Posted: 05.21.2010

If agricultural exports are any indication - then Wisconsin could have a good 2010.

State officials say in the first quarter of 2010 there's been an 18 percent increase in the agricultural goods that have been exported.  Total value stands at around $447 million 

Dairy in particular showed strong growth, and Wisconsin ranks third nationwide for the value of its dairy exports - just behind California and Washington where there's a geographic advantage to export. 

The export category that includes dairy, eggs and honey led Wisconsin’s export growth, gaining 51 percent over the same quarter last year, with a value of $48 million.

 Here's a breakout on hot categories for international business:

      Ingredients, sauces, yeasts and mustards – up 16 percent to $46 million;

Canned vegetables, dried fruits and other preserved foods – up 43 percent to $35 million;

Hides and skins, excluding furs – up 24 percent to $31 million;

Meat exports – up 41 percent to $14 million; and

Frozen beef exports increased by 148 percent to $2.5 million, in part to growing exports from Wisconsin to South Korea.

Canada – $221 million, up 13 percent

Mexico – $43 million, up 14 percent

Japan – $24 million, up 21 percent

China – $18 million, up 25 percent

Netherlands - $14 million, up 65 percent

Wisconsin agricultural exports went to over 100 countries.

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