Canada imported a total of C$ 20.4 billion of Agri-Food products in FY2004. Undoubtedly, the U.S. holds the largest market share of Canadian imports, with an impressive 60.3% by value. Following far behind are the EU (13.2%), Mexico (2.9%), Brazil (2.1%), and China (1.7%). It is important to mention that many of these countries, with the exception of China, increased their food exports to Canada significantly compared to 2003 volumes. The U.S. and Brazil experienced decreases of 2.6% and 2.5%, respectively and China increased by 7.4%.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Six food categories represented 53% of total Agri-Food products imported by Canada by value in FY2004. A) Fruit and Nuts, B) Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar, C) Edible Vegetables, D) Preparations of Grains and Pasta, E) Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts, and F) Meats and Edible Offal.
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