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Mushroom News, May, 2008 by Laura Phelps

The data in these charts is derived from a report from the Foreign Trade Division of the Census Bureau. The Census Bureau, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the official source of data for the U.S. government. The Foreign Trade Division receives its information from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Fresh Imports: Volume & AUV
average unit value= price per pound

Year     Lbs.     aUV

1997  14,954,465  0.98
1998  20,911,453  0.97
1999  24,046,719  1.18
2000  36,692,388  1.02
2001  40,696,976  1.11
2002  48,729,074  1.15
2003  57,264,326  1.19
2004  60,005,760  1.19
2005  69,595,498  1.20
2006  69,193,042  1.22
2007  68,800,985  1.23

Note: Table made from bar graph.

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Processed Imports: Volume & AUV

Year      lbs.       aUV

1998  111,465,559  0.81
1999  102,752,578  0.97
2000  137,261,938  0.89
2001  118,503,467  0.85
2002  114,734,875  0.79
2003  140,323,466  0.76
2004  145,600,620  0.73
2005  131,995,987  0.69
2006  110,548,648  0.78
2007  137,271,842  1.01

Note: Table made from bar graph.

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The raw data used to compile these well as other tariff categories, are available by contacting the AMI Washington office, ami@mwmlaw.com

The monthly fresh mushroom volume data reported from the Mushroom Council is derived directly from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Bureau's collections report.

Containers Over 225 Grams: Volume & AUV

Year     lbs.     aUV

1998  51,238,612  0.65
1999  50,384,111  0.85
2000  67,369,524  0.78
2001  56,819,863  0.72
2002  56,805,132  0.68
2003  65,478,672  0.68
2004  79,428,532  0.66
2005  64,746,981  0.60
2006  57,424,990  0.70
2007  85,834,915  0.98

Note: Table made from bar graph.

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Containers Under 225 Grams: Volume & aUV

Year     lbs.     aUV

1998  60,266,947  0.94
1999  52,368,467  1.08
2000  69,892,413  0.99
2001  61,683,603  0.98
2002  57,929,742  0.89
2003  74,844,794  0.83
2004  66,172,087  0.83
2005  67,249,005  0.79
2006  53,123,657  0.87
2007  51,436,927  1.05

Note: Table made from bar graph.

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Laura Phelps

AMI President

AMI Update is a regular column that covers topics relevent to members.

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