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The U.S. has begun exporting potatoes into Mexico beyond the 26-kilometer border zone that previously marked the limit of their export. This comes after the two countries reached an agreement late last year to expand market access for U.S. potatoes following more than 25 years of disputes and legal obstructions.
The U.S. potato industry estimates that access for U.S. fresh potatoes to all of Mexico will provide a market potential of $250 million per year, in five years. This is an increase of $190 million from the current export value of $60 million.
