.5 - 6.8 243 222 Chiapas, Nuevo Leon and Oaxaca 193 have adequate geographical characteristics to enhance the 156 production of cucumber. 131 138 13891.50.003 0.0115 0 0.012 0.001 2.5 0 0 0.0004 0 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Exports 11.6 11.1 10.1 8.7 10.3 5.8 5.6 4.1 3.8 6.6 11.2 11.1 Cucumber production potential 125

PearIn 2017, the harvested volume of pear was close to 28,000 tonnes: 3.6%higher than the previous year. The volumes generated by Puebla andMichoacan stand out.2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state(thousand tonnes) TTreennddencia Puebla harvests the highest volume of pear and Michoacan 27 receives the highest income from this fruit’s sales: 46 APvroemraegdeio million MXN during 2017. 25212008 2009 2010 2001.01 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 25 25 Veracruz 25 14.3 22 24Top 10 in production volume Puebla 24Main producing states 25.5 25 27Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) 28 2012-2017 Variations %National total2012 2017 1 Puebla 29.5 2 Michoacan 21,573 27,929 60.2 Michoacan 3 Veracruz 62.1 36.3 4 Morelos 7,094 11,364 341 5 Durango -59.2 6 Mexico 5,712 9,257 18.6 7 Chiapas -47.9 8 Chihuahua 465 2,049 4,479 9 Mexico City -42.5 10 Oaxaca 4,924 2,010 6.6 52.1 Rest 535 635 -2.0 Of the different varieties of this fruit consumed in Mexico, D ‘Anjou, Williams and French Butter pears are the most preferred. 1,094 570 10 450 529 304 258 275 Share in the national production of fruits 155 236 2012-2017 Indicators 100% 797 781 0.1% 0.1% Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 2012 2017 Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse Thousand hectares tonnes MXN 6.7 / MtoXnNne 4 NA 4 28 128 4.6 4,582 4.8 0.8 kg0.7 0.9 Annual -2.0 NA -0.9 3.6 5.6 1.9 2016-2017 -1.0 NA 0.5 5.3 15.3 9.5 AAGR 2012-2017 Does not apply Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThe largest volume of fruit is obtained during the August-October period. 0.1 0.2 0.2 1.9 4.3 7.7 11.1 25.2 20.7 22.8 3.8 2.0January February March April May June July August September October November December126

PearWorld ranking Mexico 38 2017 One out of every hundred pears 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world available in the world are the result 42 2012 producer of Mexican fruit farming. Variation (%) 2012-2017 nd world With a significant participation, pear producer 27,929 tonnes trees in China generate 70.9% of Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports the fruit globally. 21,573 tonnes Votlounmnees 69,354 64 -69,291 -28.3 1832012-2017 Foreign trade Value 73.6 0.082 -73.518 -17.7 121 million USDEven when the national harvests of this fruit are on the rise, its imports showed a slightrebound: in 2017, 69,354 tonnes were acquired. Increase DecreaseCommercial origin-destinationOf the volume of pear acquired by Mexico, 93.6% comes from the United States, another 4.4%from Argentina and the remaining 2% from four other nations. In 2012, pear was importedfrom four countries. At the international level, 2.7 million tonnes of pear are traded every year; of that volume, 271,000 are acquired by the Russian Federation. USA 81,997* Belize* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter Adequate geographical characteristics for the production(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports) 80Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 73.6 Above 2,000 800 to 1,200 20 to 22 °C Medium textured soils with clay tendencies, silty soils MASL mm 98.4 97.8 with good drainage, pH of 5.8 -7.181.1 89.5 85 Mountain regions of 67.9 Jalisco, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas have 55.3 favorable conditions 48 for the development of pear plantations.0.079 0.042 0.043 0.037 0.037 0.051 0.067 0.037 0.048 0.082 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Pear production potential Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 8.2 9.9 9.5 8.4 9.0 7.6 9.5 5.8 7.4 9.2 8.5 7.0Exports 2.7 6.6 9.6 8.0 7.2 5.9 5.5 4.3 7.1 7.3 8.9 26.9 127

PineappleBetween 2012 and 2017, the yields obtained from the pineapple sown areahelped sustain the growing annual trend of 4.5% in volume. 2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state (thousand tonnes) Treennddencia Two thirds of the production of600 this agricultural good correspond 921 to Veracruz, leading state in volume and revenue from its sale. APvroemraegdeio 7927182008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 749 702 Nayarit 743 5.2 760 772Top 10 in production volume Veracruz 817Main producing states 68.0 840 876Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) 945 2012-2017 Variations %National total2012 2017 1 Veracruz 24.4 2 Oaxaca 759,976 945,210 12.3 3 Tabasco 26.5 4 Nayarit 538,749 604,929 18.8 Oaxaca 5 Quintana Roo 69.7 10.4 6 Jalisco 103,116 130,437 234 7 Colima 230 In Mexico, this fruit is classified into three categories according to its weight for 8 Chiapas 47,506 56,456 68.0 its commercialization: “A”, “B” and “C”. The weight in kilograms for each of these 9 Campeche 43.8 classifications is: over 1.5, from 1 to 1.5 and less than 1, respectively. 10 Guerrero 27,376 46,445 NA -27.7 Rest 10,920 36,521 918 10,134 33,490 16,050 26,960 5,332 7,667 0 1,439 Share in the national production of fruits 763 551 2012-2017 Indicators 100% 31 316 4.3% 4.2% Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 2012 2017 Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse tonnes MXN 47.2 / MtoXnNne Thousand hectares 3,966 5.1 4,196 43 NA 20 945 1.9 21.0 12.1 6.9 kg6.8 7.0 Annual -0.3 NA 2.6 7.9 11.8 7.1 2016-2017 2.8 NA 2.5 4.5 AAGR 2012-2017 Does not apply Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThe largest amounts of this fruit are collected between June and August. 8.2 7.6 10.0 9.8 7.6 12.1 12.7 10.7 5.2 6.6 5.5 4.0January February March April May June July August September October November December128

PineappleWorld ranking Mexico 9 2017 Mexican crops contributes 3.4% of the 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world world production of this tropical fruit. 9 2012 producer The harvest of pineapples around the Variation (%) 2012-2017 th world world reaches a volume close to 26 producer 945,210 tonnes million tonnes; Costa Rica has a share Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports of 11.4% of the total. 759,976 tonnes Votlounmnees 811 88,129 87,317 -22.7 56.1 Value2012-2017 Foreign trade 1.6 42.4 40.8 18.7 77.3 million USDGeographical proximity and availability of the harvest throughout the year are factors that explain thelevel of the volume that Mexico exports to the largest importer of the fruit in the world: the United States. Increase DecreaseCommercial origin-destinationThe national volume of pineapple allowed greater surpluses for its exports, and in turn, the expansion ofthe territories where the fruit is sold: 23 countries in 2017, versus 8 in 2012. CaCnaandadaá PNaeístehseBraljaons ds Holland and Germany rank second and third in the imports of pineapple, with 41,909,270* 284,000 and 145,000 annual tonnes, USA respectively. Mexico could increase its sales of this fruit to those nations.* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports)Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Adequate geographical characteristics for the production 43.9 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology Below 800 1,000 to 1,500 25 to 27 °C Sandy and sandy-clay soils, 37.9 42.4 MASL mm pH from 4.5 to 5.5 25.7 23.9 24.8 Due to their geographical 22.8 characteristics, Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas and 20.7 Campeche have optimal16.9 17.5 conditions to foster the production of pineapple. 0.3 0.4 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.1 0.9 2.3 1.6 Exports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 ImportsMonthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Pineapple production potential Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 12.52 112.5.6 6.03 36.54 40.24 130.49 78.64 171..99 182.35 163..36 123.90 153.6.1Exports 56.2 193.9.2 135.03 135.37 124.58 75.83 74.3 36.42 94.37 54.93 54.71 56.79 129

BananaThe volume of banana obtained in 2017 was 6.5% lower compared to theprevious year; mainly due to a fall in yields across eight producing states.2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state(thousand tonnes) TTerennddencia Chiapas obtains the highest production of the fruit, but 2,283 Tabasco’s selling prices place it as the leader in revenue APrvoemraegdeio derived from its sale. 2,1982,1512008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2,232 2,103Top 10 in production volume Tabasco 2,139Main producing states 30.9 2,204 2,128Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) Colima Chiapas 2,151 2012-2017 9.3 23.9 2,262National total2012 2017 2,3851 Chiapas 1.2 For its sale, the fruit is packed into cardboard boxes with a capacity Share in the national 2,2302 Tabasco2,203,861 2,229,519 -11.6 of between 12 and 15 kilograms each, requiring a temperature of production of fruits Variations %3 Veracruz approximately 14 °C for its transportation. 4 Colima 778,869 688,900 8.1 100% 5 Jalisco -26.7 2012-2017 Indicators 6 Michoacan 554,374 599,504 24.5 7 Guerrero 76.8 8 Oaxaca 282,132 206,883 14.0 9 Nayarit 12.7 10 Puebla 143,410 178,487 10.8 -20.2 Rest 98,108 173,503 14.5 69.9 140,621 160,376 70,618 79,576 59,911 66,376 42,387 33,840 26,585 30,440 6,847 11,634 Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million Tonnes MXN tonnes MXN / hectare / tonne Thousand hectares 80 NA 77 2,230 6,966 28.9 3,124 13.4 kg13.3 13.5 0.3Annual NA -1.4 -6.5 2.0 -5.2 9.1 3.6 2016-2017 1.3AAGR NA 1.2 0.2 3.8 -1.0 12.6% 10.0% 2012-2017 Does not apply Decrease Increase 2012 2017National monthly production (%) Moderately availableMexican banana plantations generate a volume that allows a steady supply throughout the whole year. 7.7 8.9 8.4 7.4 8.3 9.5 8.9 8.2 7.8 8.4 8.5 8.0January February March April May June July August September October November December130

BananaWorld ranking Mexico 12 2017 Mexican banana plantations 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world contribute 1 of every 50 kilos to the 12 2012 producer international supply of banana. Variation (%) 2012-2017 th world India contributes a quarter of the world producer 2,229,519 tonnes production of bananas. Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports 2,203,861 tonnes Votlounmnees 126 577,976 577,850 7.5 86.82012 -2017 Foreign trade Value 0.505 260 259.495 201 113 million USDMexico could climb to 9th world place in exported banana volume if its foreign sales growth rate prevails. TheMexican amount sold abroad in 2017 was 1.8 times that of 2012. IncreaseCommercial origin-destinationMexico’s sanitary conditions in the plantations and its volumes of organic farming have favored the increase in thenumber of destinations for the external sale of this good, which went from 18 to 37 during the 2012-2017 period. 172,653,413* Netherlands The international trade of this fruit USA totals more than 21 million tonnes Japan per year. Mexico provides banana to several of the countries with the most significant purchases, including Germany, with whom it could increase its sales volume.* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports) 260Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Adequate geographical characteristics for the production Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 800 700 to 1,000 25 to 30 °C Loamy, clay, alluvial, ventilated and drained soils, 196 MASL mm pH of 6.0 - 7.5 169 181 151 Nayarit and Sinaloa have optimal geographical 122 conditions to increase the productive potential of banana plantations. 54.8 62.2 61.129.50.016 0.255 0.305 0.222 0.168 0.326 0.355 0.321 0.294 0.505 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 20.9 0.0 19.6 0.7 3.1 4.2 0.0 1.0 0.0 21.0 6.9 22.6Exports 6.3 7.5 9.0 9.0 9.5 8.2 7.6 8.3 8.6 9.2 9.5 7.3 Banana production potential 131

BANANA: tropical fruit of popular consumptionThe banana, a tropical fruit of daily consumption in many countries, is characterized by its thick skin, yellow color (when ripe inits main varieties) and easy detachment. On the inside it is composed of a white or yellowish pulp. For commercial purposes,there are different identification groups: Cavendish, Gros Michel, Ibota and Pome among others.2016 Banana production by country Country Tonnes Ranking Main varieties of banana in Mexico World 113,280,305 1st Grand Naine Dominico According to the variety of the fruit, its India 29,124,000 2nd weight may vary between 80 and 200 China 13,066,778 3rd Plantain Tabasco grams; from this mass, 20% corresponds toIndonesia 7,007,125 4th the banana peel and 80% to its pulp. Brazil 6,764,324 5th Ecuador 6,529,676 6th Tabasco variety is the most preferred Philippines 5,829,142 7th among consumers, for which 12.26 Angola 3,858,066 8th MXN per kilogram are paid.Guatemala 3,775,150 9thTanzania 3,559,639 10th 2017 Municipal surface with banana plantations in Chiapas Rwanda 3,037,962 11thCosta Rica 2,409,543 12th 130 countries have Mexico 2,384,778 13thColombia 2,043,668 14th banana plantations. India and Vietnam 1,941,935 15th China generate slightly over Egypt 1,341,478 NA 37% of theavailable supply of Rest 20,607,041 tthis fruit in the world.The leaves of the banana tree are used in regional gastronomy and traditional medicine. In Las Margaritasrecent years, its commercialization in international markets has become important. In the case ofMexico, the exported volume in 2017 was greater than 190 tonnes. No surface 219 municipalities in 19 states are banana 5 to 176 ha producers. Chiapas is the leading producer 132 213 to 620 ha of the fruit, 37 of its municipalities with 1,252 to 2,564 ha the plantation generated together 689,000 More than 3,350 ha tonnes, which represent 30.9% of the total national volume. Suchiate Source: SIAP with data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO.

ONE MEXICAN WOMAN USED TO SELL FRUIT…Mexican agriculture produces a great diversity of fruits in 1.6 million hectares of orchards in which around 20.5 million MEXICOtonnes are harvested annually. This volume has excellent acceptance in the national and international markets. Fresh, dried,canned or juiced, Mexican fruit is an excellent food supplement. 2017 Main fruits grown in Mexico 6th Worldproducerof fruits 4thFruit exporter (tonnes)Production Exports4,629,758 75,644 2,513,391 729,650 2,229,519 577,976 2,029,886 1,003,002 1,958,491 424,072 1,331,508 670,284 Orange Lime Banana Avocado Watermelon961,768 164,007 945,210 88,129 714,149 931 658,436 283,419 605,134 137,458 470,232 17,054 Pineapple Apple Strawberry Av. Benjamín Franklin 146, Colonia Escandón, Miguel Hidalgo, México D.F., Cantaloupe Prickly Pear C.P. 11800, Tel. 01 (55) 3871 8500 www.siap.gob.mx441,873 22,932 415,889 195,899 324,666 12,528 270,399 70,086 198,216 20,789 147,198 64,474 Grapefruit Grape Guava Blackberry Coconut NutsAmong the less popular fruits harvested in Mexico, the following stand out: 120,184 72,262 Jackfruit Litchi Rambutan Nanche Dragon fruit Raspberry 22,193 t 20,742 t 9,681 t 7,742 t 5,530 t Quince Pitaya Passion fruit Star fruit Sugar apple 5,030 t 4,678 t 1,081 t 628 t 379 t Custard apple Loquat Star apple Persimmon Mangosteen 259 t 69 t 61 t 53 t 35 tt: tonnesSource: SIAP, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), General Customs and the UN. 133

RoseDuring the 2012-2017 period, the national volume of this ornamentalplant grew at an average annual rate of 6.6%, as a result of the increasein the harvested area and in yields.2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state(thousand grosses) TTerenndedncia Rose floriculture extends across 11 states, Estado de Mexico being 8,413 the largest producer. Its sales in PA7rvo,em1ra3egd2eio 2017 generated 1.47 billion MXN.6,684 0 Queretaro 6,6962008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 7.0 6,367 6,518Top in production volume Estado de 6,559Producing states Mexico 6,981 74.5 7,142 6,814 Puebla 8,547 11.1 9,012Rank State Variations %Volume (grosses)Variation (%) 2012-2017 National total 2012 2017 1 Estado de Mexico 37.4 2 Morelos 6,558,964 9,011,683 27.2 3 Puebla 29.2 4 Queretaro 5,415,680 6,887,909 293 5 Jalisco 59.4 6 Oaxaca 561,665 725,525 739 7 Hidalgo NA 8 Guerrero 157,892 621,044 -33.2 9 Mexico City -25.8 10 Tlaxcala 374,690 597,075 -65.5 One of the main purposes for this flower is its ornamental use; -78.4 although it is not the only one. It is also acquired by the cosmetics, 18,464 154,953 pharmaceutical and even exotic gastronomy industries. 0 8,590 2012-2017 Indicators 11,556 7,720 7,831 5,812 4,938 1,705 Share in the national production of ornamentals 6,250 1,350 Area Volume Value Yield Average 100% rural price Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Ghreocstsaerse Thousand hectares grosses MXN 5,212 /MgrXoNss 9,012 1,977 219 2 NA 2 Annual 0.9 NA 0.01 5.4 20.7 5.4 14.4 2016-2017 4.2 NA 4.7 6.6 6.6 1.8 0.1 23.3% 26.0% AAGR 2012-2017National monthly production (%) Does not apply Increase 2012 2017A significant part of the Mexican cultivation of this flower is conducted so that its harvest satisfies Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availablethe high demand that takes place during some holidays and national celebrations. 1.6 16.1 13.2 6.0 10.4 7.5 4.5 5.2 6.0 5.2 9.7 14.6January February March April May June July August September October November December134

Rose 2012-2017 Foreign trade Variation (%) 2012-2017 Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports Votlounmnees 2 2,953 2,952 -89.9 94.5 Value2012-2017 Foreign trade 0.068 6.4 6.332 -68.4 -2.4 million USDIn 2017, the exported volume reached a historical maximum: 2,953 tonnes, which generated 6.4million USD in foreign currency for the country. Increase DecreaseCommercial origin-destinationThe United States is the number one destination of the national exports of this ornamental flower;the purchased volume represents 99.4% of the total. Between 2012 and 2017, there were fourmarkets for the international sale of Mexican roses. Canada Worldwide, the commercial value of rose imports is 6,289,980* around 3 billion USD annually. USA Holland is the country that earns the most foreign Belize currency for the external purchase of this flower.* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports)Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Adequate geographical characteristics for the production 8.1 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 1,800 to 2,500 700 to 1,000 12 to 25 °C Clay-loamy soils, loamy-clay-silty soils , silt or even 7.3 MASL mm clay soils, , pH of 6.0 - 7.5 6.6 6.2 6.44.8 4.8 4.5 4.5 5.1 Regions of Jalisco, Guanajuato and Michoacan have favorable geographical characteristics to potentiate the production of rose.1.3 Exports Imports 0.692 0.634 0.396 0.217 0.243 0.098 0.136 0.175 0.0682008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Rose production potential Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 0.0 0.0 5.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3 0.2 2.7 90.6 0.0Exports 4.6 20.8 7.0 7.2 19.9 6.2 5.0 5.2 5.5 5.7 5.6 7.3 135

Watermelon Percentage of the production value by state The improvement in watermelon harvesting techniques has enabled Sonora a greater national production of the fruit; an 11% increase in 2017 37.1 compared to the previous year. In 2017, the income2012-2017 National production volume from the sale of (thousand tonnes) this fruit exceeded 4.615 billion MXN; of Treennddencia that amount, 1.712 correspond to Sonora. 1,149 APrvoemraegdeio 1,0721,1882008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 1,007 1,037Top 10 in production volume Jalisco Veracruz 1,002Main producing states 9.9 9.4 1,034 953Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) For its sale, watermelon must have a minimum 946 2012-2017 weight of 1.5 kilograms per unit. 1,020National total2012 2017 1,2001 Sonora 28.8 2012-2017 Indicators 1,3322 Jalisco1,033,524 1,331,508 95.0 Variations %3 Chihuahua1.8 4 Veracruz 250,250 488,094 -4.1 5 Guerrero 27.2 6 Nayarit 127,616 129,923 36.4 7 Campeche -6.6 8 Oaxaca 123,118 118,116 -5.1 9 Sinaloa 22.5 10 Colima 89,953 114,448 39.0 -12.3 Rest 50,264 68,546 7.3 65,371 61,056 49,843 47,317 34,593 42,361 28,352 39,395 Share in the national production of fruits 38,315 33,615 100% 175,849 188,636 Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 5.4 kg5.3 5.5 Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNneNational monthly production (%) Thousand hectares tonnes MXN 1,332 32.1 3,466The availability of national watermelon is higher between February and May. 42 1 41 4,615 3.6 8.6 Annual 5.0 -55.0 7.1 11.0 20.6 3.1 7.7 5.9% 6.0% 2016-2017 1.9 -2.6 2.0 5.2 13.3 2012 2017 AAGR 2012-2017 Decrease Increase Mostly available Moderately available Least or not available 7.2 11.3 12.8 14.4 11.8 7.4 7.3 6.5 5.4 5.6 6.1 4.2January February March April May June July August September October November December136

WatermelonWorld ranking Mexico 10 2017 The volume of watermelon originated 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world in Mexico allows the country to rank 11 2012 producer as one of the 10 main producers of this Variation (%) 2012-2017 th world cucurbitaceae in the orb. producer 1,331,508 tonnes China holds the leadership in the global Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports production of the crop, contributing 1,033,524 tonnes 67% of the total harvested volume. Votlounmnees 1,213 670,284 669,072 163 192012-2017 Foreign trade Value 0.497 127 126.503 78.7 63.2 million USDIn Mexican fruit exports, the flow of watermelon generates the seventh largest amount of foreigncurrency, mobilizing the third largest volume. During the 2012-2017 period, an average annual increase Increaseof 21,000 tonnes was recorded. Regularly, 187 countries import thisCommercial origin-destination fruit, including the United States, Germany and Canada, who are theIn 2017, there were eight nations that acquired Mexican watermelon; four more than those registered six top importers in the world. Mexicoyears earlier. The challenge in Mexico is focused on increasing the volume exported to European countries. could supply a greater volume to the German and Canadian markets. 127,312,154* ItIatlaialy JaJpaópnan USA* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports) Adequate geographical characteristics for the productionForeign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 400 400 to 600 18 to 32 °C Light, loamy, sandy and silt-sandy well-drained soils, MASL mm 140 pH of 5.5 - 6.5 118 126 127 98.9 Southern regions69.1 76.0 74.6 of Tamaulipas have 74.1 78.1 production potential for the growth of watermelon. 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.497 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Watermelon production potential Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 11.5 9.7 52.9 16.7 7.5 0.0 1.5Exports 5.7 6.5 10.5 20.2 25.4 4.1 1.7 0.4 1.8 11.4 7.8 4.5 137

Fodder sorghumDuring 2017, farmers from 16 of the 27 states that are producers of this Percentage of the production value by statecrop obtained larger volumes per hectare. In Sinaloa, the yield duringthe aforementioned year exceeded the previous year in 6.2 tonnes. Sonora 12.92012-2017 National production volume(thousand tonnes) Coahuila By value, Coahuila is the leading 17.5 producer of fodder sorghum; APvroemraegdeio the sale of this agricultural good in 2017 granted an 4,332 income for 337 million MXN. TTrenddencia 3,1515,2142008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 5,081 4,621 Sinaloa 3,938 15.0 5,429 4,786Top 10 in production volume 4,477Main producing states 3,218 3,037Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) 3,547 2012-2017 Variations %National total2012 2017 1 Sinaloa -34.7 2 Coahuila 5,428,720 3,546,988 60.9 3 Durango -56.9 4 Sonora 374,209 602,078 -58.4 5 Chihuahua 7.5 6 Jalisco 1,382,891 596,229 -43.6 7 Michoacan -15.7 8 Guerrero 991,367 412,550 -41.9 9 Baja California -14.5 10 Nuevo Leon 344,026 369,775 -43.4 -33.8 Rest 611,581 344,733 -22.6 Prior to its cutting, fodder sorghum for silage must reach a height of between 2 and 3 meters. 365,318 308,046 2012-2017 Indicators 431,982 251,183 207,479 177,458 297,461 168,226 Share in the national production of fodders 91,642 60,649 100% 330,765 256,060 Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne tonnes MXN Thousand hectares 1,926 194 1 193 3,547 18.4 543 13.2 Annual 15.0 219.3 14.5 16.8 -7.5 2.0 -3.0 2016-2017 -2.8 0.7 -5.8 -27.7 -5.5 -8.2 4.7% 2.9% AAGR 2012-2017 2012 2017 Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableOne quarter of all the green sorghum grown in the country is cut during November. 6.5 4.3 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.6 4.0 15.4 11.5 15.6 25.9 10.0January February March April May June July August September October November December138

Fodder sorghum 2012-2017 Foreign trade Variation (%) 2012-2017 Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports Votlounmnees 0 15 15 NA -90.2 Value 0 1,6592012-2017 Foreign trade USD 1,659 NA -93.5The production level of sorghum in the country is very similar to the volume of this forage Does not apply Decreaserequired by national livestock, reason why the external commerce of this crop is minimal. Among countries, the trade ofCommercial origin-destination this fodder when green is not significant, derived mainlyIn 2017, Mexico only exported 15 tonnes, all of them to the United States. from the speed at which the plant dehydrates; that is why 1,659* it is traded in pellets or flour. USA* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports) Adequate geographical characteristics for the productionForeign trade evolution (USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 1,800 500 to 1,200 21 to 31 °C Silty-loamy soils, silt clay-loamy soils, 206,631 MASL mm non-calcareous soils, pH of 5.0 - 7.0 95,372 Tamaulipas, Campeche and Yucatan have suitable 68,892 geographical conditions to potentiate the production of fodder sorghum.23,167 137 23,913 25,408 14,796 1,590 4,332 2,139 1,659 8,529 0 0 0 224 0 0 02008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Exports ImportsMonthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Fodder sorghum production potential Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Exports 0.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 139

Grain sorghumIn 2017, the reduced sowing area and the 29,000 hectares that Percentage of the production value by statewere compromised determined an annual drop of 3.1% in volume. Tamaulipan farmers of this2012-2017 National production volume grain enjoy the largest area(thousand tonnes) destined for its cultivation; in 2017, their production was APvroemraegdeio valued at 6.364 billion MXN. 6,280 Treennddencia 5,3846,593 0 Sinaloa Tamaulipas 6,1082008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 6.8 41.6 6,940 6,429Top 10 in production volume 6,970Main producing states 6,308 8,394Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) 5,195 2012-2017 5,006National total2012 2017 Guanajuato 4,8531 Tamaulipas -30.4 20.1 Variations %2 Guanajuato6,969,502 4,853,110-21.4 3 Sinaloa -40.8 4 Michoacan 2,808,108 2,205,889 -27.9 5 Nayarit -58.8 6 Morelos 1,495,737 886,207 -46.8 7 Jalisco 8 San Luis Potosi 454,873 328,002 6.6 9 Puebla -4.8 10 Campeche 713,877 294,257 -14.3 1.3 Rest 366,231 194,747 83.3 One seed of RB-Norteño sorghum can -39.9 generate plants with panicles that reach 175,085 186,592 a size of up to 28 centimeters. 189,013 179,864 112,323 96,244 93,568 94,810 40,258 73,793 Share in the national production of fodders 520,427 312,704 2012-2017 Indicators 100% Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse Thousand hectares tonnes MXN 3.4 / MtoXnNne 4,853 15,307 3,154 1,456 29 1,428 -5.1Annual 33.5 -5.6 -3.1 -1.0 2.7 2.1 -2.4 -1.6 2016-2017 AAGR -5.5 -24.6 -4.7 -7.0 -8.4 6.0% 3.9% 2012-2017 2012 2017 Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not available The sowing of sorghum during different months across the producing states determines 17.6 16.8 8.2 0.7 5.6 15.7 16.0 two moments of maximum harvest: June-August and November-January. 7.4 2.1 0.9 4.5 4.5January February March April May June July August September October November December140

Grain sorghumWorld ranking Mexico 4 2017 Eight out of every hundred tonnes of sorghum 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world harvested in the world are a result of the 1 2012 producer agricultural activity of Mexico. Variation (%) 2012-2017 st world A planting area for this crop of 2.5 million producer 4,853,110 tonnes hectares allows the United States to lead Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports the production of this grain. 6,969,502 tonnes Votlounmnees 419,201 6,817 1.6 -412,384 -75.7 17,5602012-2017 Foreign trade Value 67.7 -66.1 -85.8 1,427 million USDThe level of availability of other fodder grains in the country and the prices at which they are offered in theinternational market, influenced the decrease of the volume of grain sorghum imported by Mexico. Increase DecreaseCommercial origin-destinationIn 2017, virtually all of this grain that Mexico purchased came from the United States. Currently, from thedomestic supply of the country, imports account for 9%, while in 2012 that share was 18.9%. 1,115,319* Globally, imports of this USA grain exceed 8 million annual tonnes; from NNicaircagauraagua that volume, 5 million GuaGtueatmemaalala correspond to China.* USD Main Supplier Importer and Exporter Buyer (Mexican imports) (Mexican exports) Adequate geographical characteristics for the productionForeign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 1,500 500 to 1,000 22 to 32 °C Deep soils without excessive salt contents, well- 647 MASL mm drained, with no hardened layers, pH of 5.5 - 7.5 414 397 478 The areas of greatest348 320 potential are being exploited adequately; Tamaulipas, Sinaloa and Guanajuato stand out.0.01 0 0 0 0 0 12.9 39.9 112 617..67 Exports 1.1 0.3 1.5 Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%)Imports Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 12.7 9.2 15.8 19.6 13.9 6.9 7.5 4.9 2.2 3.0 2.8 1.5Exports 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.0 15.9 37.8 26.8 19.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 Grain sorghum production potential 141

SoyIn the 2012-2017 period, soybean production registered an average annual increaseof 11.8%, mainly because larger areas were destined for its planting in Tamaulipas,Sinaloa, San Luis Potosi and Campeche. 2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state (thousand tonnes) Terennddencia Tamaulipas and Campeche550 are the main producers of 502 soybean in the country; in 2017, the economic revenue APvroemraegdeio for the sale of this crop generated 1.046 and 0.683 280 billion MXN, respectively.2751532008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Tamaulipas 121 34.4 168 205Top 10 in production volume Campeche 248Main producing states 22.5 239 387Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) 341 2012-2017 509National total2012 2017 San Luis Potosi 4331 Tamaulipas 74.9 16.4 Variations %2 Campeche247,500 432,92715.6 3 San Luis Potosi 462 There are several by-products derived 4 Sinaloa 128,299 148,286 43.8 from this legume: flour, oil, sauce, tofu, 5 Chiapas NA milk, and even synthetic meats. 6 Sonora 16,881 94,843 -8.4 7 Yucatan 407 8 Veracruz 50,257 72,250 963 9 Quintana Roo -4.0 10 Nuevo Leon 0 30,181 258 24,521 Rest 26,263 24,049 458 3,880 19,681 1,674 17,804 18,452 17,708 1,737 6,216 7 1,625 51 283 Share in the national production of oilseeds 2012-2017 Indicators 100% Annual per capita availability Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 38.6 kg38.5 38.7 Annual Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million Tonnes MXN 37.1% 64.8% 2016-2017 Thousand hectares tonnes MXN / hectare / tonne 2012 2017 AAGR 266 4 263 433 3,036 1.6 7,013 2012-2017 -4.9 67.6 -5.5 -15.0 -12.6 -10.0 2.8 13.1 18.5 13.0 11.8 11.7 -1.1 -0.1 Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThe harvest of this oilseed takes place mostly between October and February. 16.9 7.7 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.1 7.2 27.6 39.6January February March April May June July August September October November December142

SoyWorld ranking Mexico 17 2017 The Mexican contribution to 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world the international availability of 17 2012 producer soy represents 2%. Variation (%) 2012-2017 th world From the volume generated by producer 432,927 tonnes soybean producing countries, Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports that of the United States 247,500 tonnes stands out, with a contribution Votlounmnees 4,338,242 382 -4,337,860 24.8 471 of 35% of the global total. 0.2272012-2017 Foreign trade Value 1,669 -1,668.773 -12.5 331 million USDThe Mexican oil and food industry demands a significant amount of soy beans, which is satisfied withdomestic and foreign volumes. In 2017, imports represented 79.5% of the national total available Increase Decreasevolume of this agricultural product, slightly less than six years earlier, when 87.2% was reached.Commercial origin-destination In the world, China performs the largest imports of this oilseed.In 2017, the soybean that Mexico acquired from abroad came from the United States (3.941 million In 2017, it acquired 95.5 milliontonnes), Brazil (255,000 tonnes) and Paraguay (142,000 tonnes). tonnes. It is followed by Holland and Mexico, with volumes of 227,037* around 4 million tonnes each. USA* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter Adequate geographical characteristics for the production(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports)Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 1,600 450 to 1,000 20 to 28 °C Neutral, slightly acidic soils, flat, well-drained, MASL mm of loamy texture, pH of 6.0 - 6.5 1,908 1,984 1,969 Some regions with optimal conditions for its cultivation1,701 1,669 are located in Sinaloa, 1,515 Nayarit, Michoacan, Guerrero 1,582 1,502 1,549 and Oaxaca. However, soy sowing in those states is not 1,357 at its maximum potential.0.125 0.099 0.128 0.097 0.053 0.201 0.248 0.174 0.044 0.227 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 6.9 7.3 7.8 8.3 9.5 7.7 8.6 9.4 9.0 9.4 8.5 7.6Exports 25.0 1.5 0.3 65.7 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 1.7 0.8 3.0 1.8 Soy production potential 143

TobaccoIn 2017, the convergence of better yields and the increase in the sownarea favorably impacted the volume of tobacco leaf obtained, whichwas 8.7% higher than the previous year.2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state(thousand tonnes) Treennddencia Nayarit has the greatest crop of this good. In 2017, the sale 18 of the production volume reported revenues of 482 APvroemraegdeio million MXN to its farmers. 13112008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 8 7Top in production volume Nayarit Veracruz 10Producing states 86.1 12.4 15 A Burley tobacco leaf is the result of a drying Chiapas 15Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) process without exposure to sunlight. 1.3 15 2012-2017 13National total2012 2017 161 Nayarit 13.2 172 Veracruz15,23517,243 13.9 Variations %3 Chiapas0.3 4 Guerrero 13,560 15,441 66.4 5 Tabasco -16.7 1,387 1,392 -91.2 220 366 51 42 17 2 Annual per capita availability 2012-2017 Indicators Share in the national production of agroindustrials 0.2 kg0.1 0.3 Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 100% Annual Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne 0.1% 0.1% 2016-2017 Thousand hectares tonnes MXN 2.3 32,500 2012 2017 AAGR 8 0.004 8 17 560 2012-2017 1.5 0.3 5.0 -97.2 7.1 8.7 9.0 0.9 7.6 1.6 NA 1.6 2.5 10.3 Does not apply Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThe largest amount of tobacco leaf in the country is cut between March and May. 0.4 1.1 20.7 28.8 36.1 8.0 0.1 0.3 0.5 1.7 0.9 1.4January February March April May June July August September October November December144

TobaccoWorld ranking Mexico 35 2017 In Mexico, the tobacco plantations 2012-2017 Foreign trade th world have higher yields than the world 38 2012 producer average. Variation (%) 2012-2017 th world China’s tobacco plants contribute producer 17,243 tonnes slightly over 42% to the global Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports volume harvested of this crop. 15,235 tonnes Votlounmnees 16,095 3,591 -12,504 6.1 -51.72012-2017 Foreign trade Value 94 23.5 -70.5 -12 -29.8 million USDThe country has an unfavorable trade balance in tobacco leaf. During 2017, 16,095 tonneswere imported and 3,591 were exported. Increase DecreaseCommercial origin-destination Belgium, Germany and China are the nations with theThe tobacco imported by Mexico was purchased from 15 different countries, while the largest foreign purchases ofexported volume went to 23. In 2012, the exported volume was destined to 31 nations. raw tobacco, with 186,000,In both transactions, the United States is the main trading partner. 160,000 and 147,000 tonnes, respectively.5,841,532* USA Dominican Republic Nicaragua* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports) Adequate geographical characteristics for the productionForeign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 600 700 to 1,500 20 to 30 °C Soils of light to medium texture,144 150 143 MASL mm pH of 5.0 - 7.5 136 106 105 94 The sowing of this crop could 107 be strengthened in certain regions of the country, since 80.5 86.2 they have the optimum conditions for its production.56.6 48.7 Such is the case of Sinaloa, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas. 31.821.9 28.7 24.7 29.2 33.5 34.4 31.2 32.8 23.5 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2016Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 11.5 5.9 8.0 13.2 4.6 16.4 4.2 6.4 10.6 7.5 8.8 2.9Exports 3.0 4.3 3.2 2.4 5.4 3.0 6.1 8.3 31.3 21.8 9.4 1.8 Tobacco production potential 145

TomatilloThe cultivation of tomatillo shows an unbeatable behavior, which is aresult of the greater amount of the vegetable obtained per sowing unit.2012-2017 National production volume Percentage of the production value by state(thousand tonnes) TTerennddencia Sinaloa contributes the highest volume to the national supply 719 of this vegetable, but Zacatecas has the best sales price, which APrvoemraegdeio causes its greater participation in the total production value. 6546092008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Sinaloa Zacatecas 648 10.7 11.3 720 563Top 10 in production volume 595Main producing states 588 661Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) Jalisco 684 2012-2017 13.1 698National total2012 2017 7731 Sinaloa 29.9 In Mexico, the National Seed Inspection and Certification Service has Variations %2 Zacatecas595,197 773,35164.5 a record of 11 Mexican varieties of this vegetable, among which are: 3 Jalisco 52.7 Diamante, Manzano, Tepetlixpa, Milpero, Tetela and Potrero. 4 Puebla 91,601 150,697 28.1 5 Michoacan 19.9 2012-2017 Indicators 6 Sonora 58,600 89,464 10.7 7 Estado de Mexico 33.3 8 Nayarit 64,903 83,162 -2.3 9 Hidalgo -22.1 10 Morelos 48,579 58,222 109 27.7 Rest 44,881 49,702 28.3 33,337 44,427 42,202 41,227 46,244 36,001 11,226 23,418 17,706 22,610 Share in the national production of vegetables 135,918 174,420 100% Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price 5.1 kg5.0 5.2 Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million /Thoencntaerse / MtoXnNne tonnes MXN Thousand hectares 3,515 43 0.4 43 773 18.1 4,546 16.9 Annual 0.7 -49.8 1.6 10.8 7.6 9.0 5.5 2016-2017 4.7 2.1 -0.2 -28.0 0.6 5.4 4.8% 4.8% AAGR 2012-2017 2012 2017 Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableIn the national market, domestic tomatillos are supplied throughout the whole year. 16.5 9.6 10.0 7.6 6.4 3.4 8.1 8.7 7.1 8.9 7.3 6.4January February March April May June July August September October November December146

Tomatillo 2012-2017 Foreign trade Variation (%) 2012-2017 Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports Votlounmnees 0 148,814 148,814 NA 28.42012-2017 Foreign trade Value 0 73.4 73.4 NA 79.7 million USDBetween 2012 and 2017, Mexican exports of tomatillo showed an increase of 9,000 tonnes on averageper year. Currently, one in five tonnes of the national harvest is destined for the international market. Does not apply IncreaseCommercial origin-destinationIn 2017, this Mexican vegetable was exported to seven countries; three more than in 2012. The UnitedStates is the main destination for the vegetable; purchases made by other nations are incipient. 73,346,490* United Kingdom There are six countries with which USA Netherlands Mexico could increase its sales of tomatillo; mainly the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.* USD Buyer Main Supplier Importer and Exporter(Mexican exports) (Mexican imports) 73.4Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Adequate geographical characteristics for the production 66.6 64.7 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 1,200 600 to 1,200 18 to 25 °C Siliceous, clayey, light-textured soils, MASL mm pH of 5.0 - 6.8 50 54.732.5 33.0 40.9 The highest volume of this 34.9 crop is located in the optimal regions. Its production could 26.2 be enhanced with the use of technological innovations.0.007 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.014 0 0 Exports Imports2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Monthly distribution of foreign trade (%)Imports Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Exports 7.9 7.2 7.8 7.7 9.7 8.5 8.3 9.1 7.2 8.6 8.2 9.8 Tomatillo production potential 147

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE IN MEXICO1.126 million hectares for organic production 27, 749 162, 386 11, 380 952 , 171 Main processed organic products certified certified sowed hectares being hectares of wild (featured generic products) producers hectares converted collection Fruit preserves / jamsCoffee Safflower Avocado Area sown by main products44,226 10,805 9,804 (hectares) Maize Juices / nectars 9,291 Agave Industrial products 7,541 Fodders 7,491Mango Sesame7,394 5,313 Orange Sorghum Beans 3,989 3,444 2,965 Damiana Distillates Bread-making products 2,241 Chia Tomato Mexico-United States foreign trade of organic products 1,773 1,713 (million USD) Mexico's Exports Mexico's Imports 141.5 172.1 278.5 154.4 137.9 133.3 Others Others Others 0.9 5.7 19.3 Main organic products of animal origin 15.3 Others Main producing states 32.3 Nuevo Leon 22 9 1 4,106 tonnes 43.5 Others Coahuila 11.2 32.4 Others 5,912 tonnes Chiapas 30.5 Guanajuato Oaxaca 35.6 Sonora Yucatan 9.4 12.9 Morelos 21.2 38.7 Estado de Mexico 37 tonnes 174 tonnes Campeche 19.2 11.1 Morelos million liters Guerrero 26.7 10.6 5.5 Sinaloa 21.4 Yucatan Jalisco 18.0 37.3 13.5 11.3 Estado de Mexico 27.1 9.2 14.9 Jalisco Morelos Guanajuato Nuevo Leon 23.0 10.6 38.9 131.3 60.1 55.3 48.6 71.9 43.1 2015 2016 2017 2015 2016 2017Source: SIAP, cwith data from the Organic Certification Bodies, authorized by SENASICA, preliminary data, and from Data Source, U.S. Census Bureau Trade Data, USDA. 148

AGRI-FOOD PRODUCTS WITH The designation allows:DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN The safeguarding of the craftsmanship and traditions ofThe Designation of Origin is the denomination that receives a good with unique attributes in relation to the producers based on quality standards, which in their casegeographical area of its production, to the natural and human factors that intervene in its production for legal are imposed by the Mexican O cial Standards.protection purposes. The conditions to improve the dissemination, Mexico has 13 products related to agriculture with promotion and o ering of the protected product at a unique attributes that uphold their regional, national and international level. Designation of Origin A better sales price, while being respectful of the traditional production methodsand their quality.Tequila Product DOAgave tequilero Agricultural crop The uni cation of the work of all the artisans and/or producers authorized to use it, which Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit, Tamaulipas Location generates a spirit of trade union protection. Mezcal Fostering the organization of the productive Agave mezcalero sector and promoting of producers’ access to the national and international markets. Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Oaxaca, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas A guarantee to the consumer of the speci c characteristics and quality level of the good. Sotol A legal framework of defense and protection Sotol or desert spoon for the producer against imitations. Coahuila, Chihuahua, DurangoBacanora Café Veracruz Chile habaneroAgave bacanora Coffee cherry Habanero chili Sonora Veracruz Campeche, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Charanda Cacao Grijalva Sugarcane Cacao Michoacan Tabasco Arroz Morelos Vainilla de Papantla Café Chiapas Paddy rice of the morelos variety Vanilla Coffee cherry Morelos Puebla, Veracruz Chiapas Chile Yahualica Mango Ataulfo Chili Mango Jalisco, Zacatecas ChiapasSource: SIAP with data from the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property and the World Intellectual Property Organization. 149

GrapefruitDuring the 2012-2017 period, the increase in the grapefruit plantations’area was marginal; however, the 0.9% growth in its production duringsaid period was originated by better yields in some states. Percentage of the production value by state2012-2017 National production volume TTerennddencia During 2017, the value of(thousand tonnes) the grapefruit production of 436 Veracruz, the leading state, exceeded 558 million MXN. PArvoemraegdeio Tamaulipas 423 14.64252008 2009 2010 20101 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Veracruz 432 48.5 401 397Top 10 in production volume 415Main producing states 425 425Rank StateVolume (tonnes) Variation (%) Michoacan 424 2012-2017 16.2 438National total2012 2017 4421 Veracruz 6.4 According to the color of their flesh, grapefruits Variations %2 Michoacan415,471 441,873-7.3 are classified as: white, pink and red or ruby red. 3 Tamaulipas 60.0 4 Nuevo Leon 261,549 242,409 46.9 2012-2017 Indicators 5 Campeche 32.1 6 Sonora 40,500 64,808 61.5 7 Puebla -40.2 8 Yucatan 35,542 52,205 51.0 9 Sinaloa -69.6 10 Oaxaca 26,426 34,902 301 -58.0 Rest 13,514 21,820 -19.2 20,221 12,093 4,208 6,355 7,324 2,229 294 1,178 Share in the national production of fruits 2,285 959 100% 3,608 2,916 Annual per capita consumption Area Volume Value Yield Average rural price Sown Lost Harvested Thousand Million Tonnes tonnes MXN / hectare MXN Thousand hectares / tonne 1,151 25.0 19 NA 18 442 2,606 19.8 -5.9 3.4 kg3.3 3.5 Annual 7.9 NA 7.2 0.9 9.9 0.5 18.8 2016-2017 8.6 1.0 NA 0.7 1.2 2.4% 2.0% AAGR 2012-2017 2012 2017 Does not apply Decrease IncreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThe most important harvest of this citrus takes place between October and December. 5.9 8.1 8.2 7.1 11.6 4.6 3.5 3.9 5.8 16.2 13.3 11.8January February March April May June July August September October November December150