Imported Food Consumption on the Rise

Products that Are Imported into the United States:

Fish, fish products, and shellfish:

• 1997: 45%
• 1980: 62%

Fresh fruits:

• 1997: 24%
• 1980: 34%

Fresh vegetables:

• 1997: 5.4%
• 1980: 10%

Foreign-grown wheat:

• 1997: 0.4%
• 1980: 10.4%

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