Data Set Revision

The Agricultural Exchange Rate Data Set was revised in June 2008. The revision involved two major components. First, the commodity categories for U.S. Suppliers was modified and expanded to better reflect the composition of U.S. agricultural imports. Second, the weights were revised from a 1998-2000 base to a 2003-05 base. The composition of trade has changed over time, as have the major importing and exporting countries. For example, the relative importance of Canada and Mexico to U.S. trade has increased, while that of Europe has decreased.

Related Data

The Agricultural Baseline Database provides long-run, 10-year projections found in USDA's annual Baseline report. The database covers projections for major field crops (corn, sorghum, barley, oats, wheat, rice, soybeans, and upland cotton), and livestock (beef, pork, poultry and eggs, and dairy).

The ERS International Macroeconomic Data Set contains international data on real gross domestic product, population, real exchange rates on a 2005 base, and other variables. Also contains historical data and projections.

Country and Currency Coverage

The currency for each country follows:

Commodity Coverage

The commodity based files contain the real, weighted-average exchange rate indexes for major U.S. agricultural markets, competitors, and suppliers. The series are for:

U.S. Markets and Competitors

1. Total merchandise exports
2. Total agricultural exports
3. Bulk commodities
4. Corn
5. Cotton
6. Rice
7. Soybeans
8. Tobacco
9. Wheat
10. High-value products
11. Processed intermediates
12. Soy meal
13. Soy oil
14. Produce and horticulture
15. Fruits
16. Vegetables
17. High-value processed products
18. Fruit juices
19. Poultry
20. Red meats

U.S. Suppliers

1. Total agricultural trade
2. Produce and horticulture
3. Fruits
4. Vegetables
5. Fish
6. Tropical products
7. Cocoa and products
8. Coffee and coffee products
9. Sugar and sweeteners
10. Rubber and gums
11. Animals and products
12. Beverages excluding fruit juices
13. Wine
14. Malt beverages
15. Grains and feed
16. Oilseeds and products
17. Vegetable oils
18. Dairy products
19. Fruit juices

Last updated: Thursday, July 05, 2012

For more information contact: Mathew Shane