Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
More than US$10 billion is the surplus exhibited by the aggregated trade balance of the CAN agricultural sector, reflecting its strong export performance (Furche, 2024).
Nearly 20% of the total export value corresponds to the consolidated exports of the CAN countries, reaching an amount of US$30,628 m, reflecting the importance of intraregional trade in economic strengthening (Furche, 2024).
Some 45,000 jobs are generated by the biodiesel sector, highlighting its socioeconomic impact in the interior of Argentina (Cámara Argentina de Biocombustibles, 2023).
2,800 million dollars annually represent Mexico's avocado exports to the world, positioning itself as the main global exporter of this fruit, followed by Peru with approximately 1,200 million dollars (Velásquez, A., 2025).
More than 130 thousand metric tons of avocado are imported from Mexico for guacamole preparation during the American Superbowl, evidencing the cultural and commercial impact of this product in the North American market (Velásquez, A., 2025).
1.9 trillion USD was the value of world food and agricultural trade in 2022, almost five times more tan in 2000 (FAO, 2024).
200 wine exporting companies in Argentina by 2003 represented less than a third of the total active wineries, showing a considerable concentration of export activity (McDermott, 2005).
70% of Argentine wine exports are sold in the United States, European Union, and Japan, demonstrating their competitiveness in sophisticated and competitive markets (McDermott, 2005).
