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Should Mexican Producers Export to Asia?

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Sofía Hanna By Sofía Hanna | Journalist and Industry Analyst - Thu, 02/11/2021 - 15:52

In a recent interview with MBN, Agustín García Rechy, Vice Chairman of Asia Pacific at the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology (COMCE), shared opportunities and information about how the relationship between Mexico and Asia could benefit both regions. Some Mexican products have high export potential, like avocado oil or pulp, roasted coffee and sauces, as well as tequila and mezcal. “Chinese consumers value food safety due to the recent crises that have affected much of the population. The good news for Mexico is that our food and agricultural products can satisfy this requirement as they are recognized for their quality.”

 

Opportunities are not limited to China. Other countries in Asia have shown interest in trading with Mexico, like South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Even though this door is open, García Rechy mentioned that companies are still waiting for the opportunity to enter these markets. He also talked in detail about some of the difficulties that companies that are considering expanding to Asia could experience, like the consolidation of convenient logistics routes for the transportation of fresh produce, in addition to tariffs and sanitary restrictions, along with cultural differences.

 

 

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