Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Nearly 2% of B2C trade and 3.2% of global cross-border trade were accounted for by Latin America and the Caribbean in 2019 (IDB, 2019).
From 8% to 13% was the growth in LAC's share of global agricultural trade by 2015 (OECD and FAO, 2015).
50% of global exports of sugar, soybeans, and coffee were driven by LAC (FAO, 2014).
20.6% was the annual growth rate of Chilean wine exports between 1990 and 2007, becoming the fastest-growing product among the main export categories in the country (Sabel et al., 2012).
250% increased corn imports in Mexico between 1994 and 2006 under NAFTA framework, showing a significant increase in external dependency (Arroyo, 2009).
100% of coffee is the second most valuable product in the international market after oil (Bosselmann, 2008).
85% of companies that obtain certifications such as ISO 9000 improve their ability to respond to queries about their performance, which increases their competitiveness in volatile markets where demand composition and technologies change abruptly and continuously (Sabel & Reddy, 2006).
90.62% of Argentine wine exports between 2000-2003 came from Mendoza, while San Juan only contributed 6.40%, showing a huge regional disparity (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).
In 1999, the United States granted US$132 per hectare as a corn subsidy, three times more than the US$42 per hectare granted by Mexico (Arroyo, 2009).
