The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has reached an agreement with Mexico’s Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria that will allow Canadian potatoes to be shipped into Mexico for both consumption and processing.

The CFIA says it will work closely with the potato sector in the coming months to roll out next steps and help exporters meet Mexico’s import requirements.

The agreement builds on recent discussions between the two countries, including a trade mission to Mexico last October led by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald. During that visit, Canada and Mexico committed to strengthening regulatory and technical cooperation under the Canada-Mexico 2025–2028 Action Plan to improve trade between the two countries. Talks continued during a follow-up visit in February 2026.

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MacDonald says increased interest in Canadian products is a reflection of the work being done across the agriculture sector.

“Increasing interest in Canadian goods, both domestically and internationally, reflects the exceptional standards upheld by our agricultural sector,” he says. “Our Government stands firmly behind our farmers, championing their innovation and efforts as they expand into new markets across Canada and beyond.”

Potatoes continue to be a major contributor to Canadian agriculture. In 2024, the crop generated about $2.1 billion in farm cash receipts, making it the fifth-largest crop in the country. At the same time, exports of potatoes and potato products topped $3.7 billion in 2024/2025, up two per cent from the previous year.

Growers interested in accessing the Mexican market can contact their local CFIA office for more details on requirements and next steps.