On November 27, 2013, in the light of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release titled “USTR is Thankful for American Agriculture Exports” summarizing the export volume of traditional Thanksgiving food.
According to the release, “This time of year highlights the bounty of American agricultural products. From cranberries and potatoes to apples and pumpkins, American farmers export many of the traditional treats enjoyed on the tables of American families, and of families all over the world.”
The United States’ 2012 export statistics for traditional Thanksgiving ingredients include the following:
- Turkey- $586 million, a 12% increase from 2011
- Potatoes- $235 million
- Cranberries- $21 million, an 11% increase from 2011
- Beans- $42 million
- Apples- $1.1 billion, a 14% increase from 2011
- Pumpkin- $21.7 million
- Corn- $53.3 billion
The USTR concludes the release stating, “As evidenced by just these few products, trade enables the world to enjoy the bounty of products provided by American farmers and small businesses.”
The press release can be accessed here
