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Intermediate and Bulk Exports 



By the year 2000, we foresee some recovery in the former Soviet Union (FSU), 

 which has traditionally been a major market for U.S. sales of bulk commodities. 

 Although the FSU will likely remain a smaller than historical market, growth from 

 currents levels bodes well for U.S. bulk exports. Although it will take years for trade 

 patterns with the FSU to emerge, notable near term improvement includes a 432% 

 increase in exports of intermediate products to Russia so far this year. 



Other markets for bulk commodities are opening, and growing: Under NAFTA, 

 Mexico's 215% tariff on corn will be eliminated, as will duties on all other coarse grains. 

 Exports of corn, grain sorghum, and other coarse grains to Mexico are expected to rise 

 significantly under NAFTA. Also, openings in the Korean market and restrictions on 

 European Union export subsidy programs will open market opportunities for U.S. feed 

 grain exports. EU subsidy reductions will total more than 2.6 million tons annually from 

 1986-1990 levels. 



Regional Market Opportunities 



The Pacific Rim will remain the largest and fastest growing region for U.S. 

 agricultural exports. In 1993, the countries that make up the Pacific Rim accounted for 

 over 37 percent of total U.S. agricultural exports. Since 1987, U.S. exports to these 

 countries have increased over 49 percent, with consumer-oriented foods the fastest 

 growing category. The United States is the region's largest supplier of consumer-ready 



