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percent of the world's increase in poultry and beef imports, 20 percent of grain, and 25 percent of soybean oil.
• As Mexico continues to develop, he said so should demand for poultry and red meat.
• "Increased consumption of poultry and red meat should continue to fuel an expansion of Mexico's livestock industry and result in import growth of livestock products," Dillivan said. "Mexico is projected to increase imports of beef, pork, and poultry by 67, 32, and 50 percent respectively by 2022. During the next decade, Mexico will account for approximately 25 percent of the world's growth of pork and poultry imports."
• World coarse grain trade is expected to increase 27 percent during the decade, with most of this increase accounted for by corn which he said is projected to be 80 percent of coarse grain trade in 2022.
• "Feed-deficit counties in North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia with expanding livestock industries will be largely responsible. China's imports are projected to account for about 40 percent of the growth of world corn trade. The U.S. will continue to realize an increase in tons of corn exported and its share of the total world export market is projected to increase," Dillivan said.
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• The U.S. plays a big role in corn exports said Dillivan.
• "In 2013/14 the U.S. is projected to export 43.2 million metric tons (MMT) of corn - a little more than 40 percent of total world exports. By 2022/23 the U.S. share

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