OTTAWA: Canada remained the top destination for US exports of high-value agricultural products, with a total of $17.2 billion in 2014.
Canada accounted for 25.6 per cent of total US consumer-oriented agricultural exports. Some of the top export categories include: fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, meat, prepared food, snack food, wine and beer, and pet food.
Overall, at $21.9 billion, Canada is the second largest export market for US agricultural products.
Canada is followed in second place by Mexico, at $9.3 billion, and in third place by Japan at $6.5 billion.
Overall, US export of consumer-oriented products in 2014 totaled $67.4 billion representing 45 per cent of total US agricultural exports.
