Natural gas - proved reserves:
969.2 billion cu m (37257)

Agriculture - products: corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, beans, cotton, coffee, fruit, tomatoes; beef, poultry, dairy products; wood products

Exports: $158.4 billion f.o.b. (2002 est.)

Exports - commodities: manufactured goods, oil and oil products, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee, cotton

Exports - partners:
US 82.7%, Canada 5.4%, Japan 1.1% (2002)

Imports:
$168.4 billion f.o.b. (2002)

Imports - commodities:
metalworking machines, steel mill products, agricultural machinery,
electrical equipment, car parts for assembly, repair parts for motor
vehicles, aircraft, and aircraft parts

Imports - partners:
US 70.6%, Germany 3.5%, Japan 2.7% (2002)

Debt - external:
$150 billion (2000 est.)

Economic aid - recipient:
$1.166 billion (1995)