The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has reached an agreement with Mexico’s Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) that will allow shipments of Canadian potatoes intended for consumption or processing to enter the Mexican market.
The agreement represents a significant step forward for Canada’s potato sector, opening new export opportunities for growers and reinforcing Canada’s position as a trusted supplier of high quality agricultural products.
The CFIA will work closely with the potato industry in the coming months as next steps are implemented and export requirements are finalized.
Potatoes remain a cornerstone of Canadian agriculture. Ranked as the country’s fifth largest crop—behind canola, wheat, soybeans and corn—potatoes generated approximately $2.1 billion in farm cash receipts in 2024, highlighting their importance to Canada’s rural economy.