Exports to Mexico rose 13% to $72 million in 2003. Fertilizer exports of urea and ammonia account for 87% of the trade with Mexico. The fertilizer is produced with natural gas from the Cook Inlet.

Mexico is an interesting trading partner with Alaska as it imports no seafood products. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and Alaska’s proximity to the Pacific coast of Mexico present real opportunity to expand the trade relationship in the future.