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World ranking Lime 1st 2nd world India world producer producer Mexico 2,523,500 tonnes 2,120,613 tonnes 2015 foreign trade Globally, the area with lemon trees covers Mexican plantations are the second in 2014-2015 variation (%) one million hectares, a quarter of which is extension, 13.9% of the world volume located in India. is harvested there.2015 foreign trade Votlounmnees Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports ValueLime stands out among the main agricultural products that Mexico exports, in 2015 it generated 1,635 618,967 617,332 -43.4 17.8foreign exchange for 375.6 million USD. million USD 1.8 375.6 373.8 -34.7 0.6Commercial origin-destination Increase DecreaseOf the 23 countries to which lemon is exported, the United States acquires 91%, while the fewimports of the citrus are also made from that country. 312,862,087* United Kingdom Buyer Main USA Netherlands (Mexican exports) Supplier (Mexican imports) Importer and Exporter * USDPoland, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Austria and Romania acquire significant volumes o3f7li3m.2e from other countries;they represent a market of interest for Mexico. 375.6Foreign trade evolution (million USD) 373.2 Adequate geographical characteristics for production 375.6 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 1,500 900 to 2,500 20 to 30 °C Loamy or sandy-loamy soils with depth 286.1 MASL mm and good humidity; pH 6.0 to 8.3 201.5 219.6 286.1 233.9 219.6 233.9 157.4 201.5 The main lime producing area is located in Michoacan; nevertheless, 151.4 the majority of the states have 136.1 157.4 adequate characteristics.103.9 151.4 136.1103.90.4 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.6 1.6 1.0 0.9 2.8 1.8 Exports2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 202.1I8m4porta21c0i.o18n5es ImportsMo200n.40t6hly2d00i.06s7trib2u00t.04i8on o2f00.0f3o9reig200n.160trad2e10.(16%1 ) E1x.p0ortacio0n.e9s 2014 2015 2012 2013 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun ExpJourtla cionAeus g SeIpm porOtaccti oneNs ov DecImports 9.2 5.2 14.5 13.1 7.5 11.9 9.8 7.4 8.3 4.4 3.7 5.0Exports 6.2 5.5 6.2 6.6 8.3 9.2 9.8 11.0 10.4 9.4 9.1 8.3 Lime production potential 99







































Nopal 2015 foreign trade 2014-2015 variation (%)2015 foreign trade Votlounmnees Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports ValueA promising outlook for the foreign sale of nopal is perceived; in 2015 the 0 42,585 42,585 NA 25.9exported volume of the vegetable was 25.9% higher than the previous year. million USD 0 12.69 12.7 NA 35.1Commercial origin-destination Increase Does notNorth America is the main destination region, particularly the United States, applywhere 42,563 tonnes were exported. Canada Buyer Main (Mexican 12,576,376* China exports) USA Supplier (Mexican imports) Importer and Exporter * USD Even though 13 other countries acquire Mexican nopal, their purchases are incipient. Adequate geographical characteristics for productionForeign trade evolution (million USD) 12.7 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 2,600 Up to 400 mm 18 to 26 °C Sandy or clay soils with high salt contents;10.6 MASL pH of 6.5 to 8.5 10.0 9.3 8.1 9.5 9.4 The greatest production of nopal is 8.0 concentrated in the Center of the country; its production potential also 5.4 extends to areas of the high plateau; 4.1 however, is not very significant there. 0.0 0.003 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Exports Imports 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Monthly distribution of foreign trade(%) Exportaciones Importaciones 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 6.7 10.1 12.5 8.5 7.0 8.1 7.4 7.5 8.0 7.5 8.1 8.6 Nopal production potential 119

Nuts Several climatological factors influenced the yield Percentage of the production value by state of nut cultivation during 2015. This resulted in a lower harvested volume. Sonora Chihuahua 11.0 70.5 2006-2015 National production volume (thousands of tonnes) Coahuila Nut orchards from Chihuahua are the most 9.4 productive in the country; about 80,000 tonnes were harvested from them, which generated an economic contribution of 6.076 billion MXN. APvroemraegdieo 98 2006 2007 2008 2000.09 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 201568 79 Top 10 in production volume80 Main producing states115 77 96Rank State Volume Variation (%) The pecan nut is the main vaiety cultivated in Mexico. 111 (tonnes) 2014-2015 107National total 2015 inYideldicators Contribution to the national 1261 Chihuahua 122,714 -2.4 production of fruits Variations % 1232 Sonora79,934 -0.2 3 Coahuila 15,028 9.8 0.6% 4 Durango 12,509 -14.6 5 Nuevo Leon 7,143 5.9 6 Hidalgo 3,354 -34.1 7 San Luis Potosi 2,477 -15.5 8 Aguascalientes 367 -40.0 9 Oaxaca 363 16.7 10 Jalisco 337 3.9 268 5.3 Rest 934 -10.5 Surface Annual per capita consumption Sowed Lost Harvested Volume Value Yield Average rural price Thousand hectares Thousand Million MXN Tonnes / tonnes hectare MXN / tonne 113 NA 79 123 8,620 1.6 70,244 0.7 Kg.0.6 0.8 Annual 4.3 NA 5.0 -2.4 39.6 2014-2015 -7.0 43.1 9.0 AAGR 4.7 NA 4.0 6.7 16.3 2.6 2006-2015 Does not apply Increase DecreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Least or not availableAlmost all of the production is generated during the last quarter of the year. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 1.5 18.0 36.7 43.3January February March April May June July August September October November December120

World ranking Nuts1st 6thworld China worldproducer producer Mexico1,700,000 tonnes 106,945 tonnes 2015 foreign tradeNuts are harvested in 52 countries, the planted Mexico contributes with 3.1 percentarea covers 999,000 hectares, and the leading to the global production of nuts.country obtains 49.2% of the world total. 2014-2015 variation (%)2015 foreign trade Imports Exports Trade balance Imports ExportsThe trade balance for this fruit is favorable, stimulated by the growth of sales Votlounmnees 26,069 68,953 42,884 12.1 1.8to Asian countries. Value 116.3 463.57 347.3 35.4 14.4Commercial origin-destination million USDMexico sends nuts to 19 countries, allocating 81.8% to the United States; Increasealso, from this country comes 96.1% of the volume imported. 399,248,461* Buyer Main USA (Mexican exports) Hong Kong Supplier Vietnam (Mexican imports) Importer and Exporter* USDThe Netherlands and the United Kingdom are listed as opportunity markets for Mexico.Foreign trade evolution (million USD) Adequate geographical characteristics for production 463.6 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 1,800 0 to 800 mm 19 to 29 °C Soils with medium to heavy texture 405.4 MASL and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 278.0 The largest nut production is found 269.7 in the areas of Chihuahua and Sonora, although the Bajio area 171.9 199.7 has better production potential.106.9 108.4 93.8 131.7 76.0 116.312.8 13.5 17.4 15.8 18.6 25.8 37.3 85.8 Exports 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Imports 2014 2015Monthly distribution of foreign trade(%) Exportaciones Importaciones Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 8.1 9.2 9.4 14.4 16.2 9.5 5.4 7.9 5.3 7.2 1.7 5.7Exports 12.4 8.8 6.2 2.3 3.2 3.3 3.0 4.0 3.9 10.9 21.0 21.0 Nut production potential 121

Pecan Nuts: Annual consumption of pecan nuts per person 2015 (gramos1)Queen of Mexican dried fruits Mexico is the country that 330Some trees produce fruits that have a seed or almond called “nut” inside of them. When it consumes the most Pecan Nuts. 220has reached a minimum percentage of moisture, it is considered a dry fruit. Some varieties 210are suitable for human consumption, such as the Brazil nut, Macadamia nut, cashew nut,walnut, and Pecan nuts. Regarding the latter, Mexico has global signi cance. Brazil Nuts 29,965 tonnes1 Pecan nuts MacNaudtasmia 1st world exporter 200 170 101,109 tonnes1 46,399 tonnes1 In 2015, Mexico exported 22 mil 738 tonnes1 120United States and Mexico of Pecan Nuts, which represents 56% of the world Cashew Nuts 40 exported volume of this fruit. 738,861tonnes1 2nd producer Mexico harvests 40,824 tonnes1 of Pecan Nuts; that is 40.1% of the world volume. El árbol de nogal Some interesting facts Carya illinoinensis es origen del fruto The walnut tree The fruit is covered by an The quality of Mexico's Carya illinoinensis outer layer called husk Pecan Nuts meets is the fruit's origin international standards Walnuts 720,410 tonnes1 The nutritional value of Pecan The acorn sprouting begins three years after planting. Autumn is the season when the germinated fruits are ready to be harvested. Nuts is evident in its high content The nuts are sold in the following forms: in bulk without selection; selected by percentage of seed and of nutrients and calori c value. by size in sacks to retailers and wholesalers; husked, and halved. Most of the Pecan Nuts are sold husked Nutrients in a portion of 100g of edible Nuts Pecan Nuts can be distinguished by their thin husk, also known as“paper husk”, which makes the process of breaking it easier. This nut is characterized by its pleasant smell and taste.Calories 691 Kcal Phosphorus 277 mgProtein 9.17 g Magnesium 121 mg 1Volume in Kernel Units, that considers only the weight of the almond in the nut.Saturated Fats 6.18 g Sodium 0 mg Sources: SIAP and International Nut and Dried Fruit Council Foundation.Monounsaturated fats 48.8 g Potassium 410 mgPolyunsaturated fats 21.6 g Vitamin A 56 IUCarbohydrates 13.9 g Vitamin E 1.4 mgFiber 9.6 g Vitamin B6 0.21 mgSelenium 3.8 mcg122

Mexico Supreme Quality (MCS):working for the Mexican countrysideIt is a program of the SAGARPA and the Ministry of Economy, administered and operated by a civil association composed of producers, packers and organizations of the agrifood sector.Its mission is to increase the competitiveness of Mexican products in domestic and foreign markets, through the promotion of good quality and safety practices covered underthe Mexico Supreme Quality label.It is a public-private partnership whose purpose is to assist alongside the Federal Government to incorporate the domestic and exportable market o er to the largest number of certi edcompanies that o er agrifood products with the highest environmental, quality, safety, and social responsibility standards in the national and international levels. 2.1 1,650 Horticultural Sector Results 2003-2016 million hectares municipalities bene ted served, of the certi able universe in 26 states TrainingDissemination of the Main pillars Support and 1.3 5 millionprogram and national to foster technical assistance jobs the sector mpeiollpiolne health legislation generated bene ted per yearSupport for private Analysis and monitoring Operating structure of MCScerti cation audits of contaminants --------------- Liaison, equivalence and / or Quality requirements. recognition with international Technical annexes by product. certi cation standards ------------------------------ ------------------------------------ 1,835 6 Livestock Sector Results 2015-2016 Safety.production species Social responsibility. units served Environment. bene ted Traceability. 68 816 ----------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- municipalities production bene ted units Fruits and vegetables. in 20 states TIF. were certi ed Good livestock and aquaculture production -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- practices. 123

Potato The national potato volume grew by 2.9% during 2015, APvroemraegdieo Percentage of the production value by state as a result of the increase in the planted area of the main producing states. 1,625 Sonora 28.4 2006-2015 National production volume (thousands of tonnes) Sonora and Sinaloa have similarly sized potato fields; however, better yields are obtained in Sonoran crops. Sinaloa 19.0 1,5232006 2007 2008 20009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Mexico 1,751 8.5 1,670Top 10 in production volume 1,500Main producing states Contribution to the national 1,537 production of tubers 1,433Rank State Volume Variation (%) This tuber originates in Peru; the Incas called it \"papa\", and the 1,802 (tonnes) 2014-2015 Spanish \"patata\" derived from a confusion with the name of another 94.3% 1,630National total tuber from the so called New World: the sweet potato or batata. 1,6791 Sonora 1,727,346 2.9 Variations % 1,7272 Sinaloa431,988 10.3 2015 inYideldicators 3 Mexico 329,930 11.8 4 Puebla 170,638 20.8 5 Veracruz 145,292 -15.1 6 Nuevo Leon 130,898 -24.9 7 Baja California Sur 104,985 -4.9 8 Chihuahua 82,496 8.0 9 Michoacan 73,865 35.1 10 Jalisco 60,387 11.3 57,556 1.3 Rest 139,312 -9.0 Surface Annual per capita consumption Sowed Lost Harvested Volume Value Yield Average rural Million MXN price 15.3 Kg.15.2 15.4 Annual Thousand hectares Thousand Tonnes / 2014-2015 64 0.1 64 tonnes 11,669 hectare MXN / tonne 1,727 AAGR 4.2 775.6 3.6 -2.6 27.1 6,756 2006-2015 0.4 -5.5 0.4 2.9 5.4 1.4 -0.7 -5.4 1.0 3.9 Increase DecreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThis tuber has three high production seasons during the year. 9.0 5.9 11.7 5.3 5.4 4.3 11.8 11.9 7.4 5.0 10.9 11.4 April May June July August September October November December January February March124

World ranking Potato1st 38thworld worldproducer China producer Mexico95,941,504 tonnes 1,629,938 tonnes 2015 foreign tradeA fourth of the world's production of Four of every thousand kilograms of the 2014-2015 variation (%)this tuber is grown in this country, world volume of this crop are obtainedwhich also has the highest yields. from potato fields of our country.2015 foreign trade Imports Exports Trade balance Imports ExportsTo meet domestic demand, in 2015 Mexico acquired 21,000 more tonnes of potato Votlounmnees 123,611 1,623 -121,988 20.2 -14.8than in 2014. This meant an increase of 20.2 percent in foreign purchases. Value 46.0 0.5 -45.5 -2.9 -45.1Commercial origin-destination million USDBelize buys almost the entire exported volume, while the main suppliers are the Increase DecreaseUnited States and China. United Buyer Main (Mexican States 512,306* exports) Belize Supplier (Mexican Argentina imports) Importer and * USD Exporter Belgium and the Netherlands are listed as the largest importers of potatoes in the world. Adequate geographical characteristics for productionForeign trade evolution (million USD) Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology Loamy, sandy texture with high 47.4 1,500 to 2,600 400 to 1,200 mm 15 to 20 °C organic content; pH of 4.8 to 5.6 44.8 46.0 MASL 42.2 The production potential is being 35.5 38.0 38.4 under-exploited, due to the fact that the greatest production takes place in 33.3 the North-west of the country, instead of in the region of the Central Plateau, 25.9 where they should have the highest 22.7 harvest volumes. 0.2 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.9 0.5 Exports Imports 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Monthly distribution of foreign trade(%) Exportaciones Importaciones Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 7.9 7.7 7.9 7.7 7.3 8.5 8.4 9.2 8.5 8.6 9.3 9.0Exports 13.7 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.6 14.5 10.5 10.8 13.7 14.8 10.6 Potato production potential 125

Papaya In 2015, the area planted with papaya reached 17,513 Percentage of the production value by state hectares distributed in 20 states, standing out Oaxaca with 2,520 hectares. Oaxaca stands out as the main state in both volume and value 2006-2015 National production volume of papaya production; in 2015, (thousands of tonnes) it generated 1.266 billion MXN. APrvoemreadgioe 753 7992006 2007 2008 20009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 919 653Top 10 in production volume Colima 707Main producing states 14.6 616 634Rank State Volume Variation (%) Oaxaca Chiapas 713 (tonnes) 2014-2015 31.7 17.7 765National total 8361 Oaxaca 883,593 5.6 Papaya is classified in calibres for commercialization; the largest Variations % 8842 Chiapas274,5250.5 size corresponds to fruits of more than 2 kilograms in weight. 3 Colima 162,876 2.1 4 Veracruz 108,997 10.7 2015 inYideldicators Contribution to the national 5 Michoacan 102,488 25.3 production of fruits 6 Guerrero 51,846 7.9 7 Jalisco 41,002 1.3 4.4% 8 Campeche 26,083 14.5 9 Yucatan 21,896 -14.5 10 Quintana Roo 18,261 -9.0 16,956 7.9 Rest 58,661 16.0 Surface Annual per capita consumption Sowed Lost Harvested Volume Value Yield Average rural price 66.1 Kg.6.2 Annual Thousand hectares Thousand Million MXN Tonnes / 2014-2015 18 NA 16 tonnes hectare MXN / tonne 884 3,993 AAGR 9.1 NA 9.2 55.7 4,519 2006-2015 -2.2 NA -2.2 5.6 10.9 -3.2 4.9 5.4 1.1 6.6 3.4 Does not apply Increase DecreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available39.7% of the national volume of this fruit is harvested from March to June. 5.9 7.5 10.9 8.9 10.4 9.5 7.4 8.0 6.2 7.6 8.4 9.3January February March April May June July August September October November December126

World ranking Papaya 1st 5thworld worldproducer India producer Mexico5,544,000 tonnes 764,514 tonnes 2015 foreign tradeThere is no country that exceeds the 6.2% of the world production of papaya originatescontribution of India to the production of this from the plantations located in Mexico.tropical fruit, which amounted to 44.6 percent. 2014-2015 variation (%)2015 foreign trade Votlounmnees Imports Exports Trade balance Imports Exports ValueThe growth in external demand for this Mexican tropical fruit allows exports to continue to rise. 180.2 146,715 146,535 NA 11.7 million USDCommercial origin-destination 0.2 91.0 90.8 NA 12.4Of the 13 countries that buy papaya from Mexico, the United States stands out with more than146,000 tonnes corresponding to 99% of the total exports. Increase Does not apply United Kingdom Main 90,790,828* Canada Buyer USA (Mexican exports) Supplier (Mexican imports) Importer and Exporter* USDSingapore, El Salvador, Portugal, Spain and Hong Kong show great buying opportunities for Papaya production.Foreign trade evolution (million USD) 91.0 Adequate geographical characteristics for production 81.0 Altitude Rain Temperature Edaphology 0 to 800 800 to 2,000 21 to 33 °C Loamy soils of medium texture and MASL mm moderate depth; with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5 57.8 The coastal zones of Mexico are the 60.6 main regions where papaya is planted, Oaxaca being an important state, as its38.6 40.4 44.4 geographical conditions allow to enhance 35.7 35.5 the optimal development of this product. 40.9 0.02 0.00003 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.002 0.1 0.01 0.0 0.2 Exports Imports 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Monthly distribution of foreign trade(%) Exportaciones Importaciones Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecImports 20.0 19.8 22.1 11.7 10.0 8.3 0.8 1.7 1.0 0.0 0.0 4.6Exports 4.4 6.8 9.7 8.7 8.8 9.8 8.5 9.0 8.7 9.5 7.8 8.3 Papaya production potential 127

Cucumber A greater volume harvested of this vegetable in 2015 is Baja California Percentage of the production value by state attributed to the growth of the sown area and to better 9.3 yields obtained in the main producing states. Four out of every 10 tonnes of Mexican Sonora cucumbers are produced in Sinaloa, 2006-2015 National production volume 14.9 where horticulturists obtained 1.766 (thousands of tonnes) billion MXN for the 2015 harvest. APvroemraedgieo 563 496 Sinaloa 490 43.4 502 4342006 2007 2008 20009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 477 425Top 10 in production volume 641Main producing states 637 708Rank State Volume Variation (%) In a Mexican greenhouse it is possible to harvest Variations % 818(tonnes) 2014-2015 up to 179 tonnes of cucumber per hectare. National total 1 Sinaloa 817,800 15.6 2015 inYideldicators Contribution to the national 2 Sonora 359,910 17.9 production of vegetables 3 Michoacan 113,970 52.4 4 Baja California 80,374 -15.5 5.8% 5 Guanajuato 43,397 55.5 6 Morelos 33,595 22.5 7 Yucatan 28,659 2.5 8 Zacatecas 28,156 -28.7 9 Jalisco 26,229 20.1 10 San Luis Potosi 17,487 30.8 15,728 146.3 Rest 70,295 3.3 Surface Annual per capita consumption Sowed Lost Harvested Volume Value Yield Average rural Million MXN price 1.2 Kg.1.1 1.3 Annual Thousand hectares Thousand Tonnes / 2014-2015 18 0.1 18 tonnes 3,999 hectare MXN / tonne 818 AAGR 6.3 18.4 6.2 12.1 45.8 4,890 2006-2015 0.1 -1.9 0.1 15.6 12.5 5.7 8.8 -3.0 5.6 6.4 Increase DecreaseNational monthly production (%) Mostly available Moderately available Least or not availableThe best productive season of cucumber coincides with spring. 7.4 13.1 17.3 10.3 10.3 6.8 4.4 4.4 6.2 7.7 7.6 4.5January February March April May June July August September October November December128